Jaspreet Grewal, M.D., Ph.D., joined Norton Cancer Institute as a hematologist/medical oncologist in August 2018. After earning his medical degree, Dr. Grewal completed residency training in internal medicine and fellowship training in hematology and medical oncology. In addition, he holds a master’s degree in public health, a Master of Science degree in clinical laboratory science…
The Brain Tumor Center has moved from 676 South Floyd Street to the new Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro at 4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd., Louisville, Kentucky. If your patients experience undue hardship from the move, please call (502) 629-4440 to discuss options. We apologize for any inconvenience. Signs at the new location direct patients to…
A new study shows cancer is on its way to becoming the leading cause of death in more counties nationwide.The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, analyzed records for 32 million people in the U.S. who died between 2003 and 2015. It found that while overall deaths due to heart disease and cancer are…
Immunotherapy drugs often will seek to unblock the checkpoint, which suppresses the body’s immune system, unmasking the cancer cell as a target for the body to fight. Louisville researchers are turning their success with immunotherapy toward a new foe — the deadly glioblastoma brain cancer. Renato V. LaRocca, M.D., a neuro-oncologist and cancer medicine specialist…
Comprehensive cancer services come together under one roof with focus on patient-centered care fueled by innovative design, advanced technologies and personalized integrated therapies. This new $38 million comprehensive cancer care center in northeastern Jefferson County represents an investment that brings all Norton Healthcare oncology subspecialties and services together for the first time in one location.“We…
In May 2018, the Norton Cancer Institute Breast Health Program was awarded a three-year reaccreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and…
The new Norton Breast Health Center – Brownsboro, now open and located at Norton Medical Plaza III-Brownsboro, provides care for all types of breast health issues. Patients have timely access to multiple providers and services in one convenient location, including breast surgeons, advanced practice providers, a clinical support team and breast imaging. The center will…
Norton Cancer Institute is pleased to welcome Jaspreet S. Grewal, M.D., Ph.D., and Khuda Dad Khan, M.D., Ph.D. to our team of more than 70 oncology providers. Our newest board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians have areas of focus in gastrointestinal, hematology, immunotherapy and general oncology. Jaspreet S. Grewal, M.D., Ph.D. Medical training: Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India…
Episcleral plaque brachytherapy (EPB) has been used to treat intraocular (eye) tumors since the early 1900s. The two most common indications for EPB are ocular/choroidal melanoma and retinoblastoma. Local control is paramount, as failure to achieve this goal results in both local (vision loss, pain) and systemic (liver, lung, bone metastasis) consequences, including death. Prior…
Norton Cancer Institute’s new genitourinary patient navigator program was developed to easily connect patients with noncancerous genitourinary conditions to a urologist. Our navigators can help support your patients with the following genitourinary medical conditions: • Precancerous diagnosis • Benign condition • Elevated PSA • Hematuria • Renal mass • Testicular mass • Bladder mass Benefit…
Norton Healthcare launched the Norton Complex Care Clinic in Louisville to treat patients with hepatitis C. A new location is now open in Corydon, Indiana to bring expertise and educational resources to patients in the community. The clinic offers liver health education, treatment options and ongoing care. The new clinic is located at: Norton Complex…
Aaron C. Spalding, M.D., Ph.D., has recently assumed the role of executive medical director of Norton Cancer Institute. In making this announcement, Joseph M. Flynn, D.O., physician in chief, called Dr. Spalding an accomplished clinician and researcher who has served as medical director of radiation oncology with great success. “He will work closely with me…