Norton Cancer Institute

• Lisa Hyde-Barrett

Background

Norton Cancer Institute is a specialized cancer care facility organized and managed by Norton Healthcare. From its humble beginning as John N. Norton Memorial Infirmary in 1886, the modernized Norton Healthcare runs five hospitals, 12 urgent care centers, and employs over 90 physicians. Norton Healthcare is a non-profit organization and is dedicated to keeping healthcare affordable and cutting-edge in Louisville and its surrounding areas.

Norton Cancer Institute is recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as performing at the level of nationally ranked hospitals in 11 specialties, including cancer, and is No. 2 in Kentucky.

Cancer Treatments

Norton Cancer Institute is situated to provide the latest research developments and personalized care to administer cancer treatment options. With regard to lung cancer, the Norton Cancer Institute organizes teams of highly skilled staff to facilitate cancer treatment. After referral or diagnosis by a primary care physician, a team of pathologists, surgical and medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons, nurses and social workers will handle your case together.

Radiation oncology, surgical oncology, clinical trials, chemotherapy, palliative care, state-of-the-art diagnostics and imaging services, pathology, nutrition and physical therapy, and comprehensive and preventive care are all options in the Norton Cancer Institute’s cancer treatment program.

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