The New Year is a time for fresh starts and developing habits that shape a healthier future. But, instead of making resolutions — make small, meaningful changes to improve your life over the long haul. Questions like “How often should I get a mammogram?”, “When should I start colon cancer screening?” or “What are the best cancer prevention tips for …

The holidays bring light, joy and togetherness. But for people facing cancer, this season can also bring stress, fatigue and mixed emotions. Balancing treatment schedules, social gatherings and physical changes can feel overwhelming. During this time, emotions can feel close to the surface — gratitude, worry, hope and exhaustion often blend together. Recognizing those feelings, rather than pushing them aside, …

Lung cancer remains one of the most challenging diagnoses, but at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, new approaches to early detection and personalized care are changing the outlook for patients in Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and beyond. With Kentucky having the highest incidence rate of lung cancer in the country, according to the American Lung Association, our nationally recognized screening program is reaching more people at risk and opening the …

Every year, nearly 320,000 women in the United States receive a breast cancer diagnosis. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 90% include surgery in their treatment plan. St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers the most advanced surgery options to deliver the highest quality care possible. To help you decide whether surgery is the right choice for you, Brianne Nicholas, …

Since opening its doors in 2020, the Yung Family Cancer Center has remained steadfast in its purpose: to deliver compassionate, innovative cancer care to patients across the region and beyond. As the center celebrates its five-year anniversary, we reflect on some of the defining milestones that have shaped its journey and elevated its impact.  2020: A New Chapter in Cancer …

Every patient’s cancer is unique. That means your cancer treatment should be, too. At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we’re committed to delivering the personalized care you need.  To provide the most accurate risk assessment to developing cancer and the most effective treatments with the fewest side effects if you develop cancer, we rely on precision medicine to create your care plan. …

Larry began his cancer treatment in Cincinnati. But within a few weeks, he realized he needed a change. The long-time Anderson Township resident called the Yung Family Cancer Center at St. Elizabeth — Edgewood. He felt shocked when Dr. Doug Flora, MD, Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, spent an hour talking to him. In this episode …

Holly Shares Why She Traveled from Anderson Township for Treatment Holly was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in January 2022, and it completely rocked her world. Anxious to begin treatment as quickly as possible, she met with a care team at a hospital in Cincinnati. The first step was to have surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible. …

When you hear “you have cancer,” your world comes crashing down. It’s easy to feel like you’re all alone. But at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, you’ll have a group of experts at your side to lift you up and help you fight. Multidisciplinary cancer care is a fancy phrase that describes our team approach to helping people with cancer. It means …

Cancer remains one of the most pressing health challenges in the United States, with an estimated 2,041,910 new cancer diagnoses in 2025. Even with significant advancements in treatment and care, the fight against cancer continues to demand innovation, collaboration and unwavering dedication from our healthcare professionals. The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will …