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 …
You do a lot. Maybe you’re the one your friends call for advice. Maybe you’re helping a parent. Or showing up for your children, coworkers, neighbors and community — always making space for others. But when was the last time you made space for yourself? This Mother’s Day, we invite every woman — whether you’re a mom, daughter, aunt or friend …
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is challenging enough. But what if you weren’t sure your treatment center was right for you? In this episode of Rounding with Patients, you’ll meet Larry and Holly, who faced this unsettling question. Learn why they decided to come to the Yung Family Cancer Center at St. Elizabeth — even though it meant crossing the …
The advice is straightforward: Stop smoking and work with your healthcare provider to protect your heart. Kentucky has the second-highest smoking rate in the nation, explains Joyce Jacobs, a Nurse Navigator at the Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), more than 17% of Kentucky adults smoke, and more …
Dr. Doug Flora is the Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, overseeing clinical operations, strategic planning and the expansion of cancer programs. He is also the co-founder of the Center for Precision Medicine, Genomic Health. He talks about efforts to bring the highest quality cancer care to Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Q: How has St. Elizabeth …
Reflections from Michael R. Gieske, MD, Director of Lung Cancer Screening at St. Elizabeth Healthcare This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate the courage of those facing lung cancer and the advancements in early detection and screening. Lung cancer has long been known as one of the deadliest cancers. But thanks to the dedicated teams at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and …
