Seventy-one-year-old Glenna Courtney is the proud mother of three, with seven beloved grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Recently widowed, Glenna spends her days enjoying her family, daily walks and household activities. Her recent brush with lung cancer has left her committed to living a healthy lifestyle – and spreading the word about the importance of lung cancer screenings. When Glenna’s primary …

For Northern Kentucky resident Rae Jean Jansen, a cancer diagnosis was the last thing on her mind as she prepared for Christmas 2015. Concerning symptoms like unusually heavy bleeding sent Rae Jean twice to the ER, but she received no answers. Finally, Rae Jean scheduled an appointment with Abby Loftus-Smith, MD, an OBGYN at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Women’s Health. Dr. …

When 37-year-old April Troxel found a lump in her breast in January 2021, her first thought was disbelief — and her second thought was, “how are we going to pay for this?” Like so many Americans, April’s insurance didn’t cover any diagnostic imaging, including mammograms for breast cancer screenings. She spent a few months trying to track down funding assistance …

It started simple enough: a bothersome little knot on the side of Ronald Carson’s neck. Ron’s concern grew when the knot was still in the same spot near his throat after two months. He decided to have it checked out by his doctor, just to be sure. Ron’s doctor felt the lump and immediately scheduled him for a computerized tomography …

The past efforts of many made it possible for Deborah Miller to have a healthier future. The Kentucky resident recently underwent robotic-assisted surgery to treat her early-stage lung cancer. “It was a success because of the doctors and scientists researching the field of early-stage lung cancer treatment. And because funding to hospitals helps support the purchase of new technology. And …

We’re right here to change the future of cancer in our region. Welcome to the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, we’re excited to have you on this tour. As you hopefully know by now, this isn’t just about a building. We’re here to change the future of cancer in our region. Not just treating the cancers but treating the patients themselves. …

St. Elizabeth is the first in Kentucky and the only health system in the region to offer a new wearable, non-invasive treatment for mesothelioma. Optune Lua is a portable device that delivers low-grade electrical fields to the tumors to slow the growth of cancer cells. “Optune Lua is a new treatment that slows progression and improves the quality of life …

Welcome to the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, where our goal is to provide the most advanced and innovative care in our region. Starting at the entrance drop-off, patients and guests will safely arrive and exit the Cancer Center through a covered and protected space. The entrance leads into the main lobby—bathed in warm uplifting sunlight. Upon registering, each patient will …

Thursday May 28, 2020 Edgewood, KY — St. Elizabeth Healthcare was recently named a Care Continuum Center of Excellence (CCCOE) by the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer. With this designation, St. Elizabeth becomes one of more than 30 community hospitals recognized by the GO2 Foundation for providing patient-focused, comprehensive multidisciplinary lung cancer care. To qualify for CCCOE status, a community …

Like many things during this pandemic, our approach to support services for cancer patients is changing. We understand these services are even more valuable during this uncertain time, so many have moved online. “It is important that our patients still receive the integrative oncology experience, even while at home,” says Dwinelva Zackery, Director of Integrative Oncology at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. …