Norton Cancer Institute Prevention & Early Detection Program
The cancer prevention and early detection program provides no-cost cancer screenings, individual comprehensive cancer risk assessments and community risk reduction education. The first of its kind in this region, the program combines all of the pieces of comprehensive cancer screening, testing, assessment and follow-up into one convenient service for patients. Patients also may benefit from the expertise of a genetic counselor that can help determine risks for various cancers based on a patient’s family history. Currently, the program focuses on cancers of the breast, skin, prostate, colon and cervix.
Download the 2007 Norton Cancer Institute Annual Report
2008 Governor's "Dignity of Humanity" Award
We are proud to announce that Norton Cancer Institute Prevention & Early Detection Program received the 2008 Governor’s “Dignity of Humanity” Award from Medical News at the second annual MediStar Awards Gala.
The Governor’s Award is presented to a nonprofit organization or foundation that, through its mission and actions, has improved availability and/or access to health care services for our region’s underserved or vulnerable populations. Sandra E. Brooks, M.D., associate vice president, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection, accepted the award presented by Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo, M.D. This award is an important recognition of the tremendous efforts of the dedicated and talented team of professionals who make up Norton Cancer Institute. It also acknowledges the vision of Norton Healthcare’s leadership, who committed an additional $100 million to the fight against cancer in January 2007.
Please join us in congratulating the Norton Cancer Institute team on this prestigious award.
No-cost and Low-cost Community Cancer Screenings
No-cost and low-cost breast, cervical and prostate cancer screenings are regularly available throughout the area. If you are over the age of 40 and have not had one of these screenings in the last year, call (502) 899-6842 to schedule a screening.
Referrals will be provided to those individuals over the age of 50 who have not had a colonoscopy.
Cancer Screening Guidelines
Cancer screening requirements are based on guidelines provided by the American Cancer Society. To learn more about the recommended guidelines please see the Norton Cancer Institute Prevention & Early Detection. Screening guidelines for Cancer Prevention.
Norton Cancer Institute Prevention & Early Detection Leadership & Staff
Sandra E. Brooks, M.D., MBA, Gynecologic Oncologist, Vice President, research and Norton Cancer Institute preventive services
Dr. Brooks received her Bachelor of Science and medical degrees in a six-year combined program at Howard University. She then completed her OB/GYN residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Harvard University’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Brooks also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Johns Hopkins University. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology. Dr. Brooks specializes in cancerous and precancerous conditions of the female reproductive tract and is the medical director of the cancer prevention and early detection program.
