Breast Cancer - Ongoing Care

Upcoming Events

• Young Survivors Day Out -Take your mind off the stresses of health and life while connecting with other young breast cancer survivors at interesting Louisville restaurants and attractions.
• Young Survivors Hayride, Corn Maze & Pumpkin Pickin'

  Saturday, Oct. 27 • 11:30 a.m.

• Young Survivors Paint Your Own Pottery Event
  

  Sunday, Nov. 11 • 2:30 p.m.

• Young Survivors Blow Your Own Glass Ornament Event
  Saturday, Dec. 8 • Noon

Norton Breast Health Program

The Norton Breast Health Program is making much progress in the fight against breast cancer.  Our specialists help support patients through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.  As part of our program, patients and their families can access the many resources of Norton Cancer Institute.

As a part of Norton Cancer Institute, breast cancer patients and their families have access to a variety of cancer support services including the Norton Cancer Institute Resource Centers. The house a library of educational materials about breast cancer prevention and detection, treatment options and recovery. Our trained oncology nurses provide one-on-one educational counseling for breast cancer patients and their family members.

Our program also offers the following free services for breast cancer patients and their families:

• Educational seminars
• Clinical-trial searches
• Breast cancer screenings
• Emotional/behavioral counseling
• Nutritional counseling
• Wigs, prostheses and turbans
• Massage therapy
• Art therapy
• Referrals to the Norton Cancer Institute Lymphedema Clinic
• Referrals to community resources

Breast cancer survivors can share their experience with others at the Breast Cancer support group. This group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Norton Suburban Hospital Women’s Pavilion, Suite 102, Medical Plaza III. For more information, call (502) 629-3136 or (877)-87-BREAST.

For more information, email  breasthealth@nortonhealthcare.orgor call the Norton Breast Health Program at (502) 629-3136 or 1-(877)-87-BREAST and a breast cancer nurse specialist will research and respond to your question within 48-hours.  Most questions are answered within one business day. Exceptions may include weekends and holidays.