UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center

04/03/2026

Ever wonder how we replace some of the huge machines in our facilities? It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work!

Calhoun Construction Services recently helped replace a tomography machine at Brown Cancer Center so we can provide upgraded radiation therapy with the latest technology.

04/02/2026

⌚️We can track many different kinds of health data, but is it helping us or stressing us out? 📈

Many people use wearable technology (our devices such as smart watches, rings, etc.) to monitor their health for various reasons. While monitoring health is important, there are both pros and cons to having information about your body at fingertip’s length. Learn more about wearable technology.

03/31/2026

☀️ Headed to the beach for Spring Break?

🧴Don't forget your sunscreen. Your skin will thank you later. 🏖️

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). While melanoma accounts for a small portion of skin cancers, it is actually one of the most common cancers among young adults, especially women. Anyone of any race or ethnicity can get melanoma.

03/30/2026

The Louisville Medical & Education District (LOUMED) broke ground today on the Chestnut Street Improvement Project, which aims to establish a safer, pedestrian-friendly “spine” that connects the district’s anchor institutions and enhances the daily experience for the community.

The project design features expanded sidewalks, increased tree canopy and extensive landscaping. By enhancing pedestrian infrastructure, the project aims to create a street that is safer and more welcoming to the thousands of employees, students and patients who traverse the district daily. 🔗 ULHealth.co/3PF2czw

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors' Day to all our physicians at UofL Health!

Thank you for working hard every day to transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

03/28/2026

Meet just a few of the cancer survivors who will be walking the runway at the 2026 Kim Heath Hats for Hope Fashion Show. Join us to keep the party going after Thunder Over Louisville and give back to Brown Cancer Center.

🗓️ Sunday, April 19 | 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Mellwood Art Center | 1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY
🎟️ Tickets & Information: ULHealth.co/hats2026

03/27/2026

Thanks to Louisville Softball for having Brown Cancer Center oncologist Phuong Ngo, M.D. throw out the first pitch to kick off Strike Out Cancer Weekend.

03/25/2026

Are we closer to curing cancer? Immunotherapies are reshaping the fight against cancer, turning the body’s own immune system into a powerful weapon against one of America’s leading killers.

Brown Cancer Center director Jason Chesney, M.D., Ph.D, tells The Lane Report that, in the past, chemotherapy might extend a patient’s life by only a few months. But with the advent of immune checkpoint inhibitors such as ipilimumab — first FDA-approved in 2011 and successfully used at UofL Health — many cancers are now becoming chronic, manageable diseases.

Healthcare: Are We Closer to Curing Cancer?

03/24/2026

What does it mean to be an academic health care system?

Through our partnership with the University of Louisville, we bring education, research and innovation into our hospitals, clinics and practices. Find out how ⤵️

An academic medical center/system is a fully operated medical center integrated with a medical school or university and serves as a principal site for

03/22/2026

Ever feel your heart suddenly flutter, race or pound like a drum in your chest?

You’re not alone. These sensations—called heart palpitations—are common.

Sometimes heart palpitations are harmless, but other times they can signal a problem that needs medical attention. https://ulhealth.co/4ux26Kf

Ever feel your heart suddenly flutter, race or pound like a drum in your chest? These sensations (heart palpitations) are common and sometimes harmless and benign, but they can deserve medical attention in other cases. Learn more about the causes of heart palpitations.

03/17/2026

Early detection is the best protection against cancer, and a new Kentucky law will allow individuals with a high risk of developing colon cancer to be screened sooner. Brown Cancer Center oncology nurse navigator Hilary Deskins, BSN, RN, explains what's new in the updated screening guidelines.

What’s New About Colorectal Screenings? ▶️ ULHealth.co/4sar9RV

03/15/2026

Mental health can make or break your physical health. Check out some tips the American Heart Association recommends to improve your mental health, heart health and brain health ⤵️

Mental wellness can make or break your physical health. Poor mental health due to depression, stress, anxiety or other conditions can increase risk factors for heart disease and stroke.