UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center

11/25/2025

Why is Kentucky among the annual leaders in lung cancer deaths? Lung medical oncologist Goetz Kloecker, M.D., explains multiple factors that contribute to lung cancer's prevalence in the commonwealth.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — make sure you know the facts ▶️ ULHealth.co/4reeM7k

11/24/2025

Congratulations to Neal Bhutiani, M.D., for earning the American Surgical Association Foundation’s Fellowship Research Award—the most prestigious career development award in all of surgery.

This award recognizes his exceptional promise as a surgeon-scientist and highlights the strength of our research enterprise within the Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

We are proud to share that Neal Bhutiani, MD, PhD, Jewish Hospital Distinguished Professor of Cancer Immunology and Assistant Professor of Surgery and Microbiology & Immunology, has been awarded the American Surgical Association Foundation’s Fellowship Research Award—the most prestigious career development award in all of surgery.

Dr. Bhutiani received this highly competitive, two-year grant for his proposal, “Leveraging the IL17-γδT-Neutrophil Axis to Improve Immunotherapy in Colorectal Cancer.” His research aims to advance the future of cancer immunotherapy and improve outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer.

This award recognizes his exceptional promise as a surgeon-scientist and highlights the strength of our research enterprise within the Hiram C. Polk, Jr., MD, Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Bhutiani on this national honor! We look forward to the impact his work will make for patients here in Kentucky and beyond.

11/21/2025

Brown Cancer Center and the lab at UofL Hospital recently teamed up to offer prostate cancer screenings for the Louisville Metro Police Department and first responders. The screening is done through a simple blood draw to monitor PSA levels.

Men should start PSA testing between ages 40-50 depending on risk factors. Learn more: ULHealth.co/3X7ZqDx

11/20/2025

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨: In the latest episode of UofL Health's Science Behind the Headlines podcast, we'll be talking about the alarming statistics surrounding lung cancer with Victor Van Berkel, M.D., division chief of thoracic surgery with UofL Health.

Dr. van Berkel speaks on the the importance of lung cancer screenings and early detection, how robotic-assisted surgery has changed the landscape for surgeons and patients, and more.

🔊 Subscribe and listen: ULHealth.co/43CtlHx

11/20/2025

🚬 Quitting smoking isn't easy. The key to successfully quitting smoking is being prepared. Today is the Great American Smokeout, learn more about beginning your smoke-free journey. ⤵️

Most people know that quitting smoking is important for their health, but fewer people know how to quit smoking. Follow these tips to make the process easier

11/19/2025

Thanks to a fundraiser by Texas Roadhouse of Shively, patients at Brown Cancer Center will receive $3,000 worth of gift cards.

The fundraiser was held in honor of Roadie Charli Lorene Ray.

Thank you, Texas Roadhouse!

11/19/2025

Today we joined the Louisville Medical & Education District and Mayor Craig Greenberg to celebrate the opening of LOUMED Commons, a new public park located at 316 East Chestnut Street designed to serve those who work, study, receive care or visit in downtown Louisville.

Project partners were also asked to fill a time capsule with a list of their institution's 2025 accomplishments. When the time capsule is opened in 2050, LOUMED’s anchor institutions will be able to look back and see how much progress we've made. 🔗 ULHealth.co/4r4WipL

11/18/2025

Kentucky Cancer Program - West and UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center set up the inflatable lung at our Chestnut Street Outpatient Center and offered lung cancer education and screening information.

Are you a current or former smoker between ages 50-80? Learn more about annual lung cancer screening ▶️ https://uoflhealth.org/services/lung-cancer-screenings/

11/13/2025

🫁 Breathing freely can be a daily struggle for those with chronic conditions that impact their lungs. While perfect functioning may not always be possible, some actions can reduce difficulties and flare-ups. Check them out ⤵️

If you have a condition like asthma, COPD, or allergies that can sometimes makes it hard to breathe (breathing), these eight tips from UofL Health can help you reduce flare-ups.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 🩺 After taking the time to dedicate your life to the protection of others, it’s time to take care of YOU!

Our veterans are at risk of su***de by 50% more than those who have not served. Mental health services and other resources are available. Reaching out for support is a strength, not a weakness. 💪

If you need a primary care provider, check out one of our excellent providers by visiting UofLHealth.org/Provider.

11/11/2025

THANK YOU, VETERANS! 🇺🇸 On Veterans Day—and every day—we salute you.

To all our veterans throughout UofL Health, we're thankful for your service to our country. The unique experience and knowledge you bring to our community is invaluable.