Understanding staging numbers is important for patients faced with a cancer diagnosis
By Dr. Reema Patel University of Kentucky Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be daunting enough, and hearing terms like “stage…
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Dolly Parton’s death a reminder to prioritize health; tips on cancer prevention, treatment in seniors
By Dr. Zhonglin Hao University of Kentucky People across the world are mourning the death of Dolly Parton, the country…
Independence community comes together to support young cancer victim with ‘Carnival’ benefit
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer When young Ellie Stidham was diagnosed with Stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma, her family’s world changed…
Chamber shares family tribute on death of retired member relations director Beth Farrer, lost to cancer
By Brent Cooper NKy Chamber of Commerce It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing…
NKY entreprenuer Dave Knox shares his story about beating cancer, thanks to St. Elizabeth care
A Cold Spring native, Dave Knox, was no stranger to wearing many hats during his professional career, but nothing had…
Adelia (Ada) Clooney Zeidler of Augusta dead at 65 after battle with cancer
Staff report Adelia “Ada” (Clooney) Zeidler, 65, of Augusta, Kentucky, died peacefully surrounded by the people she loved on Friday,…
Opinion – Jerry Deaton: GOP war on healthcare fails to offer alternative, speaks volumes
My sister died of cancer back about five years ago, and for her, it was a battle she bravely waged…
Opinion – Karen Saylor: I can’t just ‘get over’ how Medicaid has kept me in the fight against cancer
I would not be here today without Medicaid. During the pandemic, I fought a COVID-19 infection that resulted in a…
My Cancer Journey: Attorney Kevin Murphy shares another cancer story — this one, his own
By Kevin Murphy Special to NKyTribune It started in early December. Simple lower back pain. I thought it was from…
A new U.S. Surgeon General’s health advisory links alcohol, cancer risk; what you should know
By Dr. Leah Winer University of Kentucky A recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General highlights alcohol consumption as the…
University of Kentucky researchers receive record $488 million in external grant funding for 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today University of Kentucky researchers have received a record $488.4 million in external grants and contracts…
HPV vaccines can help prevent several types of cancers; debunking common misconceptions
Brooke Hudspeth University of Kentucky Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital cancers and…
Covington Catholic-Highlands game moved to larger Holmes High School for Thomas Burns fundraiser
The varsity boys’ basketball game between Covington Catholic and Highlands on January 17 will be played in support of Covington…
Covington Catholic community (and many others) rally behind senior Thomas Burns’ cancer battle
By Jake Dickman NKyTribune intern On October 12th, Covington Catholic Senior Thomas Burns had his world turned upside down. It…
Robin Dahms: Expressing a grief too deep, after watching her husband die from cancer
Robin Dahms watched her husband Paul, 53, die from cancer over a period of two years and is sharing this…
St. Elizabeth to observe National Cancer Survivors Day Monday, host events throughout June
Cancer in Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area affects thousands each year, with an estimated 30,000 Kentuckians, 73,000 Ohioans,…
Doug Flora: Kentucky legislature can save lives by investing in tobacco prevention, cessation programs
As an oncologist, I see the devastating impact tobacco use has on Kentuckians far too often. In Kentucky, 24.2% of…
COVID drove death rates and drop in life expectancy of two years, according to CDC data for 2020
COVID-19 claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in the United States in 2020, driving a record increase in the death…
Former Buffalo Bills great, Dixie Heights High School graduate Mark Pike dies at 57 following cancer battle
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Mark Pike, a standout on the Buffalo Bills special teams units of the 1990’s AFC…
Doug Flora: Pharmacy benefit managers’ influence in cancer care is harming the patient/doctor relationship
Quality, innovative, individualized care is key to beating a cancer diagnosis. As an oncologist for almost 20 years, my goal…
Jim West, first executive director of Tri-ED, dies at 74 in Georgia after battle with cancer
Staff report James “Jim” F. West, Jr., first executive director of Tri-ED, died Tuesday, November 16, in Augusta, Georgia, after…
Constance Alexander: More than pink ribbons in Breast Cancer Awareness — disease is too prevalent
Mother, sister, aunt, cousin, best friend, across-the-street neighbor, random branches of the family tree. The disease is so prevalent, most…