Cancer, Colon Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer

An oncologist with a passion for people and leading-edge science

Chandler H. Park, M.D., knew he wanted to travel to get his medical education, but he also knew he’d find his way back home. Dr. Park’s education and clinical experience have taken him to the University of Illinois, University of Louisville, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Indiana University, West Virginia University, University of Pittsburgh and elsewhere. But…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Lung Cancer, News, Prevention and Wellness

As an ex-smoker for 14 years, Judy knows how much better life can be

If you’re thinking about quitting tobacco, take encouragement from Judy, a contact center representative in the Norton Healthcare marketing and communications department, who hasn’t had a cigarette in 14 years. Why Did You Decide to Become a Nonsmoker? Judy: Smoking controlled my life … I was always thinking about the next cigarette. It was very…

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Cancer, Cancer 2021, Lung Cancer, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Lung cancer survivor credits ‘lucky’ outcome to early detection and expertise

David Elder considers himself lucky. Had things gone differently, the 66-year-old retired accounting professional might have become another lung cancer death statistic. In 2017, David developed what he thought was a minor hernia. He had bouts of stomach pain and over a two-month period lost about 40 pounds. David was familiar with lung cancer’s symptoms…

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