UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center

02/17/2026

By taking care of your heart and making changes to your daily routine, you can avoid being a part of the estimated 960,000+ new cases of heart failure this year. ❤️

There are many simple changes and tips to strengthen your heart and signs or symptoms for those who could be experiencing heart failure.

02/15/2026

🏃 Many people who are training for spring races have questions about how to do it safely. For new and seasoned runners alike, it is important to know how to prepare to prevent injuries and keep yourself healthy.

If you do experience an injury from running, our specialists at the UofL Health – Foot & Ankle Center can help. From basic foot problems to the most complex conditions, our providers have the expertise to address any foot or ankle issue. UofL Health – Frazier Rehab Institute also offers a Runner...

02/13/2026

Did you know acupuncture can be used to help relieve side effects of oncology-specific treatments? It creates a cascade of events to restore balance and promote healing.

Acupuncture is a free service available to Brown Cancer Center patients through the Resource Center 🔽

Acupuncture stimulates natural healing and balancing mechanisms. It creates a cascade of events that help with cancer treatment side effects.

02/12/2026

Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade registrations are now open through March 3. 🌸

The Survivors Parade is a moving tradition that celebrates breast and ovarian cancer survivors and encourages those still fighting their cancer battle as they march on Churchill Downs’ historic racetrack prior to the running of the Kentucky Oaks on May 1, 2026.

Sign up ▶️ https://bit.ly/3ud9tfo

Join us in our annual tradition as we honor those who are battling and survivors of breast and ovarian cancer! 🌸

Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade registrations are now open through March 3!

Link in the comments ⬇️

02/12/2026

Heart disease can affect women of all ages. ❤️
Learning about types of heart disease, what to do if you think you may have symptoms and steps to maintain your heart health can save your life. ⤵️

The most common cause of death for U.S. women is heart disease. In 2021, 1 in 5 women who passed away died due to heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The death rate from heart disease continues to increase in women. Heart disease can affect women of all ages,....

02/11/2026

Actor James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48, less than three years after he first shared he was diagnosed colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women, and can be prevented when detected early through screenings.

Should You Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer? ▶️ ULHealth.co/4bmb0ku

02/10/2026

✈️ When you are traveling by plane, flight delays can happen. Staying calm and being prepared for delays can make a difference in your travel days. 🧳

Air travel delays are common. Get practical, step-by-step tips to prepare for flight delays, stay calm while traveling and reduce stress when plans shift. Learn more about air travel and how to prepare and remain calm while flying on airplanes.

02/08/2026

If you suddenly start vomiting or if you get diarrhea, you could have norovirus. Here's what to do if you think you've caught the "stomach bug" ⤵️

If you suddenly start vomiting or if you get diarrhea, you could have norovirus. Norovirus, also known as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu,” is extremely contagious, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

02/06/2026

Shout out to UofL Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residents for providing a large donation to the Brown Cancer Center food pantry. The residents learn more about cancer rehabilitation under Dr. Megan B. Nelson, who is the director of cancer rehab and director of the SOAR On wellness program at Brown Cancer Center.

02/05/2026

🫀Heart disease can develop over your lifetime based on certain behaviors and risk factors. Learn more about the symptoms of heart disease and what habits can help reduce the risk. ⤵️

Heart disease is a general term that includes several conditions that affect the structure and function of the heart. In the U.S., heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Put in numbers, approximately, one in every five deaths in the U.S. is caused by heart disease.

02/03/2026

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about couples 💗
If this season brings up complicated feelings, here are a few ways to be kind to yourself and find joy exactly where you are.

You may experience feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression if you do not have a romantic love in your life. These feelings can come and go throughout the year, but the winter season can tend to make the feelings worse. The following are some tips that may help you find happiness and self-wort...

02/03/2026

Feb. 3 is National Women Physicians Day. To the extraordinary women physicians throughout UofL Health: Thank you for making a difference in our community and inspiring the next generation of physicians.

The celebration is held annually on the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, M.D., the first woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree in 1849.