Cancer Care Brings Hope Closer to Home | Lexington News

UofL Health just unveiled a $25 million cancer center in Bullitt County — the largest of its kind in the region — designed to bring top-tier cancer care closer to thousands across Kentucky. With 26,000 square feet of state-of-the-art space, private treatment rooms, an on-site lab, and dedicated areas for clinical trials, this facility opens September 14 off I-65. Beyond treatment, it includes a holistic resource hub offering financial aid, mental health support, massage, and art therapy — plus it houses the University of Louisville’s Center for Rural Cancer Education and Research. Kentucky leads the nation in cancer deaths and cases, with over 10,000 lives lost annually and billions spent on care. For rural residents, access has long been a barrier — often requiring grueling road trips. This center slashes that burden, restoring time and dignity to patients. Governor’s hailed it as transformative, part of a statewide effort to cut cancer deaths in half by 2035. As the fourth Brown Cancer Center in Kentucky, it’s not just a medical milestone — it’s a beacon of hope for families who’ve endured endless travel for care, now getting healing right at home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c49adfe4eb02ba13