New Immunotherapy Treatments Fight Janice’s Lung Cancer

By Ashli Findley There were no signs alerting Janice Durham that she may be suffering from anything other than a typical cold. But when the nurse practitioner “didn’t like the sound” Janice was making while inhaling deep breaths, an X-ray scan was recommended. In November 2015, the scan revealed that she had Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. “You definitely learn to be thankful for everything that you have and the good life that you’ve had,” Janice says. Janice, now 76, began radiation and chemotherapy soon thereafter. It shrunk the cancer a little, but the [...]

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Today’s Transitions Innovation Awards Winner: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Jeffersontown

Jayme Cooper, therapy manager at Good Samaritan Society, helps rehab patients readjust to getting in and out of their car. Photo by Melissa Donald  Today's Transitions is recognizing local services and communities whose innovative ideas are improving the quality of life for seniors and caregivers. Read about one of our four Today's Transitions Innovation Award winners who won in the Innovative Structural Design category.WINNER: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Jeffersontown Innovation: Occupational Therapy Mimics HomeType: Nursing/RehabSize: 76 residents (skilled care); 22 (post-acute rehab)Good Samaritan Society gi