5 Little Ways to Brighten a Cancer Patient’s Day
Sometimes the little things bring the most joy When someone learns they have cancer, it’s not just a diagnosis, but a life-altering challenge that impacts them and their loved ones. Patients are almost instantly flooded with emotions, imagining what they Read More........
Head & Neck Cancer: Do you know the facts?
Head and neck cancers account for approximately 3 percent of malignancies in the United States, but since most people don’t know the signs and symptoms of these cancers, nearly half of the cases are found in late stages when treatment Read More........
Bite by Bite – Digesting a Healthy Lifestyle
By Derrick W. Spell, M.D., FACP Six years ago, everything that was wrong with my health came to mind one day. Most of my clothes no longer fit. I had trouble climbing one flight of stairs. I realized that I Read More........
Breaking Barriers to Cancer Detection
More and more, certain barriers to care are coming to light in local communities—not just throughout Louisiana, but also around the nation. One of those barriers is taking time away from work and family to access cancer screenings, but unfortunately, Read More........
Celebrating a Decade of Advanced Cancer Care in Ascension Parish
Ten years ago, when cancer patients in Southeast Louisiana were deciding where to be treated, the closest options included a commute to larger cities for visits and treatments -- sometimes multiple times a week-- navigating traffic and scheduling challenges. This Read More........
Come to Fest for Life!
Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center is holding its free annual Fest for Life event on Saturday, April 13 in downtown Baton Rouge! Get all of the details here.' WHO? Fest for Life is perfect Read More........
The Heart of Cancer Care
Cardio-oncology is an emerging field dedicated to optimizing the cardiovascular care that cancer patients receive before, during, and after their cancer treatment. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is at the forefront of this evolving field. How Cancer Treatment Can Affect Read More........
Team Approach Used to Tackle Rectal Cancer
At age 47, Tavia Crumpler knew something was off. The increasing symptoms of bloating, gas, and changes in her stool consistency were especially disturbing since her grandmother had suffered from colon cancer, but Tavia chalked it up to stress. When Read More........
Expert Cancer Care in Zachary
Medical oncologist Dr. Vince Cataldo discusses Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center’s partnership with Lane Regional Medical Center to provide enhanced medical oncology care and infusion services to patients in the Zachary, LA area. Meet Read More........
