6 Healthy & Easy Ways to Deal with Anxiety
The effects of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and life after cancer can lead to feelings of anxiety and isolation, especially when outside factors can cause added stress. At Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, we’re committed to improving survivorship and lessening Read More........
We Don’t Just Treat Cancer. We Treat Tavia.
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........
Milestone Moment: 1,000 Gamma Knife Icon Treatments
Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center in 2016 took a giant leap forward in continuing to ensure the most innovative and effective treatment for patients by bringing the Leksell Gamma Knife Icon to our community. Read More........
5 Tips to Help Cancer Patients Stay Flu Free
This time of year brings many concerns about the flu and other infectious diseases, especially for cancer patients. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s team of experts can answer any questions or provide helpful advice when it comes to staying as healthy Read More........
5 Tips to Help Cancer Patients Stay Flu Free
This time of year brings many concerns about the flu and other infectious diseases, especially for cancer patients. Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center’s team of oncologists and patient navigators can answer any questions or Read More........
On the Cusp: New Clinic Addresses Heart Health
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 – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center is at the forefront of this evolving Read More........
Anna Trammell
“It was scary.” An understandable reaction for someone just diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer like Anna Trammell. As a wife and mother of two living in Baton Rouge, Anna loves to spend time with her family, travel and attend Read More........
Michael Hackett
“When you hear you have cancer, the world completely stops. You immediately begin to think about everyone you love.” That is how colon cancer survivor Michael Hackett described the first time he was told he had cancer. Michael began periodically Read More........
Cancer Screenings in Your Community: See Stats Here
In a recent report by the American Cancer Society, the rate of cancer deaths in the United States saw the sharpest decline on record from 2016 to 2017. Louisiana parallels this trend with mortality rates from cancer decreasing by 3.2 Read More........
