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Together, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Terrebonne General Health System provide Bayou Region residents with compassionate, comprehensive cancer care in a convenient location. Your care and comfort are our priority, allowing you to focus on your family, friends and the healthiest future possible.
At Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, you can look to the strength from within to fight cancer. We provide comprehensive cancer services right here in the Bayou Region to meet each patient’s individual needs. Through advanced technology, programs and services, and with decades of experience in treating cancer, we work in collaboration with every patient to help ensure the best outcome possible.
The Women’s Imaging and Breast Center is accredited by the American College of Radiology and offers some of the most advanced diagnostic capabilities which are used to detect cancer in the earliest stages.
Appointments are available through primary care doctors or calling Terrebonne General at (985) 850-6052.
Surgery plays an important role in the diagnosing and staging of cancer. Our surgery team is comprised of highly trained healthcare professionals, including specialty trained physicians, registered nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists and other healthcare support personnel.
Palliative care services include pain and symptom management, spiritual support, social issue assistance, advance care planning, caregiver support, complex decision-making guidance, care coordination, planning assistance and more. These services are available throughout cancer treatment as outpatient services, and during inpatient stays, if needed.
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Research is key to the future of cancer care. Clinical trials enhance standard cancer treatments, resulting in improved patient outcomes and survival rates.
Every patient at the Cancer Center is evaluated for participation in a clinical trial. Those who meet the criteria to participate in clinical research receive a standard of care treatment, but with the added benefit of a trial that may enhance their outcomes.
