Nixing Cancer In Natchez: Pamela’s Diagnosis
When Pamela Juneau saw a Facebook post advertising a free breast cancer screening in Natchez, she jumped on the opportunity. The Prevention on the Go community screening event offered by Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center had recently expanded to the area. Pamela felt a lump in her right breast several months prior and knew it […]
On the Lookout: How Preventative Care Leads to Cure
When Brigitte Ducote first made the decision to get a lung cancer screening at Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center in 2013, she never could have predicted that it would save her life just a short seven years later. Previously a heavy smoker for many years, Brigitte finally quit in […]
Conquer Differently – Shirley Hurst’s story
“They decided to proceed with the surgery right away.” After her two best friends died from lung cancer, Shirley Hurst scheduled a screening for herself. She had no symptoms but knew she was at higher risk due to years of smoking. She also knew a better outcome may be possible with early detection. “I thought, […]
Together We Triumph – Courtney’s Story
“I just wanted to know if my child would be safe.” While taking care of her grandfather who was under treatment with a cancer diagnosis, Courtney Casnave noticed a lump in her breast. A few days after having a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy completed, Courtney discovered she was pregnant. The next day, she was diagnosed […]
Together We Triumph – Bobby’s Story
To Bobby Edrington, choosing Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center meant survival. Bobby routinely completed blood work to check PSA levels associated with prostate cancer. Over the years, the levels continued to creep up until it became aggressive. “It was something to be dealt with very quickly.” At the Cancer Center, Bobby described the close relationships […]