Frying in Louisiana; It’s a Quick Burn
With many of us staying close to home during these changing times, many people are choosing to spend more time outdoors participating in activities like walking or bike riding. However, these activities unfortunately can come with a price if we aren’t properly prepared. And while Louisianans love their spices, a summer burn can cause lasting […]
Eating Away at Skin Cancer – A New Treatment Approach
by Sobia Ozair, M.D., medical oncologist Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and will affect one in five Americans during their lifetime. It can occur anywhere on the body but usually forms in skin that’s been exposed to sunlight. Of the different types of skin cancer, melanoma is the most aggressive and […]
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, this can result in cancers going undetected. Watch Kelly’s story to see how companies like […]
Young Woman’s Caring Spirit Lives on in Gift to Mary Bird Perkins
The words above are just a few of the ways that Hillary Lanaux’s family describe her meaningful life. Leaving a Legacy This is why New Orleans residents Mr. and Mrs. Lanaux made a generous, transformational donation – one of the largest ever received across the state – to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Prevention on […]
Fest for Life offers Lots of Louisiana-style Lagniappe
Louisiana is known for its fun, legendary festivals and events with unique spins on food, music and culture. However, ten years ago, something different premiered in Baton Rouge, offering an innovative approach to presenting cancer and other health topics with the same kind of flair. The annual event, Fest for Life, commenced in 2008, setting […]
Cancer Center to Host 10th Annual Fest for Life Event
Celebrating of 10 years of saving lives through cancer early detection (Baton Rouge, La.) A decade ago, Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center launched a community health initiative, Fest for Life, which today has grown into a large-scale event that has screened more than 4,800 people for cancer and […]