Facing a cancer diagnosis means making important decisions, and having a trusted care team to move forward with confidence can make all the difference.
For more than 50 years, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has helped patients across Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi receive advanced, compassionate care close to home — with one clear goal: to triumph over cancer.
From your very first appointment we’re here to help you achieve the best outcome possible.
Patients choose us because they feel cared for — physically, emotionally and personally. Here’s what that means for you:
You deserve a team that is fully dedicated to helping you move forward with clarity, confidence and hope.
Cancer affects every aspect of life, which is why we support every piece of you. From day one, our team focuses on removing barriers, answering questions, and guiding you through each step.
Your care includes:
Patients consistently report higher satisfaction, fewer delays, and a more positive experience when supported by our navigation team.
With multiple locations across Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi, you can access world-class cancer care without long-distance travel. From radiation therapy and infusion services to navigation and survivorship support, our teams are located in or near the communities we serve.
This ensures more patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
When you’re facing cancer, convenience matters. Expertise matters. Support matters. That’s why we offer everything you need — from diagnosis through survivorship — under one trusted system.
Our comprehensive breast cancer program brings together specialized breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and advanced imaging — all working collaboratively to build the most effective, personalized treatment plan.
Available in Covington, Slidell and Hammond, our team provides faster answers, coordinated care, and comfort for patients facing breast concerns or a new diagnosis.
Research is vital to the future of cancer care. Clinical trials at Mary Bird Perkins provide patients with access to next-generation therapies that may offer enhanced results — without leaving their community.
To learn more, contact our Clinical Research Office at (225) 215-1375 or clinicalresearch@marybird.com.
Better accuracy means better outcomes. Through a nationally recognized partnership with LSU, our medical physics program advances the science of radiation oncology and enhances patient care through innovative academic and clinical collaboration.
For patients, this means:
It’s one of the largest and most comprehensive radiation oncology physics training programs in the nation. This depth of expertise directly supports safer, more accurate care for every patient.
Our mobile early detection program brings screenings and education directly where people live, work, worship, shop and play. Since 2002, this nationally-recognized program has delivered more than 120,000 screenings and detected nearly 1,000 cancers — often giving people a chance for treatment sooner, when it matters most.
Patients trust Mary Bird Perkins because we combine expert care, compassionate support, and proven results — every step of the way.
“When you choose Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center for your care, you have access to the highest-quality treatment and leading-edge technology in the region. Our team of leading cancer experts provides personalized, compassionate care for every patient throughout their cancer journey. Our 100% focus on cancer ensures timely, coordinated, patient-centered care close to home.”
Jonas Fontenot, PhD, MBA | CEOMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, seeking a second opinion, or exploring treatment options, our team is here to help you get answers quickly and compassionately.
