Blood cancers are among the most complex conditions to diagnose and treat. Leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma each behave...
Shaping the Future of Blood Cancer Care at Our Lady of the Lake
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Cancer Articles
Finding Hope Through Difficult Days: Cathey’s Pancreatic Cancer Journey
Cathey Chustz has lived in Louisiana her entire life, rooted in the community she loves. So when she retired from the Livingston Parish...
A New Lease on Life: Larry’s Journey Through Esophageal Cancer Surgery
At 80 years old, Larry Boudreaux thought he had his health figured out. So when he began feeling unusually tired, the Thibodaux native...
The Meaning of Cancer Survivorship at St. Dominic
Cancer survivorship doesn’t begin when the last treatment ends. It begins the moment a person hears the words, “You have cancer.” That’s...
Esophageal Cancer: What You Need to Know
Esophageal cancer is a serious and often silent disease, but with awareness and early action, outcomes can improve. Nicholas LeBlanc, MD,...
Understanding Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers may make up a small percentage of all cancer diagnoses in the U.S., but when they do occur, they can be complex,...
Hope, Healing and Excellence in Cancer Surgery
In the world of cancer care, surgery can be one of the most hopeful turning points for a patient. It’s where compassion and clinical...
Gonzales woman overcomes rectal cancer with fighting spirit, family support and finding care close to home
In some ways, Alison Teal wasn’t shocked when she learned she had Stage 3 rectal cancer in the summer of 2022. Both of Teal’s parents, as...
Nourishing Your Body Through Cancer Treatment
When battling cancer, the importance of proper nutrition can't be overstated. As cancer treatments take a toll on the body, adequate...