Shelby Graciana had spent her whole life as a successful athlete. From the time she was a teen, Graciana was a star on the tennis court,...
Louisiana Tennis Coach Recovering from Pancreatic Cancer
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Cancer Articles
Lafayette Man Credits ‘Angel’ Physician at Our Lady of the Lake with Helping Him Overcome Rare Cancer
Brandon Finley had always struggled with sinus problems. The recurring infections and congestion were annoying but never prevented him...
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute Pioneers Care in Baton Rouge with Accredited Expertise and Innovative Technology
Each day, physicians in Baton Rouge work side by side and in collaboration with national experts to advance cancer care for Louisiana...
National Certification Recognizes Our Lady of the Lake Health as a Regional Leader in Rectal Cancer Treatment
Our Lady of the Lake Health is maintaining its status as Louisiana’s first healthcare institution with an official accreditation from...
The Benefits of Lymphedema Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Undergoing treatment for cancer can be a difficult journey. For people diagnosed with head and neck cancer, radiation or surgery can lead...
What You Should Know About the Signs of Colorectal Cancer
Each year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with either colon cancer or rectal cancer, which are collectively known as “colorectal...
With Colorectal Cancer Screenings, 45 is the New 50
The older you get, the more necessary screenings are for certain health conditions. In 2018, the American Cancer Society lowered...
Are At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screenings Effective?
More than 100,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, making it one of the most common forms of cancer....
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute Performs Appleby Surgery for Gastric Cancer
This rare surgery provides new hope for patients with aggressive cancers. Mo Al Efishat, MD, FSSO, surgical oncologist at Our Lady of the...