Cancer Articles

Geaux Hero: Tina Labatut Overcoming Breast Cancer with Strength and Grace

Tina Labatut, RN, BSN, OCN, began her journey with breast cancer just before Christmas 2022. As the director of operations for Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group at LSU Health, overseeing multiple clinics and departments, Tina’s schedule was already demanding, but...

St. Dominic Comprehensive Cancer Program: A Story of Firsts for Central Mississippi

Since 1988, St. Dominic Comprehensive Cancer Program has introduced some of the most promising, leading-edge treatment options available right here in central Mississippi. As pioneers in cancer treatment, St. Dominic’s opened central Mississippi’s first freestanding...

Louisiana Tennis Coach Recovering from Pancreatic Cancer

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, at one point ranking as the top tennis player in Louisiana. More recently, Graciana has worked as a tennis coach in South...

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 from going about his life. However, they kept showing up into adulthood, even appearing in CT scans after Finley sustained...