Cancer Articles

Comprehensive Cancer Care in Northeast Louisiana

St. Francis Medical Center has embarked on a journey to revolutionize cancer care in Northeast Louisiana. With an investment of nearly $4 million in 2022, the medical center has renovated its Cancer Center building at 411 Calypso St., establishing a comprehensive...

A Voice for Awareness: Bryce’s Journey with Colorectal Cancer

Bryce Ramsey knows the importance of listening to her body. A nurse with 16 years of experience, she was no stranger to the demands of healthcare, but when subtle signs began appearing in her own life, she found herself on the other side of patient care. A Nurse’s...

Advancing Cancer Care for the Gulf South: A Life-Saving Milestone

When Ed Carruthers collapsed while replacing a battery in his truck, he chalked it up to an old back injury. A former railroad police officer, he was used to hard work and occasional aches and pains. But what he thought was a minor issue turned out to be something far...

The Screening That Could Save Your Life

When it comes to preventive care, we may think of annual checkups, vaccines and managing blood pressure. But one of the most important – and often overlooked – screenings is for colorectal cancer. Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Matters Colorectal cancer is one of the...