Cancer Articles

Finding Strength Together: How Camp Bluebird Uplifts Cancer Survivors

For cancer survivors like Betty Johnson, Camp Bluebird is more than just a retreat — it is a lifeline, a source of healing and a place of lasting connections.  Twice each year, campers gather to share stories, celebrate victories and find hope together in an...

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...