Hope, Healing and Excellence in Cancer Surgery

Hope, Healing and Excellence in Cancer Surgery

May 1, 2025 | Cancer

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 excellence meet.  That’s the perspective shared by surgical oncologists John Lyons III, MD, FACS, and Mo Al Efishat, MD, FSSO, FACS,...
A Heartfelt Farewell and a Grateful Heart

A Heartfelt Farewell and a Grateful Heart

Apr 29, 2025 | Patient Stories

For Karen, the first week of April was a journey filled with deep sorrow and unexpected comfort. As her beloved husband, Wesley, faced his final days, the care they received at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center brought light into one of life’s heaviest...
Protecting the Heart While Fighting Cancer

Protecting the Heart While Fighting Cancer

Feb 14, 2025 | Cancer, Heart Health

When facing cancer, patients and their doctors focus on beating the disease. But what happens when the very treatments that save lives also put the heart at risk? That’s where Tara Jarreau, MD, Baton Rouge’s leading cardio-oncologist with Our Lady of the Lake Cancer...
A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating Lung Cancer

A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating Lung Cancer

Nov 14, 2024 | Cancer

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., making early detection crucial for effective treatment and improved survival rates.  The most effective strategy for combating lung cancer starts with prevention — primarily through avoiding smoking...