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Lafayette Man Credits ‘Angel’ Physician at Our Lady of the Lake with Helping Him Overcome Rare Cancer

May 18, 2024 | Cancer, Patient Stories

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...

The Benefits of Lymphedema Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Apr 10, 2024 | Cancer

Undergoing treatment for cancer can be a difficult journey. For people diagnosed with head and neck cancer, radiation or surgery can lead to a condition known as lymphedema — swelling in the face, head or neck. Lymphedema is caused by the abnormal accumulation of...

The Basics of Head and Neck Cancer

Mar 27, 2023 | Cancer

There are many different types of cancers, and most of them are straightforward in their names: Lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, skin cancer, etc. But, head and neck cancer can be confusing because of how broad it seems. Defining Head and Neck Cancer When oncologists...

Lafayette Man Credits ‘Angel’ Physician at Our Lady of the Lake with Helping Him Overcome Rare Cancer

The Benefits of Lymphedema Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

The Basics of Head and Neck Cancer

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