Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute is the region’s leader in providing comprehensive prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship care. Our teams have a vast network of collaborators across Louisiana to address treatment issues and make discoveries that have a national impact, and most importantly offer each cancer patient individually tailored treatment options.
Cancer researchers and providers work side by side to advance cancer treatment. Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute draws upon resources from our nationally recognized academic medical center, graduate medical education programs and strong relationships with Louisiana State University and Pennington Biomedical Research Center. We are proud to partner with LSU academic residency programs, including but not limited to medical oncology, surgical oncology, head and neck, colorectal, and heme-malignancy.
Learn about our comprehensive care for a variety of cancer types.
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that usually begins as a growth, known as a polyp, forming inside the large intestines in the colon or rectum. As the polyp grows it can become invasive and develop into a cancer.
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) of the American College of Surgeons, which focuses on reducing variations in outcomes for rectal cancer patients and grants accreditation only to those programs committed to providing the best possible care to patients with rectal cancer.
Find more resources about colorectal cancer here.
Lung cancer causes the most cancer deaths in the U.S., but the chance of survival improves if diagnosed early. Lung cancer screenings are an important way to save lives and offer the potential for recovery.
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute’s Lung Nodule Program is helping to identify more patients with lung cancer at earlier stages, often even before they experience symptoms. Every week a multidisciplinary team of experts gathers to review chest CT scans that were found to have lung nodules. If lung nodules were detected in routine screenings or found incidentally, this team will discuss next steps, such as ongoing monitoring of the patient, plans for a biopsy or additional testing. Since starting in spring 2021, the program has identified many patients with lung cancer earlier and put them on a path for the best possible outcome.
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Most head and neck cancers can be prevented. At least 75 percent of cases are caused by alcohol and tobacco. People who are at risk of head and neck cancers―particularly those who use tobacco―should talk with their doctor about ways to stop using tobacco to reduce risk.
Experts on our Head and Neck Multidisciplinary Team treat cancers in the larynx, throat, lips, mouth, nose and salivary glands. Members of this team have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top provider for ear, nose and throat care.
Find more resources about head and neck cancer here.
The two most common types of esophageal cancer are adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. They tend to develop in different parts of the esophagus and are driven by different genetic changes.
The multi-disciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancers is unique in Baton Rouge and in the state of Louisiana and provides for the best esophageal cancer care in the state with better outcomes.
Find more resources about esophageal cancer and the unique esophageal procedures that are offered here at Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute.
Primary liver cancer originates in the liver; however, most cancers in the liver have started elsewhere but have spread—known as secondary or metastatic liver cancer. The most common risk factor for liver cancer is chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV). Other factors, such as genetics, alcohol and tobacco use, obesity and Type 2 diabetes can lead to liver cancer.
Find more resources about liver cancer here.
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the pancreas. It accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the U.S. and about 7% of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Pancreatic cancer is diagnosed slightly more commonly in men than in women.
At Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, we have a High-Risk Pancreas Cancer Screening Clinic that identifies patients at higher-than-average risk of pancreas cancer through the use of EON technology and enrolls them in a screening program for early detection of pancreatic cancer.
Find more resources about pancreatic cancer here.
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women. It most often occurs in middle-aged and older women. Fortunately, increased awareness and screenings have helped reduce the number of breast cancer deaths by 20% since the late 1980s, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Gynecological, or GYN, cancers occur throughout a woman’s reproductive system. GYN cancer types include cancers of the cervix, Fallopian tubes, ovaries, peritoneum, uterus, vagina and vulva.
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Prostate cancer is consistently a leading cause of cancer in men, affecting about 1 in 8 men in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The risks increase as you get older, and most medical professionals recommend screenings between the ages of 40-45 for men who have one or more direct relatives (a father, brother or paternal uncle) who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Find more resources about prostate cancer here.
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnoses in the United States. It includes basal and squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma, lymphoma and others. They most often develop in areas of the body exposed to sun and ultraviolet rays but can be found elsewhere.
Find more resources about skin cancer here.
Learn about the different ways cancer can be detected throughout your body. Early detection is valuable in getting you the care you need as soon as possible.
