It’s hard to know where to turn after a cancer diagnosis. Life immediately becomes a maze of questions and concerns, fears and hopes, and emotional ups and downs.
Thanks to clinical trials, ongoing research and advanced technology, local hospitals and cancer programs continue to offer cutting-edge treatments and procedures for patients of all ages in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Among these are a new genetics clinic, precision therapies, advanced imaging and diagnostics, integrative oncology, palliative care programs, and much more.
Cancer Connection in the August issue of Baton Rouge Business Report provides resources and information to help patients navigate their cancer journeys—from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. This special edition also focuses on early detection with a list of screening recommendations, prevention tips for those who want to reduce their risk of cancer, important ways to support medical research, and a list of specialists who provide cancer care.
Emotional support is crucial to patients battling cancer, and loved ones can show their support through volunteerism, donations, even clinical trial participation. Cancer Connection also includes a list of local organizations that can provide information on everything from counseling options and caregiver advice to insurance and financial matters.
This special edition is sponsored by Baton Rouge General, Hematology Oncology Clinic, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Ochsner Baton Rouge, Our Lady of the Lake Health, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and Woman’s Hospital.
