Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge

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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge Mission: To improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer through collaboration.
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We’re so grateful to Totes de Joie, the Episcopal High girls soccer team and everyone who helped make this delivery poss...
10/13/2026

We’re so grateful to Totes de Joie, the Episcopal High girls soccer team and everyone who helped make this delivery possible. 💛

These thoughtful totes are more than just care packages, they’re a reminder to our patients that they are surrounded by a community that cares about them throughout treatment.

Thank you for sharing a little extra comfort, encouragement and joy with patients at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge! 💜

A heartfelt thank you to Blue Ribbon Soiree for its continued support of prostate cancer survivors in our community. 💙Ea...
10/13/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Blue Ribbon Soiree for its continued support of prostate cancer survivors in our community. 💙

Each year, the event helps raise important funds for local men navigating life after a prostate cancer diagnosis, supporting services that focus on physical, emotional and overall well-being throughout survivorship.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is proud to sponsor this meaningful event and stand alongside everyone helping prostate cancer survivors thrive beyond cancer.

Thank you to all who continue to make this work possible!

First responders across Livingston Parish are Geauxing Pink this October. 💗Through the “Thin Pink Line” campaign, nearly...
10/07/2026

First responders across Livingston Parish are Geauxing Pink this October. 💗

Through the “Thin Pink Line” campaign, nearly a dozen local departments and organizations have wrapped vehicles in pink to raise breast cancer awareness and support survivorship services for those impacted by cancer in our community, including Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

It’s a powerful example of what Geaux Pink is all about: bringing people together in meaningful ways to support patients, survivors and families throughout the cancer journey.

We’re grateful to the Denham Springs City Marshal, first responders and community partners across Livingston Parish for helping turn awareness into action!

Thank you to WBRZ Channel 2 for sharing the story. Read more at the link in the first comment.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: your reminder to know when you should be screened. 🎗️For women at average risk, annual cl...
10/06/2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: your reminder to know when you should be screened. 🎗️

For women at average risk, annual clinical breast exams and mammograms are recommended starting at age 40. If you have a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors, talk with your healthcare provider about whether you may need additional or earlier screening.

Screening can help find breast cancer before symptoms appear, when there may be more options for successful treatment. 🩷

💡 Knowing your risk, what changes to watch for and when to get screened can help you take a more active role in your breast health.

Learn more about breast cancer, including screening recommendations, risk factors, symptoms and treatment options, through the link below. 👇

Advanced cancer research is happening right here in Baton Rouge. 💜In a recent WAFB Channel 9 feature, Dr. William Varnad...
10/05/2026

Advanced cancer research is happening right here in Baton Rouge. 💜

In a recent WAFB Channel 9 feature, Dr. William Varnado, medical oncologist at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, discusses a clinical trial for women with hormone-positive breast cancer.

The study is evaluating a newer treatment approach designed to target cancer cells more directly, while also helping patients better understand when clinical trials may be an option.

We’re proud to offer access to innovative research and treatment close to home. Read the full story at the link in the first comment.

Our team loved starting Breast Cancer Awareness Month alongside Baton Rouge General Medical Center at this year’s Protec...
10/02/2026

Our team loved starting Breast Cancer Awareness Month alongside Baton Rouge General Medical Center at this year’s Protect Your Pumpkins celebration. 💗🎃

From the pink pumpkin patch to the new Survivor Sunrise, the morning was a meaningful opportunity to celebrate breast cancer survivors, connect with our community and help shine a light on the importance of early detection and staying up to date on recommended mammograms.

We’re grateful to our team members who joined in the celebration and excited to continue partnering with Baton Rouge General to support patients, survivors and families throughout the cancer journey.

Here’s to a month filled with awareness, connection and a shared commitment to breast health. 🎀

💗 October is here, Baton Rouge, and it’s time to GEAUX PINK!Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is kicking off our annual Ge...
10/01/2026

💗 October is here, Baton Rouge, and it’s time to GEAUX PINK!

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is kicking off our annual Geaux Pink campaign, presented by Super Chevy Dealers, and we’re excited to share this year’s exclusive Sweet Baton Rouge design: “Tiger Iris.” 🐅💜

Created by Ashleigh LeRouge Design, Tiger Iris brings together two powerful symbols: the tiger, representing the fight and fierceness of those impacted by cancer, and the Louisiana iris, representing hope and home.

This year’s design is a reminder that Geaux Pink is about more than wearing a color, it’s about rallying behind our friends, family members and neighbors affected by cancer and helping ensure they have access to the care and support they need right here in our community.

Throughout October, individuals, businesses, schools and teams across the area can Geaux Pink to support Mary Bird Perkins and help provide services including free cancer screenings, patient assistance and other resources for those facing cancer.

💕 Ready to join us?
👉 Learn more about Geaux Pink: marybird.org/geauxpink
👉 Shop the Sweet Baton Rouge Geaux Pink collection at the link in the comments.

A special thank you to Sweet Baton Rouge, Ashleigh LeRouge Design and Heyday Creative Co for helping us bring this year’s Geaux Pink campaign to life!

09/29/2026

October is almost here, and we’re getting ready to Geaux Pink. 💗

Take a behind-the-scenes look at our 2026 Geaux Pink photoshoot as we prepare to kick off another year of raising awareness and support for local cancer care.

Geaux Pink, presented by Super Chevy Dealers, brings individuals, businesses, schools, restaurants, teams and organizations together to support local patients, free cancer screenings, education programs and supportive services throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond.

This year’s campaign came to life with the help of some incredible creative partners, including Sweet Baton Rouge, Ashleigh LeRouge Design and Heyday Creative Co! We can’t wait to share more soon!

🎥 Watch the behind-the-scenes video and get ready to GEAUX PINK!

Ready to Geaux Pink? Learn more at the link in the first comment.

An important step for your health may be closer than you think. 💙Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center offers free cancer scre...
09/26/2026

An important step for your health may be closer than you think. 💙

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center offers free cancer screenings in communities across Louisiana, helping make early detection easier and more accessible.

UPCOMING FREE CANCER SCREENINGS:

📍 Centerville – Centerville Mayor City Hall
📅 Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🩺 Screenings Available: Breast, Colorectal, Skin & Prostate

📍 Franklinton – Jack Brown's Food Store
📅 Tuesday, September 29 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🩺 Screenings Available: Breast, Colorectal, Skin & Prostate

📍 Live Well Ascension 🎉 Gonzales – Jambalaya Park
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
🩺 Screenings Available: Breast, Colorectal, Oral, Skin & Prostate

Screenings are free, and our team is here to help you understand what screenings may be right for you and what comes next.

Make your appointment today online or call (225) 215-1234. Find the scheduling link in the comments.

A strong turnout and an important step toward early detection. 💜At this year’s Barbershop Bash Bayou in Morgan City, we ...
09/25/2026

A strong turnout and an important step toward early detection. 💜

At this year’s Barbershop Bash Bayou in Morgan City, we provided 90 free colorectal and prostate cancer screenings, and 20% of those screened had never been screened before.

Hosted at Skinner’s Barbershop, the event brought cancer screening directly into the community alongside biometric screenings, health vendors, food, music and family-friendly activities.

Thank you to everyone who came out, encouraged someone to get screened or helped make the day possible. Reaching people where they are can make an important difference in helping more individuals take charge of their health.

Want to know where our next free screening event is taking place? Find upcoming opportunities at the link in the first comment.

Advanced technology can change the way cancer is treated. Human connection can change the way that treatment is experien...
09/24/2026

Advanced technology can change the way cancer is treated. Human connection can change the way that treatment is experienced. 💜

In a recent feature from NOLA.com, Patrick Dunne shares how both became central to his cancer journey at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

After concerning symptoms led him to Dr. Scott Delacroix, urologic oncologist at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Metairie, Patrick learned his cancer was advanced and would require a specialized treatment approach. Dr. Delacroix helped guide him through his options, including treatment with the Elekta Unity MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy system in Baton Rouge.

But alongside that advanced care came something just as memorable, the relationships Patrick built with the team around him.

From conversations about opera and fashion to small moments of encouragement during treatment, Patrick found a level of connection that helped make a difficult experience feel deeply personal.

Today, he is in remission and sharing his story so others facing cancer know what comprehensive care can look like.

Read Patrick’s full story at the link in the first comment.

A milestone worth celebrating in Hammond! 🎗️We recently gathered with community members, partners and supporters for a r...
09/23/2026

A milestone worth celebrating in Hammond! 🎗️

We recently gathered with community members, partners and supporters for a ribbon cutting and open house at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond. Guests had the opportunity to tour the facility and learn more about two important additions to our technology: the Elekta EVO CT Linac and Omni Legend PET/CT.

These advancements are more than just new technology. They reflect our mission and continued commitment to providing patients in Tangipahoa Parish and the surrounding region with high-quality, comprehensive cancer care close to home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this next chapter for cancer care in Hammond. 🎉 Click through to see highlights of this wonderful event.

Choosing where to go for cancer care is a big decision. You want to know you're in experienced hands, and that you'll be...
09/22/2026

Choosing where to go for cancer care is a big decision. You want to know you're in experienced hands, and that you'll be cared for as a person — not just a patient.

For more than 55 years, patients and families have trusted Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to provide expert, compassionate cancer care close to home.

That trust is backed by:

🎗️ One of the largest and most experienced cancer programs in Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi
🎗️ Nationally recognized innovation in areas including early detection and medical physics
🎗️ Thousands of patients cared for each year, with a continued focus on quality and the patient experience
🎗️ A community of donors and supporters who help make advanced cancer care and important support services accessible to those who need them

From diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, our goal is to give every patient confidence in their care and clarity about what comes next.

Learn more about why patients choose Mary Bird Perkins through the link below.

When Paul Miller learned he had prostate cancer, he found a team at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington that he...
09/21/2026

When Paul Miller learned he had prostate cancer, he found a team at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington that helped him feel confident about what came next. But when he looks back on his experience, it's not only the treatment he remembers...
It's Dr. Elson taking the time to listen. His nurse, Brianna, answering his questions. And Roy in guest services greeting him with a kindness that made difficult days feel a little easier.

“When you’re going in for treatment, you’re worried and anxious and you’re scared,” Paul said. “And Roy just had this really profound effect on me.”

Paul's story reminds us that expert cancer care is about more than the treatment itself. It's also about the people who help you feel cared for along the way. 🙌

🔔 Read Paul's story and learn more about cancer care in Covington through the link in the comments.

An important step for your health may be closer than you think. 💙Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center offers free cancer scre...
09/19/2026

An important step for your health may be closer than you think. 💙

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center offers free cancer screenings in communities across Louisiana, helping make early detection easier and more accessible.

UPCOMING FREE CANCER SCREENINGS:

📍 Houma – Sam's Club
📅 Tuesday, September 25 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🩺 Screenings Available: Breast, Colorectal & Prostate

Screenings are free, and our team is here to help you understand what screenings may be right for you and what comes next.

Make your appointment today online or call (225) 215-1234. Find the scheduling link in the comments.

09/18/2026

Four cancer screenings. One morning. A supportive step for your health. ❤️

Live Well Ascension, presented by Gonzales Area Foundation, is coming to Gonzales on Saturday, October 3, bringing free cancer screenings and health resources directly to the community.

Free screenings will be available for:
🎗️ Breast cancer
🎗️ Colorectal cancer
🎗️ Prostate cancer
🎗️ Skin cancer

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Jambalaya Park | 1015 E. Cornerview St., Gonzales

Whether you're due for a screening or you've just been meaning to make your health a priority, Live Well Ascension makes it easier to take that next step close to home.

Appointments are required for cancer screenings. Call (225) 425-8034 or find scheduling information through the link in the comments.

We’re grateful to the Gonzales Area Foundation for presenting this free community event and to Renasant and United Community Bank for its additional support in helping make Live Well Ascension possible. 🙏

What a meaningful way to celebrate 55 years of mission, generosity and impact. 💜This past Sunday, Mary Bird Perkins Canc...
09/17/2026

What a meaningful way to celebrate 55 years of mission, generosity and impact. 💜

This past Sunday, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center hosted IGNITE, our inaugural brunch celebrating the extraordinary role philanthropy plays in helping us improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Surrounded by longtime supporters, friends and partners, we reflected on the vision first set in motion by our founders, Anna B. Lipsey and Dr. M.J. Rathbone, Jr., a belief that every person facing cancer should have access to exceptional care close to home.

That vision continues today because of the generosity of those who invest in our mission and help make advanced treatment, early detection, research, education and support possible for patients and families across the region.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for IGNITE and to all who continue helping carry this legacy forward!

📸 Take a look at a few moments from a very special afternoon.

If you’d like to help carry this mission forward, learn more about ways to invest in Mary Bird Perkins at the link in the first comment.

A cancer diagnosis can come with a lot of questions. You don't have to find every answer on your own. 🫶At Mary Bird Perk...
09/16/2026

A cancer diagnosis can come with a lot of questions. You don't have to find every answer on your own. 🫶

At Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, patient navigation is an important part of how we care for patients and families. Our navigation team includes registered nurses, social workers and dietitians dedicated to helping patients overcome barriers and access the medical and psychosocial support they need.

That can mean answering questions, coordinating care, arranging transportation, connecting patients with specialists and support services, and helping families understand what comes next.

From pre-diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, our navigators are there to help make the path forward feel a little clearer. ❤️ It's another way we're working to provide comprehensive cancer care centered around each individual patient.

Learn more about patient navigation and available support through the link in the comments. ⬇️

✅ Service Update ✅Phone services have been fully restored at our Baton Rouge locations, and all phone numbers are now ba...
09/10/2026

✅ Service Update ✅

Phone services have been fully restored at our Baton Rouge locations, and all phone numbers are now back online and operating normally.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve this issue. We appreciate the trust you place in Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and remain committed to providing uninterrupted care to our patients and families.

💙 Your care is our priority.

🚨 Service Update 🚨We are currently experiencing a phone outage that is primarily affecting our Baton Rouge locations. In...
09/09/2026

🚨 Service Update 🚨

We are currently experiencing a phone outage that is primarily affecting our Baton Rouge locations. Incoming calls to our (225) 215-###x, (225) 819-###x and (225) 767-###x numbers, may be impacted at this time. Please email [email protected] if you are experiencing an issue and need to reach out.

Our team is actively working to resolve the issue, and we will share updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

💙 Your care remains our top priority.

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4950 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA
70809

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12257670847

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