Tharwat Ghattas MD

Tharwat Ghattas MD Board-certified hematologist oncologist with 18+ years of experience. Delivering fast, compassionate cancer care to North Louisiana.

09/10/2026

Some patient stories stay with you. Denise’s is one of them. 💗

When Denise first came to us, there were things she wasn’t sure she would ever be able to do again.

Today, she shares what receiving a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis felt like, how far she’s come, and why sometimes “it’s the little things” that mean the most.

Her words say it better than we ever could. Watch Denise’s story. 🎗️

09/09/2026

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be subtle and easy to explain away, especially when they seem like everyday digestive issues.

Three changes to pay attention to include:

🔹 Persistent bloating that feels new or doesn’t go away
🔹 Feeling full quickly or having difficulty eating your usual amount
🔹 Pelvic or abdominal pain or pressure that persists

These symptoms are common and do not automatically mean cancer. But when they’re new, persistent, or happening more often than usual, talk with your doctor.

Save this as a reminder to pay attention when your body’s “normal” changes.

09/08/2026

You had more cancer care scenarios... so we needed a Part 2. 🚩🟢

Dr. Ghattas is back deciding what gets a green flag and what deserves a red one.

How many did you get right?

💬 Drop another scenario below... Part 3 may be next.

09/07/2026

I trust my team with our patients every day… but apparently I also have to trust them with a roll of toilet paper flying at my head. 😂

Think I chose the right people for this challenge?

Mrs. Coleman came to my clinic in a wheelchair. Now she is walking again.This is what makes me wake up and want to do it...
09/05/2026

Mrs. Coleman came to my clinic in a wheelchair. Now she is walking again.

This is what makes me wake up and want to do it all over again.

Stage 4 HER2-positive breast cancer. Brain involvement. Spinal cord compression. She had been told she needed hospice.

We had just gotten FDA approval for Enhertu with pertuzumab. We sprang into action, got her treatment approved, and started.

And now she is walking. Writing those words makes me smile.

But this would never have happened without the village around her.

Her brother and sister-in-law never gave up on her. They moved her into their home when she needed them most. They showed up with love, care, and a place for her to lean.

Dr. Zollinger and Dr. Bland, her radiation oncologists, got her in right away for the radiation she needed.

Leah worked on getting her treatment authorized. Our chemotherapy nurses took care of her. So many people had a hand in getting her here.

And Mrs. Coleman—I am so happy to stand beside you in this picture.

We still have work to do. But seeing you on your feet again is a moment I will carry with me.

This is resilience. This is love. This is why I love being an oncologist.

It takes a village. And I am grateful for every person in hers.

Choose Hope. 💙

Stay tuned for Mrs. Coleman’s full video story.

09/04/2026

Cancer treatment should never be one-size-fits-all.

Before recommending a treatment plan, three important things I consider are:

1️⃣ The cancer itself — type, stage, location and how it’s behaving
2️⃣ The tumor biology — biomarkers, mutations or other test results that may affect treatment options
3️⃣ The patient — overall health, other medical conditions, previous treatments and individual goals

That's why two people with the “same” cancer may receive very different treatment plans.

The goal is to find the treatment that makes the most sense for the cancer and the person we're treating.

09/03/2026

True or False: Hair dye causes cancer? 💇‍♀️

💬 What cancer claim have you seen online that you want me to fact-check next?

09/02/2026

Being young doesn't mean you should ignore a change in your body that isn't going away.

Three symptoms I want younger adults to pay attention to include:

🔹 Unexplained weight loss without changes to diet or exercise
🔹 Persistent changes in bowel habits such as ongoing diarrhea, constipation, or a noticeable change from what's normal for you
🔹 Blood where it shouldn't be, including blood in your stool or unexplained bleeding

Most of the time, symptoms like these will have causes other than cancer. But being in your 20s or 30s isn't a reason to ignore something that's persistent, unexplained, or getting worse.

Don't assume you're “too young” to talk to your doctor about a change in your health.

09/02/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who wished me a happy birthday today, stopped by, brought gifts, sweets, and showed me so much love. I truly appreciate every one of you. ❤️

A special thank you to my amazing staff for the gift card and for making me feel so appreciated today.

But the best gift came before I even made it to work — my family singing “Happy Birthday” to me on FaceTime while I was driving in. ❤️

And my patients… you made me smile all day. Even while going through some of the hardest days of your own lives, so many of you still took a moment to wish me a happy birthday and show me love.

That means more to me than you probably realize.

Thank you all for making 44 feel pretty damn good. 😊❤️

09/01/2026

Localized and metastatic cancer are not the same thing.

📍 Localized cancer remains in the area where it started.

➡️ Metastatic cancer has spread from where it started to another part of the body.

That distinction can affect cancer staging, treatment options, and treatment goals.

What other cancer terms have you heard but never fully understood? Comment below.

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