Ochsner Cancer Institute

11/13/2026

Early detection through lung cancer screening can save lives, especially for those at high risk.

Learn who should be screened and what to expect: https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/will-a-lung-cancer-screening-prevent-death/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=lung_cancer_awareness_month

Screening for high-risk patients can dramatically improve lung cancer survival rates.

11/06/2026

For lung cancer patients, the single anesthesia event allows them to receive a lung cancer diagnosis and begin treatment in the same visit. Ochsner was the first hospital in the Gulf South to perform this procedure.

In our Decoded podcast , Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center thoracic surgeon Brian Pettiford, MD, explains this innovative procedure, which keeps patients in the hospital for an average of only 2.3 days.

"Imagine coming in on a Monday, all that you know is that you have a spot on your lung, and you leave Wednesday afternoon with a diagnosis of cancer that has been definitively treated," Dr. Pettiford said.

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8I6sCSgLds

Learn more about Dr. Pettiford: https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/brian-pettiford/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lung_cancer_awareness_month

Learn more about lung cancer care at Ochsner: https://www.ochsner.org/services/lung-cancer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lung_cancer_awareness_month

11/05/2026

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States. Catching lung cancer in its earliest stages when it is most treatable is a key to survival.

Do you know the key symptoms, risk factors and who should get screened? Learn the four most important things about lung cancer and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

Read more: https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/3-things-to-know-about-lung-cancer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lung_cancer_awareness_month

Lung cancer generally does not have symptoms until it has spread, which is why screening and early detection are especially important for this type of cancer.

10/31/2026

Schedule your mammogram. Know your family history. Understand your risk.

About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.

Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center’s breast cancer team is the largest in the state. We offer advanced 3D mammography, a dedicated High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic, genetic testing and personalized treatment plans.

Our team is with you from diagnosis through treatment, surgery, reconstruction, recovery and beyond.

Schedule your mammogram at https://ow.ly/9MUo5102I4l

10/27/2026

Breast cancer treatment looks different for every patient.

At Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, our team combines specialized expertise, coordinated care and advances in medical technology to develop individual treatment plans and help patients navigate their diagnoses.

Learn more about Ochsner's approach to breast cancer care:

For patients diagnosed with breast cancer, treatment looks different from one person to another. At Ochsner Health, physicians combine specialized expertise, coordinated care and advances in medical technology to develop

10/26/2026

There's reason for hope when it comes to the treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Melanie Sheen, a breast medical oncologist at Ochsner Cancer Institute, is especially encouraged by the increased availability of innovative therapies for patients with higher-risk breast cancer, such as estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.

10/23/2026

In October 2024, Michelle A.'s annual mammogram revealed early-stage breast cancer.

She shares how integrative oncology services at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center – Baton Rouge helped her through treatment, reclaiming her health and prioritizing her well-being in ways she never had before.

Watch Michelle's full story here: https://ow.ly/LfwH50ZZUcM

Learn more about integrative oncology services at Ochsner: https://ow.ly/qnyS50ZZUe2

10/22/2026

We always love celebrating our breast cancer survivors at our annual survivor celebration!

A special addition to this year's event was the Isidore Newman Cross Country Team, who ran along the Mississippi River levee and stopped in front of Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center to recognize our survivors, caregivers, patients, and team members at the event.

Thank you, runners!

Learn more about breast cancer care and resources for patients at Ochsner: https://ow.ly/M86m50ZZU2l

10/21/2026

Join us in welcoming Marine Isakadze, MD, to Ochsner's team in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Dr. Isakadze is a neuro-oncologist who sees patients at Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center. She specializes in diagnosing and treating tumors that affect the brain and spinal cord, along with managing the neurologic complications of cancer and its treatments.

Dr. Isakadze earned her medical degree from David Tvildiani Medical University in Tbilisi, Georgia. She completed her neurology residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, where she served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in neuro-oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Committed to patient-centered care, Dr. Isakadze takes time to understand each patient's unique concerns, preferences and goals alongside their medical needs.

Welcome, Dr. Isakadze, to the Ochsner family. 💙

Learn more about Dr. Isakadze or schedule an appointment by calling 337–289–8282 or visiting https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/marine-isakadze-md/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social.