Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond

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. 👇

10/06/2026

Connection can make a difference during a cancer journey. 💜

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond offers a free Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) Support Group for patients and caregivers looking to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of this diagnosis.

Led by Heidi Rhea of A Rhea of Hope La, the group offers a supportive space to share experiences, ask questions and find encouragement from others walking a similar path.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 10–11 a.m.
📍 Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond

Open to all and free of charge. Please share with someone who may benefit from this support. For more information, visit the link in the comments.

10/01/2026

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

All month long, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is inviting our communities to come together in support of those impacted by cancer.

Whether you wear pink, host a fundraiser, rally your workplace, school or team, or simply help spread the word, every effort can make a meaningful difference for patients and families.

Geaux Pink is about showing support, raising awareness and standing together with those facing cancer, right here in the communities we call home.

💕 Join us this October and help make an impact.

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.

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.

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.

09/23/2026

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.

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.

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.

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. 🙏

09/18/2026

Thank you to the Tangipahoa Chamber for helping us celebrate this exciting milestone for cancer care in Hammond. 💜

We’re grateful to be part of this community and proud to continue investing in advanced technology that helps our team deliver more precise, personalized care close to home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ribbon-cutting and helped recognize the physicians, physicists, therapists, staff and partners who make this work possible.

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.

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. ⬇️

09/09/2026

During GYN Cancer Awareness Month, we’re reminding women that changes in their health are worth paying attention to, and that getting answers may start with asking more questions.

If you’ve received a diagnosis, have concerns about persistent symptoms or simply want another perspective on your care, seeking a second opinion can help you feel more informed and confident about your next steps.

At Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, you can connect directly with one of our physicians to discuss your diagnosis, treatment options or concerns. A referral is not always required to start that conversation. If something doesn’t feel right, or if you’d like another expert perspective, don’t wait to take the next step.

To make an appointment with one of our physicians, visit the link in the first comment.

08/20/2026

Why Mary Bird Perkins? We bring cancer prevention directly to you. 🚐

Knowing which cancer screenings you need, and when to get them, can feel overwhelming. That's why our Prevention on the Go (POGO) program brings cancer screenings and education directly to the communities we serve.

We visit workplaces, churches, community centers and local events. And at each one, our goal is to make early detection more convenient and accessible.

Since 2002, Prevention on the Go has:
✔️ Provided more than 120,000 cancer screenings
✔️ Helped detect nearly 1,000 cancers
✔️ Connected thousands of people with potentially lifesaving care through earlier detection

If you're wondering what cancer screenings are recommended for your age or risk factors, we're here to help.🫶

Visit the link below to learn more about Prevention on the Go.

08/14/2026

Something exciting is happening at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond! 💜

Join us for an Open House Celebration on Wednesday, September 16, from 4–6 p.m. as we celebrate the latest advancements helping us bring innovative cancer care even closer to home.

Guests will have the opportunity to take part in a ceremonial ribbon cutting, tour the Cancer Center and get a closer look at new technology, including the Elekta Evo CT-Linac and Omni Legend PET/CT.

We look forward to welcoming patients, families, survivors, community members and partners as we celebrate another step forward for cancer care in Tangipahoa Parish.

📍 Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond
15728 Jay Smith MD Drive
Hammond, LA 70403

06/26/2026

Behind every bag of groceries is a patient receiving one more layer of support during treatment. 💜

In our latest blog, we’re highlighting how team members like Jordan Davis, registered dietitian nutritionist at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond, help patients access nutritious food and personalized guidance through our therapeutic food services.

From standing in the pantry to helping connect patients with resources tailored to their needs, Jordan’s work reflects our commitment to whole-person care and to helping ease the burden of cancer in practical, meaningful ways.

Read the blog at the link in the first comment.

06/26/2026

Thank you, Northshore! 🙌 You truly showed up. 👏

This past weekend, community members came together for Barbershop Bash Northshore to take an important step toward protecting their health through cancer screenings, wellness resources and preventive care.

At this year’s event, 24% of those screened were uninsured and 45% had never been screened before, a powerful reminder of why events like this matter so much.

We’re grateful to our attendees, community partners, volunteers and team members who helped make the day possible. A special thank you to our sponsor, UnitedHealth Group, as well as Beacon Light Church and the Omega Psi Phi fraternity members for their support.

Events like Barbershop Bash help strengthen community health by meeting people where they are, increasing access to care and creating more opportunities for early detection and prevention.

Thank you for helping make this year’s event such a success. 💜

📸 Swipe through to check out a few highlights from the day!