Tharwat Ghattas MD

04/21/2026

Ruston, we’re here for you! 🤝

Dr. Ghattas and Jholeh Jones, MSN, FNP-C, AOCNP are now seeing patients in Ruston, LA at the Highland Clinic, located inside Green Clinic. We’re proud to bring compassionate, advanced cancer care closer to home for Ruston and the surrounding communities.

Need an appointment? 📍 Visit us at 1200 S. Farmerville St., Suite 203, Ruston, LA or call 318-224-2228 to get scheduled.

04/21/2026

Top 5️⃣ cancers causing the most deaths in the U.S. The first one might shock you! 👀 The takeaway isn’t fear - it’s focus: prevention, screening, and early detection save lives.

Do these surprise you? Comment below.

04/20/2026

Here are 3️⃣ habits that lower cancer risk by 40%...

Does one of these surprise you? Which one is hardest? Comment below!

04/19/2026

Late night reflection:

Walk in before the sun
Name on the chart, I know it by heart
Coffee gone cold in my hand
You smile and ask, "How bad is it now?"
I straighten my coat
Try to sound like hope
But part of me’s already grieving
Before you even leave the room

I give you all I’ve got, then some more
Every goodbye carves a notch in my core
I love you like I’m meant to
I hold you while you break
I’m saving lives for a living
But it’s my soul that pays
I’m your rock, I’m your answer
I’m your last thin thread
I love being here for you
But I lose a little light
Every time I walk you to the edge

Jokes by the chemo chairs
I laugh too loud, trying not to drown
Birthdays in plastic crowns
Singing off-key just to hear you sing back
I drive home in silence
Hands still smell like soap
Replay every word I chose
Like I could rewrite what your blood cells wrote

I give you all I’ve got, then some more
Every goodbye carves a notch in my core
I love you like I’m meant to
I hold you while you break
I’m saving lives for a living
But it’s my soul that pays
I’m your rock, I’m your answer
I’m your last thin thread
I love being here for you
But I lose a little light
Every time I walk you to the edge

Some nights I count the faces
Like stars I couldn’t keep
Ask the ceiling all my questions
Why them, why not me
Am I failing when the science fails?
Or just standing in the storm?
If feeling this much wrecks me
Is that what makes me warm?

I give you all I’ve got, then some more
Every goodbye carves a notch in my core
I love you like I’m meant to
I hold you while you break
I’m saving lives for a living
But it’s my soul that pays
I’m your rock, I’m your answer
Even when I bend and shake
If losing parts of me
Is the price of being yours
Then I’ll carry every name
On the pieces of my heart I can’t restore

04/17/2026

: Eating sugar directly causes cancer to grow faster...

False! 🚫

While a high-sugar diet can lead to obesity (a risk factor), sugar doesn't feed cancer cells any more than it feeds healthy cells.

Have questions? Comment below.

04/16/2026

In this reel, I walk through a next-generation sequencing test, which looks at the tumor’s genetic makeup in more detail. 🧬

That matters because it can reveal mutations, markers, or treatment targets that may help guide a more personalized plan. In some cases, it can also help us identify additional treatment options or clinical trials.

Have questions about next-generation sequencing?
➡️ Drop them below or call our clinic to schedule an appointment.

04/16/2026

5,000 followers...thank you. 🫶

This picture was taken in between patients, questions, and the kind of moments that fill a normal day at the clinic. That’s why this milestone means so much to me. Behind that number are real people...patients, families, caregivers, survivors, and supporters. People looking for hope, answers, and reassurance in hard moments. I don’t take that trust lightly, and I’m deeply grateful for every person who has chosen to be here.

Thank you for being here.

If this page has encouraged you in any way, tell me one word it has given you...hope, clarity, comfort, strength, or something else.

04/15/2026

Some symptoms look small...until they aren’t! Three I never want people to brush off:

1️⃣ A cough that lingers for weeks
2️⃣ Unexplained weight loss
3️⃣ New bleeding, including in the stool, urine, or between periods

These symptoms do not always mean cancer, but they do deserve attention. Early answers protect options.

Which of these surprises you most? 👉 Comment 1, 2, or 3, and share this with someone who tends to “wait it out.”

04/14/2026

My as an oncologist...guilt does not heal. ❤️‍🩹

If a habit played a role in someone’s cancer, shame is not the treatment plan. Patients need clear answers, real support, and a path forward - not blame. My job is to help people move ahead with heart, science, and dignity.

What is something you wish more people understood about supporting cancer patients? Share it below.

04/13/2026

Even oncologists need a reset now and then. Between the education, the appointments, and the serious conversations, a little laughter goes a long way! 😆

Comment a 😂 if this gave you a smile to start the week.

04/10/2026

: Cancer doesn't kill you, but chemo does...False! 🚫

Cancer can be life-threatening, and chemo is one tool we use to treat it. Chemo can have serious side effects, but we don’t use it casually. We use it when the benefit outweighs the risk, and we watch you closely.

Have questions? Comment below.

04/09/2026

Patients and Providers already love her !

We’re thrilled to welcome Jholeh Jones, MSN, FNP‑C, AOCNP, to Highland Clinic Oncology & Hematology!
With a strong background in oncology and a dedication to compassionate and comprehensive care, Jholeh is a wonderful addition to the Highland Clinic team! Jholeh is now accepting patients at our new Ruston, Louisiana location!

📍 Highland Clinic Oncology – Ruston
1200 S Farmerville St. Suite 203
Ruston, LA 71270
📞 Office: (318) 224-2228