Tharwat Ghattas MD

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

03/13/2026

🤔 True or False: Cancer vaccines are already a cure?
False...The real progress is personalized treatment, not one miracle shot.

Have questions? 👇 Comment below.

03/11/2026

A patient once told me, “I’m sure it’s just stress...I’ve had a lot going on.”

And to be fair, stress can absolutely affect your body.

But what made me pause wasn’t the symptom itself, it was the pattern: it was new, it kept showing up, and it was getting worse instead of better.

Here’s the reminder: you don’t have to be 100% sure something is serious to get checked. If something feels “off” and it’s persistent, that’s enough reason to call your doctor.

Here are a few symptoms that can look like stress:
👉 Ongoing fatigue
👉 Loss of appetite
👉 Trouble sleeping or waking up drenched in sweat
👉 Headaches that are new, persistent, or worsening
👉 Bowel changes that last (constipation/diarrhea)
👉 Chest discomfort or tightness that keeps returning
👉 New lumps/swelling or enlarged lymph nodes

Fighting cancer with heart and science right here in Northeast Louisiana. I always have your back!

👋 We’re hiring!Dr. Ghattas is looking for a Medical Assistant or LPN to join our team in Monroe. If you’re compassionate...
03/11/2026

👋 We’re hiring!

Dr. Ghattas is looking for a Medical Assistant or LPN to join our team in Monroe. If you’re compassionate, detail-oriented, and love caring for patients, we’d love to hear from you!

➡️ Call 318-460-5127 to learn more or apply.
🔗 Application link is in the comment section of this post.

03/10/2026

Here are 3️⃣ less-talked-about cancer symptoms that deserve attention!

This isn't to scare you, to remind you: if it’s new, persistent, or worsening, get checked. If you have a cancer diagnosis, give our clinic a call today.

Cancer Survival Is Improving — And That’s Real ProgressThe newest report from the American Cancer Society brings encoura...
03/09/2026

Cancer Survival Is Improving — And That’s Real Progress

The newest report from the American Cancer Society brings encouraging news for patients and families.

03/09/2026

New here? Welcome, we’re glad you found us. 💛

With Dr. Ghattas you’ll get personal, expert cancer care close to home with a team that takes time, explains the plan clearly, and treats you like a person, not a chart.

If it’s your first visit, here’s what helps:
✔️ Bring a list of medications and supplements
✔️ Bring your questions (even if they feel small)
✔️ Bring someone you trust to take notes
✔️ Bring any recent labs, scans, or records if you have them

Fighting cancer with heart and science right here in Northeast Louisiana. I always have your back!

03/06/2026

Here are 3 biopsy myths I hear all the time...😅

A biopsy is a tool to get answers, not a verdict. If you’re waiting on results, you deserve clarity and a plan!

If you have a cancer diagnosis, give our clinic a call today.

03/05/2026

As an oncologist, here is what you see vs. what I see...

I always have you and your family's back! Share this video with someone who needs to hear it.
👉 If you have a cancer diagnosis, give our clinic a call today.

03/04/2026

As an oncologist, here are 3 symptoms I wish patients mentioned sooner…

1️⃣ Bloating that doesn’t go away
2️⃣ Getting full quickly or losing appetite
3️⃣ New or worsening fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest

Not to scare you, to help you act. Save this and share it. 👇

03/03/2026

March is ! 💙 Here are 3 easy prevention wins for colon health...

I always have your back!
👉 Have questions? Comment below.

03/02/2026

Happy Monday from this chaotic, fun-loving team! We are starting this week with some laughter! 😆

Taking the boys for haircuts is never my favorite errand, but today really put things in perspective.My stylist looked a...
03/02/2026

Taking the boys for haircuts is never my favorite errand, but today really put things in perspective.

My stylist looked a bit frail. She tried to keep up the usual small talk, but eventually opened up and shared that she has cancer. She just had her first treatment a few days ago.

I didn’t put my "doctor hat" on right away. I just listened. She talked about the bone-deep exhaustion, the immediate nausea when her partner tried to cook her dinner, and the reality of having to work through it all just to support her family.

When she paused, I told her I'm an oncologist. We spent the rest of the haircut talking through her symptoms. I gave her some practical tips for the nausea and specific things to bring up with her own doctor.

Yesterday was a reminder of the invisible, heavy battles people fight while just trying to get through their workday.

If you're going through treatment, please remember: don't tough out the side effects in silence. Talk to our care team. We can help. 💙

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