LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center

11/17/2025

💜 Together, we can change the story of cancer in Louisiana. Your support helps bring world-class research, clinical trials, and compassionate care home and fuels a future that goes far beyond NCI Designation.

Give today and be part of the breakthrough that never stops ➡️ https://give.lsuhealthfoundation.org/cancercenter

Today, the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center is reimagining, reinventing, strengthening, and modernizing how Louisianians tackle a cancer diagnosis and more importantly, how they can prevent it. Our research programs directly benefit the Louisiana community by providing access to resources to prevent ca...

11/14/2025

LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center Director Lucio Miele spoke with WWL-TV about new research showing that weight-loss injections (GLP-1 medications) may also help lower the risk of certain cancers linked to obesity.

Dr. Miele explains why this matters for Louisiana, where obesity-related cancers remain a major health challenge, and how emerging therapies paired with healthy lifestyle habits could help reduce cancer risk in our communities.

Watch the full segment here:

Study finds GLP-1 drugs may reduce risk of more than a dozen cancers, offering hope in Louisiana where obesity-related cancer rates are high.

11/13/2025

For too long, Louisiana residents have had to travel far for advanced cancer care. We’re changing that.

The LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center is on a journey toward National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation. A milestone that will bring more groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and expanded access to care right here at home.

Learn how our team and partners across LSU and LCMC Health are working together to improve cancer outcomes for every community in Louisiana.

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When you or a loved one faces a cancer diagnosis, the last thing you should worry about is how far you’ll need to travel for quality, affordable care. 

11/12/2025

Considering a clinical trial? It’s a big decision and one you don’t have to make alone.

Our latest LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center blog walks you through the key questions to ask before enrolling in a clinical trial: What’s the purpose of this study? Who will oversee my care? Will I still see my regular oncologist? And more.

Being informed means choosing treatment that aligns with your values and health journey.

Read more here: https://conta.cc/3WQygAN

Read about clinical trials, including important questions to ask before joining to make informed decisions about your care and participation.

11/11/2025

Ready to make a difference and have a great time? Support Elise Raynal from the LSU Health Foundation at Shuck Cancer Nov. 20!

Use code LSU at checkout to save $25 per ticket. Every ticket helps fuel the fight against cancer.

Grab your tickets now and show your support -- https://shuckcancer.org/ticket-donations/

11/11/2025

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11/10/2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. A time to shine a light on one of the toughest cancers to treat and the groundbreaking work being done to change that right here in Louisiana.

At LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, Dr. Omeed Moaven, surgical oncologist and researcher, is leading efforts to discover better treatments and improve survival through innovative approaches like immunotherapy, biobanking, and multidisciplinary care.

Learn more about how Dr. Moaven is collaborating with teams across LSU and LCMC Health to turn science into survival ⬇️
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In Louisiana and across the country, pancreatic cancer continues to be one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of the disease. On average, the five-year survival rate is 12

11/07/2025

At Louisiana State University, researcher Weishan Huang, PhD, is building on Nobel Prize–winning science to understand how the body’s immune system can be fine-tuned to fight disease including cancer.

Her work focuses on regulatory T cells, the “peacekeepers” of the immune system that keep inflammation in check. But in cancer, these same cells can sometimes help tumors hide from attack. By studying the genes that control these T cells Dr. Huang’s lab is uncovering new ways to help the immune system strike the right balance.

Read more about Dr. Huang's work here: https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/10/tcell-biology-huang.php

This research is part of LSU’s broader mission to advance discovery and innovation through the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center improving outcomes for patients across Louisiana and beyond.

11/06/2025

We’re proud to celebrate the dedicated teams from the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center and LSU Health New Orleans for earning Certificates of Excellence from the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) recognizing exceptional patient enrollment in treatment and cancer control trials!

Learn more about clinical trials:

Bringing advanced cancer research and treatment to our region The latest advancements in cancer studies are available close to home What is a clinical trial or cancer study? Cancer affects 1 in 4 Americans. However major advances in understanding what causes cancer, and how best to treat it, have de...

11/05/2025

Big congratulations to the LSU New Orleans Gynecologic Oncology team on their recent publication in O&G Open “Minimizing Travel Burden of Gynecologic Cancer Surveillance Through a Unique Multidisciplinary Telehealth Program.”

Their study describes the STEEL MAGNOLIAS hybrid telehealth model, in which rural patients are seen in-person by a local gynecologist while simultaneously consulting with a gynecologic oncologist via video. The program cut median travel distances from ~137 miles to ~17 miles, maintained high guideline adherence, and earned strong patient satisfaction.

Read more ➡️ https://journals.lww.com/ogopen/fulltext/2025/10000/minimizing_travel_burden_of_gynecologic_cancer.19.aspx

This work exemplifies innovation in cancer survivorship care placing patients first, breaking down access barriers, and reimagining how high-quality specialty follow-up can be delivered closer to home.

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.💙

Our friends at The American Cancer Society have released a video series that shares real stories from survivors and caregivers, along with the latest insights on prevention, early detection, and treatment.

Watch the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRu0uHzo7TdLhUnE6vNwkp6JdXBeK0QUG

Early detection saves lives. If you or a loved one are at higher risk for lung cancer, talk to your healthcare provider about low-dose CT screening.

At LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, we’re committed to advancing research, care, and community education to reduce the burden of lung cancer across Louisiana.

Explore our in-depth video series on lung cancer staging. Learn how tumor size, lymph node involvement, and metastasis impact diagnosis and treatment plannin...