Colorectal Cancer Archives | Louisiana Cancer Prevention and Control Programs

April 4, 2020

Having Cancer In A Pandemic World

Living life with cancer is already a pandemic for us patients, and even our allies and support system. We isolate, we avoid places and people because a cold, the flu, an accident, among other things, can take our lives faster than cancer. We are ALWAYS at high risk. What’s the difference with COVID-19? For me, it’s the news, social media, […]

March 3, 2020

Cancer Doesn’t Stop For Coronavirus

We know there’s only one topic on most people’s minds right now: Coronavirus. But don’t forget there are other killers out there, and just because we’re worried about one, doesn’t mean the others are taking a break. I bet you’re not suddenly running red lights, just because there’s less traffic, right? Cancer is one of those killers that is not […]

Breast Cancer

We make sure women who qualify get no-cost mammograms and the help they need to get screened (including financial help and transportation). We also provide online support to young breast cancer survivors and their caregivers. In addition, we educate women, providers, legislators, and others around the state to beat breast cancer in Louisiana.

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Cervical Cancer & HPV

No one should ever die from cervical cancer, which is why we provide no-cost Pap tests to Louisiana women who qualify. We also educate people at all levels – including parents, doctors, the general public and more – to make sure boys and girls are getting the HPV vaccine to prevent cancers (including cervical) after they’re grown.

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Colorectal Cancer

Catch colorectal cancer early and it’s more than 90% survivable. That’s why everyone 45 and over should be screened. But Louisiana has a special problem with the disease and that is why everyone should learn why we are more vulnerable and what we at LCP are doing about it.

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Lung Cancer & Tobacco

Lung cancer is the easiest cancer to prevent. So why is it the #1 cancer killer in Louisiana? More than 80% of lung cancers are caused by smoking, and that includes those killed by secondhand smoke. Learn how to quit, the dangers of secondhand smoke and e-cigs, and what we can do to save ourselves!

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