Previously, colorectal cancer was a cause for concern among middle-age and older men and women. Traditionally, the standard guidelines recommend men and women to get their first screening at age 50 and then once every 10 years. Certain people have been recommended to start screening earlier, including African American men and women at 45 years old and people with a family history of colon cancer at 40 years of age. […]
Glen Halder of Destrehan had a life-changing year in 2012 – just three months after his first child was delivered stillborn, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After spending over seven years in remission, he is once again in a fight for his life. […]
The lives of Destrehan’s Yousef Skaikay, his wife Louissa and their three children took a jarring turn last month, when Louissa passed out and was rushed to the emergency room. […]
Arthur Wear of Des Allemands holds a mantra dear, one he learned while battling cancer that manifested when he was just 15 years old: We walk by faith, not by sight. […]
The American Legion Post 83 in Lockport will hold a cancer benefit for Philip Gilligan at the Lockport post on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Music will be provided by Waylon Thibodaux, […]
When Dana Dufrene learned the terrible news — that her 14-year-old cousin, Rylee Pizani, had been diagnosed with brain cancer — her empathy immediately overtook her emotions. […]
Jordan Arnaud came to the Fishing for Frankie Memorial Bass Tournament every year for the last five years and then the Des Allemands 10-year-old did the amazing at this year’s fundraiser. Jordan won a cut-out, […]
Two very worthy causes are at the center of the second annual Dad Dad’s Club pastalaya cookoff, which will raise funds to aid Ronnie Baker of St. Rose and Cheri Palmisano of Destrehan, each of whom are battling cancer. […]
Angie Heitz was just two days from her 50th birthday when she learned of her inconceivable yet real diagnosis on June 9 of last year. […]
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