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Luling native, former COVID nurse battles cancer for 4th time
Stephanie DesForges became a nurse because she wanted to help people, just as her mother Patricia Marse had in her many years as a registered nurse. […]
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Destrehan High alum, 20, passes away from aggressive form of cancer
Authentic. Selfless. Uplifting. Joyful.
These were just a few of the many descriptions of Kaylee Diodene by those who knew her during her life, one cut tragically short last week. […]
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Luling man diagnosed with brain cancer finds strength in family
A week after meeting Dawn, Lance Boudoin looked at her and asked a question: “Will you marry me?” […]
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Luling family reeling after daughter diagnosed with rare, aggressive brain cancer
It was the last thing any parent would expect to hear – or should ever have to. […]
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After losing father to cancer, former DHS student starts non-profit to help others
When her dad, Ronnie, passed away five years ago from brain cancer, Catherine Baker knew that one day she wanted to be in a position to help those battling the disease. […]
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After losing sister to cancer, woman lends helping hand to children battling disease
After losing her sister to pediatric cancer in 2019, Rebecca Murray made it her mission to help those going through similar, difficult journeys. […]
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Norco woman battles cancer, advocates others ‘listen to’ their bodies
When Heather Barber moved to Destrehan and began working with Ochsner a little over a year ago, she had a notable adjustment to make to a new job and a new city all at once. Samantha Worley was there for Barber to lean on. […]
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Destrehan resident’s life takes a turn after routine appendectomy reveals cancer
Destrehan resident Dana Fontenot’s story of how she became a cancer patient began earlier this year with an emergency appendectomy. […]
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T-shirt fundraiser honors teacher’s years of service
A T-shirt fundraiser benefitting the Kellie Fletcher Growl Scholarship Fund will close this week, and organizer Dana Dufrene said she hopes sales will bolster the memory fund of her friend. […]