The Latest Cancer News
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Free Cancer Screenings During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer awareness is important during any month but especially during September, the month designated as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men. During September, free prostate cancer screenings are offered to the public in hopes of reaching as many men as possible.
These screenings are for men age 50 and older who do not have a doctor or have not been screened in the past 12 months. Those at higher risk such as African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer should consider being screened beginning at age 45 (the prostate cancer screening includes a PSA blood test and physical exam performed by a doctor). The American Cancer Society recommends discussing prostate screening with your doctor to determine if it is right for you.
Click here to read about upcoming prostate cancer
screenings in Baton Rouge.
Click here to read about an upcoming prostate cancer screening in Houma.
Click here to read about an upcoming prostate cancer screening in Gonzales.Click here for a list of all our cancer screenings this month.
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100-year-old Patient Completes Treatment
On August 23, 100-year-old Tennessee native Trent Lane completed his radiation treatment for skin cancer at Mary Bird Perkins in Baton Rouge. He was treated in 2002 as well.
"The people at Mary Bird Perkins have been splendid," Lane said. "I could never choose a person that has impacted me the most because they all have."
Always cheerful and talkative, Lane recalled joking around with his treatment team.
"I gave them problems every once in a while, but it was all in fun," he said.Lane went to graduate school at LSU, earning a master's degree in physical chemistry. In 1936, he enlisted in the Air Force as part of the Civil Air Patrol.
Every day during his treatment time, Lane would offer science and aviation facts for Mary Bird Perkins staff. His treatment team came to expect his "fact of the day" and enjoyed learning from a man with so much life experience.
Lane remains physically active, competing in the Senior Olympics since 1991. Lane holds 17 world records and competes in the javelin, hammer throw, weight and shot put events. He is scheduled to compete again October 1.
Trent Lane, a 100-year-old patient, finished his treatment for skin cancer in August.
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2010 Fight Cancer Campaign Begins
The 2010 Fight Cancer Campaign (FCC) has officially begun. Mary Bird Perkins board members, volunteers and staff kicked off the 2010 campaign at the home of Tom and Lisa Adamek on Thursday, August 26. FCC volunteers, along with staff members from Mary Bird Perkins, will meet with individuals and companies throughout the community to share the story of Mary Bird Perkins and raise financial support for the our mission to lessen the burden of cancer and to support Mary Bird Perkins' medical physics program and initiatives, clinical trials and early detection/prevention programs.
Please join the many others who are making a difference through the 2010 Fight Cancer Campaign by making your gift today! Make your gift online by clicking here or contact Mindy Tyler at (225) 215-1233 or Mindyt@marybird.com.
From L to R: Lisa Adamek (Rathbone Division chair), Rose Hudson (Campaign vice-chair) and Shelley Mockler (Campaign chair) pose with their MBP capes representing the all-female leadership for the 2010 FCC. (Other division leaders not pictured are Elisabeth Quinn (Individual Division chair) and Stacey Chiasson (Corporate Division chair). -
'Close to Home' Summer Gala nets more than $50K
Lively entertainment, a memorable program and energetic supporters made the inaugural "Close to Home" summer gala benefitting Mary Bird Perkins a resounding success.
The leadership and enthusiasm of Greater Northshore President’s Council member Robert “Mike” Ford, coupled with the organization of Strategic Employee Benefit Services (SEBS) and Northwestern Mutual of Louisiana (NML), turned this August 19 event at Abita Oaks Plantation in Abita Springs into a spectacular gala raising more than $50,000 toward the fight against cancer in the community. Special thanks to event organizers Shelley Pennington and Amanda Lyday and the NML/SEBS team whose assistance was invaluable in making this event possible. Click here to read the full story.
From L to R: Kevin Gardner (SEBS), Steve Dugal (NML) and Robert “Mike” Ford (SEBS)
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See us on YouTube
Mary Bird Perkins recently launched its own YouTube channel. Visit http://www.youtube.com/user/marybirdperkins to see the new Fight Cancer Campaign video, event videos like the 3rd Annual Minority Cancer Awareness Event and more!
And don't forget to become a fan of Mary Bird Perkins on Facebook here and follow us on Twitter here.
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Community Events Make a Difference in the Fight Against Cancer
Red Stick Sports 2010 Coaches Tournament Gives Back
Since 1981, Red Stick Sports has been offering the latest in sports uniforms, equipment and corporate apparel to the south Louisiana area. Red Stick Sports has always been a great partner in our community and in the past year they have become partners with Mary Bird Perkins in its fight against cancer. Red Stick was the official volunteer T-shirt sponsor for the 2010 Mary Bird Perkins Merrill Lynch Open in June and also made Mary Bird Perkins the beneficiary of their 2010 Coaches’ Golf Tournament. Red Stick presented Mary Bird Perkins with a check for $1,000.
“My grandmother passed away in 2008 from cancer," said Brian Redman, Red Stick Sports general manager. "Cancer has affected our lives and family like so many others in our community. We made the decision to make Mary Bird Perkins the beneficiary of our annual Coaches' Golf Tournament so we can help fight cancer in our community. Red Stick Sports is very excited about partnering with a great organization such as Mary Bird Perkins and we look forward to a very successful tournament in 2011.”
We are so thankful for the wonderful support Red Stick Sports provides, and we look forward to continuing our partnership.Save the Date – VOLLEYBALL FOR A CURE!
Join St. Joseph's Academy, St. Michael the Archangel High School, Dutchtown High School and St. Amant High School as they come together to raise funds to support breast cancer research and awareness during a “Paint the Gym Pink” volleyball match.
Tuesday, September 21
St. Michael the Archangel High School vs. St. Joseph’s Academy
At St. Michael the Archangel High School
17521 Monitor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LAWednesday, October 6
Dutchtown High School vs. St. Amant High School
At Dutchtown High School
13165 Highway 73
Geismar, LA
For more information on how your school or sports team can join the fight against cancer by hosting a “Geaux Pink” event, contact Danielle Mack at (225) 215-1248 or dmack@marybird.com.
Save the Date — Spa Night
Bumble Lane Spa Retreat will host its annual “Spa Night” fundraiser to benefit Mary Bird Perkins on Thursday, October 28, at 6 p.m.
Bumble Lane (at Towne Center)
7450 Jefferson Highway, Suite 350
Baton Rouge, LA
More details will be available soon. For information on participating, please contact Danielle Mack at (225) 215-1248 or dmack@marybird.com.
2nd Annual DISCOver a Cure Event a Success
Stevie and LeLe Keller, young Baton Rouge philanthropists, hosted the 2nd Annual DISCOver a Cure charity dance for seventh and eighth grade students on Thursday, August 5, at the Crown Plaza Hotel. This unique event, which raised nearly $9,000, will be invested toward Mary Bird Perkins’ mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer in our community. -
Long-time Volunteer to Lead Community Golf Efforts
Long-time volunteer Randy Haddad has joined Mary Bird Perkins as a full-time employee, accepting the position of Development Officer. He will focus on community and third-party golf events. Haddad will provide day-to-day leadership and full support for the Mary Bird Perkins Baton Rouge golf tournament and will work with each member of the organizing committee to help meet and exceed annual goals. Haddad will also be working with current community golf tournaments that support Mary Bird Perkins and finding ways for those events to continue to grow and keep helping us fight cancer in southeast Louisiana.
Haddad has been involved as a volunteer with Mary Bird Perkins for more than 6 years and has spent the last 3 years as chairman of the Baton Rouge golf tournament. Click here for the full story. -
National Foundations Support Mary Bird Perkins' Cancer Screening Program
The Rite Aid Foundation is the latest national foundation to support the work of Mary Bird Perkins' CARE Network. The Foundation has granted $10K to the Center's early cancer detection program targeting the underinsured and uninsured population.
"The Rite Aid Foundation is pleased to be able to partner with worthwhile organizations such as Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to reach our neighbors," said Gayle Rife, manager of the Pennsylvania-based Foundation. Click here to read the full story.
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Northshore News
St. Tammany Memorial Cancer Fund Helps Patients with Transportation
The St. Tammany Memorial Cancer Fund recently made a generous gift of more than $13,000 to Mary Bird Perkins in Covington to help provide transportation for patients needing assistance getting to and from their treatments.
“Our board recognizes the importance of continuity of care for cancer patients throughout the treatment process and is pleased to provide funds for transportation assistance to those requiring it during recovery,” said Alfred W. “Buzzy” Brown, III, president of the St. Tammany Memorial Cancer Fund (STMCF).
This is the second year the organization has made a donation to fill this specific need, bringing the two-year total to $20,000.
“Reliable, consistent transportation for patients to and from daily radiation treatments for five to seven weeks can present great obstacles to patients and their families, especially those who live in rural areas," said Mike Miranda, program manager, Mary Bird Perkins in Covington. "This greatly helps us to continue working to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer in southeast Louisiana.”
From L to R: Alfred W. “Buzzy” Brown, III, president, St. Tammany Memorial Cancer Fund (STMCF); Cindy Harlan, chair, MBP Greater Northshore President’s Council; Larry Galloway, STMCF board member; Mike Miranda, program manager, MBP, Covington; Sharon Landry, executive director, STMCF.
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Tribute Gifts
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
In honor of this special month, give a gift that lasts and honor a breast cancer survivor in your life. Through your gift, you will honor someone special while helping Mary Bird Perkins continue to provide the highest quality radiation therapy and compassionate care in southeast Louisiana.
When you make a tribute gift, Mary Bird Perkins will both acknowledge your contribution and notify the honoree or other designated individual(s) such as family members (when provided).
To make a tribute gift by mail, send your check payable to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. If you would like notification of the gift sent to someone, please be sure to include the reason behind your contribution (as in, "in honor of the 65th birthday of John Miller"), plus the name(s) and address(es) of those to receive the notification.
For more information on making a tax-deductible tribute gift, contact Danielle Mack at (225) 215-1248 or dmack@marybird.com.
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2010 D. Jensen Holliday Award Recipient Named
Gloria Graham of Baton Rouge has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the D. Jensen Holliday Award. Gloria was nominated by Julia Bradford Moore, the 2007 recipient of the Holliday Award. The award is given annually to honor and recognize an individual in the communities served by Mary Bird Perkins having made a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer.
Graham, a five year cancer survivor, has given freely her time, talent and treasure to the cancer community. Her uniqueness is that she has experienced what many survivors are going through and is willing to help in any way that will make their road to recovery a smooth journey. Her perseverance and commitment is always evident, and it is with this spirit of volunteerism that she works tirelessly with many projects to service our community through several organizations.
Graham volunteers for Our Lady of the Lake, Earl K. Long, Baton Rouge General, Oschner Hospitals, Mary Bird Perkins, American Cancer Society, Cancer Services, Race for the Cure, Relay for Life and Sisters Supporting Sisters.
The D. Jensen Holliday was established by the Mary Bird Perkins Board of Directors as an expression of its deep gratitude for the significant contribution Holliday made to the Center.
Previous D. Jensen Holliday Award Recipients:
2009 Louis D. Curet
2008 Warren E. Buckley
2007 Julia Bradford Moore
2006 John McNulty, M.D.
2005 Hillar C. Moore
2004 Mary Jane Howell -
Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation Visit Gonzales Cancer Screening
On August 13, staff from the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation visited a cancer screening in Gonzales, funded this year through the Foundation’s grant program. Mary Bird Perkins is truly grateful for the Foundation’s support of early detection and patient navigation.
From L to R: Dan Bevan, President of the Foundation, Donna Saurage, who serves on the Boards of MBP Cancer Center and the Wilson Foundation, Dianna Stephens, V.P. of Administration of the Wilson Foundation, Jan Ross, V.P. of Grants Administration at Wilson, and Todd Stevens, CEO of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
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TeamMBP
Join the challenge - Be part of the TeamMBP Pink Ribbon Project!
Create a personal tribute page to honor the cancer survivor in your life during October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Help Mary Bird Perkins raise funds and further our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer in our community. Set up your own personal website and obtain support from friends, family and colleagues while honoring, remembering or celebrating someone special.
Honor your loved one today with your personal tribute site!
Visit: http://fightcancer.marybird.org/mbppinkribbonprojectFor more information on customizing your own personal web page for an event or tribute, contact Danielle Mack at (225) 215-1248 or fightcancer@marybird.com.
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