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(Houma, LA) - Jeffrey P. Long, M.D., a Board Certified Radiation Oncologist, was recently appointed to the active medical staff at Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC). Dr. Long is practicing exclusively at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC. He is the newest physician to join the Southeast Louisiana Radiation Oncology Group (SLROG).

Dr. Long received his medical training at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. He completed residency training in Diagnostic Radiology at University of Arkansas for Health Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas and Humana Hospital-University in Louisville, Kentucky. He completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Dr. Long is the founder and Webmaster of the Radiation Oncology Online Journal, www.rooj.com. He has participated in many professional activities including research, presentations and publishing articles.

He has been active with the American Cancer Society in many states where he has held many positions, including President of the Macon County Unit in Illinois.

Immediately prior to his arrival in Houma, Long served as a radiation oncologist at the New Mexico Cancer Center in Gallup, New Mexico.

"I am excited to be a part of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC because of their clinical expertise and commitment to fighting cancer. I look forward to developing a close working relationship with my patients, and my peers. I am personally very committed to fighting cancer and will stay involved with the latest developments in treatment and research so that my patients can get the most progressive care possible," explained Dr. Long.

Dr. Long has three children in college. He and Jody Long will reside in Houma.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has been fighting cancer for over 35 years with locations in Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond, Houma and Gonzales. It has comprehensive cancer programs with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. These programs are accredited by the American College of Surgeons - the gold standard for community-based cancer care. For more information visit www.marybird.org.