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Cancer Treatment Services
Lane Cancer Center
In our continuing efforts to address cancer care, Lane Regional Medical Center has partnered with Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center to provide enhanced care to Zachary-area patients requiring medical oncology services.
In one central location in the heart of Zachary, Lane Cancer Center offers medical office visits, chemotherapy, infusion services and radiation therapy.
The Lane Cancer Center is also building a network of vital cancer resources, including national clinical trials, prevention, education and early detection services, support groups for various types of cancer, and therapy activities including art, meditation, yoga, massage, walking, and pet therapy – all at no cost to patients or their families.
With easy parking, flexible scheduling, and a patient-friendly facility, Lane Cancer Center is making the fight against cancer a little easier.
Colon Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States.
Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the rectum or colon. Both of these organs are in the lower portion of your digestive system. Colorectal cancer may not present any symptoms, especially in the early stages. Some symptoms may include constipation, diarrhea, blood in stool, rectal bleeding, excessive gas, and abdominal cramps.
We have listed below an overview of what is covered in a colon cancer patient consultation.
- Explain your cancer diagnosis and stage
- Discuss all of your treatment options and recommend the best course of treatment for your specific case
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care
- Help maintain your quality of life by managing cancer-related pain, symptoms and treatment side effects
Preparing for Your Appointment
To make an appointment with Lane Cancer Center, please complete the form on this page or call our cancer team at 225-230-6578. For your first appointment, there are several documents that you will be asked to bring. These can include:
- Previous health records
- List of all current medications (including how often each is taken and the dosage amounts)
- List of all your physicians and their contact information
- Insurance cards
- Driver's license
We understand that each appointment may bring new topics that need to be discussed with your doctor. In order to make the most of your appointment time and to prevent things from being overlooked, we suggest keeping a list of all questions that you would like to ask, along with a notebook to record your own notes.
