Our multi-disciplinary approach to cancer care brings together the resources and training of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, registered nurses, dieticians, social workers and other clinicians who work to design treatment programs that accommodate the special needs of oncology patients and their families. Offering the full spectrum of cancer care from education to diagnosis and treatment, we commit ourselves daily to detecting, controlling and curing cancer. Our cancer care unit, outpatient infusion center and radiation oncology department provides chemotherapy, biotherapy, radiation therapy and symptom management in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Lafayette General’s Cancer Care is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for our comprehensive cancer program. The commission bases its accreditation on appropriate diagnosis, including staging of cancers, as well as treatment.

To ensure our patients receive the best possible care, Physician Tumor Board meetings are held twice a month. Physicians in many disciplines attend these meetings. Doctors discuss cases of newly diagnosed cancers and appropriate treatment options, giving the oncology patients the benefit of a multidisciplinary physician review of their case.

LGMC's Home Health service provides cancer therapies, patient care and cancer education in the patient's home. In the case of terminally ill patients, LGMC and Hospice of Acadiana collaborate to offer inpatient hospice services like pain and symptom management, counseling and referral. Comprehensive cancer care means more than providing treatment for all types of cancers and care for all types of people. It means playing an active role in cancer awareness in our community, teaching cancer prevention, offering screenings and instilling in everyone the importance of early detection and cancer prevention. 

Radiation Oncology

LGMC's Radiation Oncology Center is a hospital-based facility, providing the most advanced radiation therapy available today. Our board-certified radiation oncologists, radiation therapists and registered nurses work closely with the entire cancer team to ensure continuity of care during every phase of cancer treatment.The Center has two photon linear accelerators which allow the radiation oncologist to plan the most effective treatment individualized to each patient. The accelerators both utilize Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, or IMRT, to deliver high doses of radiation directly to cancer cells. LGMC has invested in the most advanced linear accelerator on the market today. This IMRT treatment uses computer-generated images to plan and then deliver the most tightly focused radiation. Both accelerators are able to conform more closely to the shape of the tumor, sparing more of the surrounding healthy tissue.A Nucletron CT Simulator provides accurate imaging and localization of tumors for treatment planning. With an integrated computer program, this information is quickly and accurately assimilated for the most precise treatment planning and dose administration, and a record and verify system that better serves the needs of our patients.

The Radiation Oncology Center has brachytherapy capabilities that include High Dose Remote Brachytherapy and surgical implants of radioactive substances such as Cesium, Iridium, and Palladium. In many instances, radioactive implants combined with external beam radiation oncology deliver the best chance of cure or control of tumors.

Inpatient Hospice

An essential component of LGMC's continuum of care, inpatient hospice is currently located in the home-like setting of the Oncology Unit. It complements our mission to this community to provide competent, compassionate, quality health care by providing comfort for patients and support for family members. Medical referrals are directed to staff members of Hospice of Acadiana, who work with the LGMC staff, the attending physician, the patient and family to develop a plan of care. Pain and symptom management, terminal care, counseling and referral services are available for any patient who qualifies for inpatient hospice services.

Education and Support Groups

Ongoing educational opportunities and support groups are open to cancer patients, friends and family members, as well as healthcare providers. Call 337-289-8068 for more information and meeting dates or check out our Calendar of Events on this website.