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The LSU New Orleans Gynecologic Oncology is committed to providing high quality, compassionate and comprehensive gynecologic cancer care to the women of Louisiana.

06/19/2024

Celebrating Juneteenth!💚Today, we honor freedom, resilience, and the rich history and culture of the Black community.

06/19/2024

Here is a quick reference you can use to start to learn the vocabulary and language you may hear in medical visits related to your endometrial cancer diagnosis and treatment. Click on or hover over each word to see the definition. Knowledge is power – so if there's anything said to you that do not...

06/18/2024

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Meet Dr. Antonia Traina, a women's health expert here at UMC! Dr. Traina's little extra is that she is a seamstress🌟

06/18/2024

06/17/2024

More than 80% of cases are estrogen related. Did you know obesity can increase estrogen levels? If you have risk factors and experience symptoms such as pain in the pelvic region and abnormal va**nal bleeding, talk to your doctor.

Learn more:
https://igcs.org/uterine/

06/16/2024

Really excited to have this clinical trial available! Did you know endometrial cancer care has REALLY changed over the last few years. Molecular subtyping of these tumors allows us to be more precise in the treatments offered. This exciting trial is a great example of that. Precision medicine means treatment tailored to your specific disease... that means more and longer remissions! The future is bright! LSU Health New Orleans University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health LSU Research LSU School of Medicine-New Orleans The Al Copeland Foundation Louisiana Cancer Research Center - LCRC

06/16/2024

According to the NCI, has consistently ranked at the bottom of research funding across different cancer types. Research helps better understand the disease, aid in early detection, improve treatment, and reduce disparities in care. Make a priority.

Learn more:
https://igcs.org/uterine/

06/15/2024

Calling all survivors! Calling all thrivers! The 1st Strive 2 Survive 5K Virtual Fun Walk/Run is here!

Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a couch potato with a cause, this is your chance to get moving for a great one. You choose the course (your treadmill, your neighborhood, even your living room!) and the pace (a leisurely stroll or lightning bolt - it's all good!) ‍

Register at https://runsignup.com/STRIDES2SURVIVE/SIGNUP

Why Strive 2 Survive?
This virtual race is all about raising awareness and funds for ECANA's amazing work supporting Survivors' Sanctuary programs and endometrial cancer awareness. Every step you take gets us closer to making a difference! ️

Bonus!
Want to take your impact to the next level? Donate or become a sponsor! We're looking for awesome businesses and individuals to help us make this first Strive 2 Survive a success. Contact [email protected] for more info! Thank you Novellia for being a platinum sponsor!

Let's get out there, have fun, and support a fantastic cause!

06/15/2024

Way to go! :)

The Amazing Voices Club support group is open to any survivors, family members, and doctors in the community.

06/12/2024

Thank you The Al Copeland Foundation for tirelessly advocating for our patients and access to groundbreaking and lifesaving clinical trials RIGHT HERE in Louisiana! 😍🤩

06/10/2024

🙌 yes, The Al Copeland Foundation! Cancer whispers…

06/09/2024

06/09/2024

With Father's Day coming up June 16, Al Copeland Jr. took a break from basting racks of pork ribs on the grill during a family gathering to discuss his late

06/09/2024

Did you know that uterine cancer is one of the only cancers thats on the rise? The good news is that we can often pick up uterine cancer early. Do you have irregular, heavy or bleeding between periods? If so, make sure you see your gynecologist! Thank you to The Al Copeland Foundation For these incredible graphics!

06/08/2024

We are proud to be a leading enrolling site for this important trial! Not all clinical trials are for recurrent disease; some focus on understanding and improving the treatments that we have early in the course of cancer care. GREAT NEWS! Most endometrial cancer is curable. BETTER NEWS! Women in Louisiana are helping us determine how best to get from Cancer to Cure while minimizing side effects of treatment! WAY TO GEAUX! 🤩 LSU Health New Orleans LSU School of Medicine-New Orleans LSU Research LCMC Health University Medical Center New Orleans East Jefferson General Hospital

06/07/2024

06/07/2024

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06/04/2024

📌 "Survivor Voices: The Vital Role of Survivors in Advancing Cancer Survivorship Research" will feature a panel of cancer survivors, researchers, and advocates. Join the NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) during for this OCS Director’s Series webinar on June 18 at 2 pm ET. https://go.nih.gov/YETOLX0

06/04/2024

Lovelovelove. 🥰

06/03/2024

Another exciting clinical trial option! Immunotherapy has transformed endometrial cancer care, but we don't yet have it available in early stage disease. This innovative trial adds immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) to chemotherapy and radiation for high risk early stage endometrial cancers. Innovative and forward thinking care, right here, right now! Let's geaux! Happy Endometrial Cancer Awareness month! Louisiana Cancer Research Center - LCRC The Al Copeland Foundation LSU Health New Orleans LSU Research University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health

06/02/2024

It's Uterine Cancer Awareness month and we are so excited to highlight some of the life-saving clinical trials we have available to the women in our region! Life saving innovation right here in New Orleans!

Thank you to the The Al Copeland Foundation for helping us shed light on these important resources! University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health LSU Health New Orleans LSU Research Louisiana Cancer Research Center - LCRC

06/02/2024

Celebrating Pride Month with open hearts and open minds! Let's strive for a society of equal opportunity and justice. We see you. We hear you. We cherish you! 🌈
Elevate your knowledge of LGBTQIA+ healthcare: https://bit.ly/455nJ7X.

06/01/2024

It is Uterine Cancer Awareness month! Let's Geaux! 🐯

05/31/2024

Those New Orleans ladies have that "joie de vivre." Thank you to our University Medical Center New Orleans and LCMC Health team for helping us make sure Ms. Sharron got to celebrate on her special day. Thank you Dr. Tara Castellano for taking such great care of her. And thank you Commander's Palace for making sure she got the wedding meal she hoped for!

05/31/2024

05/30/2024

Louisiana has a higher incidence of cancer and a lower rate of survival than most states, so it’s more important than ever for the state’s healthcare

12/05/2023

BY STEPHANIE RIEGELStaff writer Earlier this fall, Gov. John Bel Edwar

12/04/2023

Address

1542 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70112

Telephone

+15045684850

Website

https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/ob_gyn/oncology/

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Happy birthday Dr. Rao!!! 💜💛

So proud of our team, especially our lead author, LSU medical student, and newly matched University of Oklahoma ob/gyn resident, Kelsie Guice! This is one of the most diverse and inclusive large scale evaluations of the Khorana Score in the gynecologic cancer literature and identifies key opportunities to improve the health outcomes of the wonderful women we care for! Excited to build on this and reduce the risk of Blood Clots for our patients! #sgo2022 #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges LSU School of Medicine-New Orleans Louisiana Cancer Research Center - LCRC University Medical Center New Orleans

Dr. Nair taking on microaggresions and teaching us how to be an upstander at the SGO gender equity breakfast. 💜💛🐅 #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges #sgo #gyncsm

Getting excited about the future and options for women with rare gynecologic cancers. Inspired by brave sheroes, survivivors ans scientists! 💜💛#BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges #sgo #gyncsm #raredisease

Our patients are Phenominal! 💜💛🐾

Happiest of Birthdays to Dr. Nair and Shawna Morron! 💜💛

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Gynecologic Oncology Expertise in South Lousiana

If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer or a predisposition to gynecologic cancer, it can be a frightening and confusing time. At LSU New Orleans, the section of Gynecologic Oncology, housed under the division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is staffed with fellowship trained gynecologic oncologists who specialize in gynecologic cancer care. We have expertise in the care of cancers of the o***y, fallopian tube, uterus, cervix, va**na and v***a. We perform advanced and minimally invasive procedures as well as administer systemic therapies. We are happy to care for women through the entire cancer journey from prevention to treatment on through surveillance or end of life care.

Our team:

Amelia Jernigan, MD

Navya Nair, MD