LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center

11/24/2025

We were truly honored to serve as the Presenting Sponsor for Shuck Cancer this year. Events like this remind us how powerful our community can be when we come together with purpose and compassion.

Every oyster shucked and every dollar raised supports the mission to advance cancer prevention, care, and research right here in Louisiana. Community partnerships like these strengthen our ability to bring hope, resources, and life-changing care to the people who need it most.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and celebrated this incredible cause!

11/21/2025

We are proud to share that Dr. Hari K. Koul has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Society for Basic Urologic Research (SBUR), one of the field’s highest honors.

This recognition reflects Dr. Koul’s more than 30 years of transformative leadership and service to the urology research community, including strengthening scientific training pathways, shaping national research priorities, and advancing SBUR’s strategic growth.

As Head of Genitourinary Oncology Research at the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, Dr. Koul continues to drive innovation that elevates our institution and the field.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Koul on this well-deserved honor!

11/20/2025

Louisiana women, especially Black women, face some of the nation’s highest rates of aggressive breast cancer. Researchers at the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center have discovered key biological differences that could change how these cancers are treated. These discoveries could help us bring more targeted, cutting-edge, and effective treatments to Louisiana patients.

To read the study:

Racial disparities in incidence and outcomes of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) have been attributed to ancestry, socioeconomic factors and/or obesity. We studied 253 TNBCs from 128 Black and 125 White women. Arms were balanced for age, AJCC stage, histological grade and molecular subtypes, and...

11/19/2025

Did you grab your Shuck Cancer tickets yet? It's tomorrow, Nov. 20, at Champion's Square! Use code "LSU" at check out to save $25!

11/18/2025

Public health isn’t a buzzword. It’s the heart of how we fight cancer.

From screening events to education campaigns, we connect with communities long before cancer ever appears. That’s how we change outcomes and lives. Learn more -- https://conta.cc/4eMzAwR

11/17/2025

💜 Together, we can change the story of cancer in Louisiana. Your support helps bring world-class research, clinical trials, and compassionate care home and fuels a future that goes far beyond NCI Designation.

Give today and be part of the breakthrough that never stops ➡️ https://give.lsuhealthfoundation.org/cancercenter

Today, the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center is reimagining, reinventing, strengthening, and modernizing how Louisianians tackle a cancer diagnosis and more importantly, how they can prevent it. Our research programs directly benefit the Louisiana community by providing access to resources to prevent ca...

11/14/2025

LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center Director Lucio Miele spoke with WWL-TV about new research showing that weight-loss injections (GLP-1 medications) may also help lower the risk of certain cancers linked to obesity.

Dr. Miele explains why this matters for Louisiana, where obesity-related cancers remain a major health challenge, and how emerging therapies paired with healthy lifestyle habits could help reduce cancer risk in our communities.

Watch the full segment here:

Study finds GLP-1 drugs may reduce risk of more than a dozen cancers, offering hope in Louisiana where obesity-related cancer rates are high.

11/13/2025

For too long, Louisiana residents have had to travel far for advanced cancer care. We’re changing that.

The LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center is on a journey toward National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation. A milestone that will bring more groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and expanded access to care right here at home.

Learn how our team and partners across LSU and LCMC Health are working together to improve cancer outcomes for every community in Louisiana.

https://conta.cc/4h1JFqG

When you or a loved one faces a cancer diagnosis, the last thing you should worry about is how far you’ll need to travel for quality, affordable care. 

11/12/2025

Considering a clinical trial? It’s a big decision and one you don’t have to make alone.

Our latest LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center blog walks you through the key questions to ask before enrolling in a clinical trial: What’s the purpose of this study? Who will oversee my care? Will I still see my regular oncologist? And more.

Being informed means choosing treatment that aligns with your values and health journey.

Read more here: https://conta.cc/3WQygAN

Read about clinical trials, including important questions to ask before joining to make informed decisions about your care and participation.

11/11/2025

Ready to make a difference and have a great time? Support Elise Raynal from the LSU Health Foundation at Shuck Cancer Nov. 20!

Use code LSU at checkout to save $25 per ticket. Every ticket helps fuel the fight against cancer.

Grab your tickets now and show your support -- https://shuckcancer.org/ticket-donations/

11/11/2025

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11/10/2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. A time to shine a light on one of the toughest cancers to treat and the groundbreaking work being done to change that right here in Louisiana.

At LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, Dr. Omeed Moaven, surgical oncologist and researcher, is leading efforts to discover better treatments and improve survival through innovative approaches like immunotherapy, biobanking, and multidisciplinary care.

Learn more about how Dr. Moaven is collaborating with teams across LSU and LCMC Health to turn science into survival ⬇️
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In Louisiana and across the country, pancreatic cancer continues to be one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of the disease. On average, the five-year survival rate is 12