Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Feist-Weiller Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer care, acce
Feist-Weiller Cancer Center is a Center of Excellence in Cancer Research, Treatment, and Education supported by LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. Collaboration between cancer researchers and treating physicians fosters a comprehensive understanding of cancer. Feist-Weiller Cancer Center faculty and staff:
- conduct laboratory research and clinical research to discover better methods of preventing and treating cancer
- provide adult and pediatric patients with state-of-the-art cancer care, regardless of their ability to pay
- educate and train Hematology/Oncology Fellows, community physicians, and local residents about cutting-edge cancer treatments
- supply Louisiana communities with cancer screenings and education materials for prevention through Partners in Wellness, a unique community cancer screening program
03/09/2026
🚨👟Have you registered for 2026 Walkathon yet? Today is the LAST DAY to register to guarantee your t-shirt. For the 5th anniversary, organizers are going PINK! 🩷 The goal is to eventually have annual Walkathon t-shirts represent every cancer ribbon!🎗️
Reminders:
👟 Walkathon is FREE for cancer survivors and those in treatment, but you do have to register. 🔗runreg.com/walkathon
👟 It's just $30 for supporters, which just helps us keep it free for others! 🔗runreg.com/walkathon
Come walk and celebrate with us!
🗓️ Sat. March 29 at 9am
📍Betty Virginia Park in Shreveport
🔗runreg.com/walkathon
03/06/2026
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Jerry McLarty, PhD.
Dr. McLarty joined LSU Health Shreveport in February 2002 as Professor of Medicine and Director of Cancer Prevention and Control at the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. Over his twenty-three years of service, he left a profound and lasting impact through his scholarship, leadership, mentorship, and dedication to community health.
He was essential in founding the Partners in Wellness mobile cancer screening program. Because of his dedication, thousands of Louisianians, across many corners of our state were screened for breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer.
Prior to his time at LSUHS, Dr. McLarty served his country as a NASA scientist, even working on the calculations needed to get the lunar module to the moon and back.
Dr. McLarty retired in December 2025 and transitioned to the role of Emeritus Professor at LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport. His legacy of scholarship, service, and compassion will continue to inspire all who had the privilege to work with him.
Jerry W. McLarty, Ph.D., 85, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. A graveside service will be held in his honor on Thursday,...
03/05/2026
Happening now! Our amazing LSU Health Shreveport medical students of Geaux Bald at LSU Health Shreveport are hosting Shave Day and raising funds for the McDade Hospitality House! 🏡 🪒 Check out the amazing Feist-Weiller crew who are braving the shave today!
02/24/2026
Roll out the red carpet… the Life Savers photos have premiered! ✨
Thanks to our generous sponsors and incredible community, Life Savers 2026: Golden Age Gala raised over ✨ $200,000 ✨ for the McDade Hospitality House at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport — Feist-Weiller Cancer Center.
We were proud to honor Dr. Gary Burton and Dr. Glenn Mills and thankful to special guest Monyetta Shaw-Carter for sharing her story.
Thank you to everyone who dressed up, showed up, and gave generously to help keep patients and families close to care.
📸Special thanks to our photographers LSU Health Shreveport's Trey Lankford and Jeremy Hernandez Photo!
02/24/2026
02/13/2026
The spotlight was bright, but the mission shined brighter. 🌟
Life Savers 2026: Golden Age Gala raised over ✨ $200,000 ✨ for the McDade Hospitality House Campaign.
We were honored to celebrate Dr. Glenn Mills and Dr. Gary Burton for 40 years of extraordinary leadership and dedication to our patients — and deeply grateful to Monyetta for sharing her powerful story and reminding us why this work matters.
Every ticket purchased, every auction bid, every sponsorship brings us closer to opening the doors of the McDade House and keeping hope closer to home for cancer patients and families.
To everyone who dressed up, showed up, gave generously, and believed in this mission — thank you.
Don't miss out on being part of the momentum -find out more about the campaign at: lsuhsfoundation.org/lifesavers
More golden moments coming soon! 🎥✨
02/12/2026
✨ The Life Savers Silent Auction is officially LIVE ✨
Our auction is now open, and you can start bidding early!
From trips and private experiences to dining, entertainment, and unique local favorites, this year’s auction has something for everyone — and every bid helps cancer patients and families stay close to care during treatment.
Proceeds benefit the renovation of the McDade Hospitality House, providing a comfortable place to stay for patients traveling to Feist-Weiller Cancer Center.
You do not have to be present at the gala to participate, so share with friends and start watching your favorite items now.
Thank you for helping us bring hope closer to home.
Silent auction 'Life Savers 2026: Golden Age Gala' hosted online at 32auctions.
02/10/2026
Have you been curious about Life Savers? Hear more from organizers and special guest, Monyetta Shaw, who spoke with KTBS 3 News today! 🤩💛✨
SHREVEPORT, La. — Organizers of the Life Savers Gala say this year’s event aims to push fundraising efforts over the finish line for a hospitality home to serve cancer patients
02/04/2026
This World Cancer Day, let’s make sure no one fights alone — or too far from home.🎗️🏠
At Feist-Weiller, closing the care gap means more than providing treatment. It means building the infrastructure to bring the world’s most advanced cancer therapies right here to North Louisiana.
Proceeds from Life Savers 2026: Golden Age Gala directly fund the renovation of the McDade Hospitality House, which means:
1️⃣ Our Shreveport-Bossier community has access to cutting-edge cancer treatments close to home.
2️⃣ Patients traveling from our rural communities can receive advanced care without the added burden of wondering where they’ll sleep or how they’ll afford it.
At the heart of Life Savers is a simple but powerful goal: keeping patients and families close to care when they need it most.
✨ Step into the spotlight with us on February 12.
🎟 Tickets & info: Life Savers 2026: Golden Age Gala
01/30/2026
❄️Bundle up and come walk!❄️
01/29/2026
💎 $5 CAN WIN YOU $500 💎
Don’t miss your chance to sparkle for a cause! For just $5, you could win a $500 shopping spree at Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry! ✨
✔ Treat yourself
✔ Find the perfect gift
✔ Support cancer patients and families
Raffle tickets are now available for Life Savers 2026: Golden Age Gala: lsuhsfoundation.org/tickets
10/29/2025
🎃🍭👟All treats and no tricks this Saturday at the Survivor Saturday walk with our Cancer Walking Group - come walk with us!
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A department of LSU Health Shreveport in Northwest Louisiana, Feist-Weiller Cancer Center is an academic facility with many different board certified specialists who work together to provide comprehensive cancer care. Oncologists, hematologists, surgeons, radiologists, therapists and basic science researchers collaborate to offer preeminent cancer research, cancer prevention programs and excellent treatment to cancer patients.
Unique programs include Integrative Oncology to treat the whole patient with established complementary treatments in addition to conventional cancer care; a Survivorship clinic to care for the special needs of cancer survivors; and a Supportive Care clinic that uses new palliative care techniques to improve quality of life for patients as they undergo cancer treatments.
Appointments at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center
Request an appointment. 318.626.1200
To be treated by an experienced Feist-Weiller Cancer Center specialist after cancer diagnosis at LSU Health Shreveport or another facility, simply ask your physician for a referral that can be faxed to 318.813.1255. The fax should include relevant clinic notes, diagnostics, pathology reports, prior treatment records and appropriate contact information. The Clinic Nurse Coordinator will be in contact with you to schedule an appointment.
If you are a physician's office, and you have a question about referrals or scheduling an appointment, please call 318.813.1250.
If you are a patient, and have a question about referrals or scheduling an appointment, please call 318.626.0765 or 318.626.0764. The Clinic Nurse Coordinator will be available to answer questions about scheduling.
If you want to be evaluated for participation in a clinical trial ask your physician for a Clinical Trials Referral that can be faxed to 318.813.1040.
Want a second opinion about your cancer diagnosis? Fax relevant clinic notes, diagnostics, pathology reports, prior treatment records and appropriate contact information to 318.813.1255. The referral should clearly state Second Opinion. The Clinic Nurse Coordinator will be in contact to schedule an appointment.
