Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
in Houma, Louisiana, provides comprehensive cancer services right here in the Bayou Region
to meet each patient’s individual needs. Our Cancer Center offers
many different services and treatments, from cancer screenings to medical
oncology such as chemotherapy, radiation oncology, surgery to remove tumors,
and much more. There are several types of cancer, but many are detectable
in their early stages before a person even has symptoms. For this reason,
it is vital to follow your doctor’s recommendations for routine
cancer screenings such as pap tests, colonoscopies, and mammograms, among others.
Some of the services we offer to patients with cancer to help them fight
their disease include:
We accept appointments through primary care doctor referrals and for patients
without referrals. Reach out to Terrebonne General by calling
(985) 876-9045 today.
Cancer Treatment FAQ: Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at (985) 876-9045 today!
Our Cancer Center provides comprehensive care including cancer screenings, diagnostic imaging, medical oncology (such as chemotherapy), radiation oncology, surgery to remove tumors, nutritional services, patient navigation, support and survivorship programs, and clinical trials, all right here in the Bayou Region, in partnership with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
No. We accept appointments through primary care doctor referrals, but we also see patients who don't have a referral. You can find a physician if you'd like a referral to one of our oncology specialists first.
Call (985) 876-9045 to schedule or ask questions about our cancer services, or visit our Contact page for more ways to reach us.
We recommend that you get your routine screenings such as pap tests, colonoscopies, and mammograms — including specialized breast imaging through our Women's Imaging & Breast Center — designed to catch cancer in its early stages, often before symptoms appear – done with your doctor.
Our care is organized around Disease Site Teams, groups of specialists focused on specific cancer types, so your treatment plan is coordinated by physicians and staff experienced with your particular diagnosis. Learn more about our providers on the Cancer Center page.
Yes. Our Cancer Center offers access to clinical trials for eligible patients as part of our comprehensive treatment options, part of our broader Cancer Treatment services.
Call us at (985) 876-9045. Our patient navigation team can help guide you through screening results, treatment options, and next steps – starting with our Cancer Treatment overview page.
