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Hippocampal – Avoidance Brain Irradiation (HA-RT)

“My mission is to give our patients the best cancer outcomes possible – that is not just controlling the disease but keeping our patients active, normal and healthy as possible.”

“I was delighted when I heard about hippocampal-avoidance radiation therapy (known as HA-RT), and I brought it to our practice,” says Sidd Padmanabha, a radiation oncologist at EJGH.

Our Promise To You During These Times

Our Promise to you during these times.   If you have a cancer diagnosis, we are open and are available to help you and your loved ones . We will get through this together.   Your safety is our highest priority. We have stepped up all safety precautions. We request that our patients cover theirRead More

Barry’s Success Story

Rectal Cancer | Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Surgery.  On July 4, several years ago, Barry B. began experiencing unexpected symptoms, including irregular bowel movements. It was not until a short time later that he began to understand the seriousness of those symptoms. He says now, “East Jefferson General Hospital saved my life.” Gastroenterologist Dr. George CatinisRead More

Dolores’ Success Story

Breast Cancer | Combination of Surgery, Chemo & Radiation Therapy When long-time New Orleans resident Dolores O. was diagnosed with Stage 2A breast cancer, she turned to the experienced physicians at East Jefferson Radiation Oncology. Over the course of about 6 months, Dolores underwent several different treatments at East Jefferson. Dr. Marcus Black, medical oncologist,Read More

EJGH First In Region For American College of Radiology

ASTRO designation signifies higher quality of care for radiology oncology program. Jefferson Radiation Oncology at East Jefferson General Hospital is the first facility in the region to earn the ASTRO accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR). The accreditation program was established in 1986 as the extension of the Patterns of Care Study (PCS)Read More

Prostate Cancer Treatment Records Show 95% Cure Rating

Dr. Paul Monsour presents data at ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium This informational graphic from Dr. Paul Monsour’s presentation at The American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in March 2015 shows prostate cancer cases treated using brachytherapy at East Jefferson General Hospital. The data shows cure rates exceeding 95%. This is wonderful newsRead More

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