To Your Health

Jun 15, 2021

What is the Deadliest Cancer for Women?

The most significant cause of lung cancer is smoking, the American Lung Association reports. Eighty percent of lung cancer deaths in women are due to smoking. Women who smoke are 13 times more likely to develop lung cancer than women who never smoked.

By Brian L. Pettiford, MD, FACS

Should You Have a Yearly Screening for Lung Cancer

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 18, 2020

Should You Have a Yearly Lung Cancer Screening?

It’s important to keep your lungs healthy by avoiding pollutants and cigarettes. These toxins increase your chances of developing lung cancer.

By Susan Gunn, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Oct 20, 2020

Top 4 Cancer Screenings for Men

Routine screenings for colorectal, lung, skin and prostate cancer give doctors the opportunity to catch cancer early when cancer is easier to treat.

By John T Cole, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 14, 2020

Cancer: Lifestyle, Genes or Just Bad Luck

At least half of all cancers are lifestyle-related between smoking, obesity and lack of exercise.

By Burke J. Brooks, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 30, 2020

Quit Smoking With Our Free Program

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never tried to quit smoking before or if you’ve tried too many times to count, Ochsner’s smoking cessation program can help you quit for good.

By Tresser Mayho