Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Welcome to @MBPExcellence, your source for the latest in cancer care innovation, physician leadership, and leading-edge technology from Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Follow along as we showcase excellence in action. #ExcellenceInCare

MBP Excellence: CAR T-Cell Therapy

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is now the first in the Baton Rouge region to offer fully outpatient CAR T-cell therapy for select blood cancers. Led by Dr. Andrew P. Dalovisio, this advanced immunotherapy brings cutting-edge care closer to home while reducing the burden of treatment.

Learn more: marybird.org/car-t 💜

🚨NEW: GO!! Running and Succeeding in Your Trial featuring Heather H. Cheng, MD, PhD (UW Medicine) and our own Dr. Scott Delacroix (@UroCancer) of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

Dr. Delacroix shares key insights on advancing clinical trials and expanding access to innovative cancer treatments, including what it takes to run successful studies that move care forward.

🎥 Watch the discussion: shorturl.at/RdWDz

Leading-edge research. Real-world impact. This is how we’re improving outcomes for patients across Louisiana and beyond. 💜

As we reflect on an impactful year at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, we’re proud of the progress made in 2025, and energized by what’s ahead.

From leading-edge technologies and expanded access to care across Louisiana and southwest Mississippi to advances in clinical trials and community and cancer center partnerships, our work remains focused on one mission: improving survivorship and lessening the burden of cancer.

These milestones are made possible by our physicians, team members, donors, partners, and supporters.

Read our End-of-Year Excellence blog:
🔗 marybird.org/blog/corporate…
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A recent @LAFirstNews feature highlights major advances in lung cancer detection and treatment, including insights from Dr. Victor Lin, our Medical Director of Clinical Research.

Dr. Lin discusses how new technologies are improving early detection, expanding treatment options, and strengthening equity in care for patients across Louisiana, particularly those facing higher barriers and risks.

His leadership is helping shape a future where more cancers are found earlier and more patients receive the care they deserve.

📽️ Watch: bit.ly/48qQ4Ja

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