Lung Cancer Awareness luncheon held in Eunice

Gazette Staff Report

Savoy Medical Center and The Cancer Center of Acadiana at Savoy Medical Center recently hosted a Lung Cancer Awareness Community Luncheon on Friday, November 20. This event was free to the public. Over 50 healthcare professional and patients attended the event held at Ruby’s Restaurant and Courtyard. Guest speakers were Dr. Kristen Sager, oncologist at The Cancer Center of Acadiana at Savoy Cancer Center in Mamou; and Dr. Gary Guidry, pulmonologist at The Lung Mass Clinic at Lafayette General.
Dr. Guidry spoke about the newer techniques for diagnosing lung cancer. He also discussed endobronchial ultrasound and navigation bronchoscopy. These two techniques are used to more accurately diagnose and determine the extent of lung cancer.
Dr. Sager also presented information on newer treatment options now available at the Savoy Cancer Center in Mamou, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Other treatment options were reviewed, such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call the Savoy Cancer Center at (337) 468-3099.