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Ochsner Cancer Center - Baton Rouge, a newly renovated building, is located in the Physicians Plaza II building near Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge. With more than 20,000 square feet, our facility features state-of-the-art, innovative treatment options in cancer care, such as 15 personalized and semi-private chemo infusion stations. This is the only cancer program in the Baton Rouge region to conveniently offer a hematology and oncology outpatient health center with both chemotherapy infusion and radiation oncology services on one floor, in the same building.
Why choose Ochsner Cancer Center - Baton Rouge?
Ochsner Baton Rouge cancer care services make world-class cancer care simple. Our physicians specialize in all types of cancer and we have access to the most clinical trials in Louisiana. Adult and pediatric cancer patients benefit from a collaborative approach to cancer care by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, oncology nurses, social workers, researchers, dietitians and other healthcare professionals. Your referring physician remains part of our team and will be kept in the loop on your treatment and progress. We also offer pet therapy and support groups for cancer patients.
When you come through our doors you receive cancer care services unlike any other in a comfortable atmosphere. A dedicated nurse navigator works with patients and referring providers to facilitate scheduling appointments and obtaining records.
Learn more about cancer care at Ochsner.
Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center are clinically integrated to advance care even further, right here in Baton Rouge. With a shared mission of ending cancer, we are providing cancer treatments that are among the most advanced in the nation.
With a holistic, patient-centric approach, Ochsner MD Anderson’s expert team provides comprehensive care to patients. A multidisciplinary team of doctors, clinicians and support specialists offer services to treat the entire person. Support professionals include nutritionists, nurse navigators, social workers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, and others. We offer groundbreaking research and innovative therapies, including access to select clinical trials available to eligible patients.
Virtual Visits and In-Person Appointments
With MyOchsner virtual visits, you can meet with your care team from a smartphone, mobile tablet, laptop and/or desktop computer with microphone and webcam capabilities.
In-person appointments are scheduled with your comfort and convenience in mind. When you’re not feeling well, they will work around your needs. Our teams keep compatible office hours to make it easier for you to see more than one doctor on the same day.
A Network to Lean On
Ochsner’s multidisciplinary approach means you have a whole network to lean on – and each member of the team knows what the other is thinking and doing. Ours is an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Everyone is on the same page – everyone has the same information and the same goals.
Nurse Navigation
Our oncology nurse navigators serve as a patient liaison to help patients and family members navigate the complex healthcare system. The nurse navigator will establish early contact with the cancer patients to identify and eliminate barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment. They will assess clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial and other patient needs. They work with the multidisciplinary team to provide improved comprehensive oncology services to our patients.
The navigators are responsible for scheduling test, procedures, appointments and treatments, as well as initiating and completing the survivorship care plan. Our Nurse Navigator’s assist in directing patients and families to available community resources and supportive services. They also serve as a clinical resource with expertise in oncology care management and help to reinforce education with patients and families.
Chemotherapy Care Companion
- What is it?
- Chemotherapy Care Companion is a new program that is being offered to Ochsner’s oncology patients. The program is used to monitor patients who are undergoing chemotherapy or immunotherapy and to observe vital signs during therapy to determine issues related to or exacerbated by receiving therapy.
- Who qualifies?
- Patient must be planning on starting or currently receiving an IV treatment plan and have a smart phone.
- What is included?
- Through enrollment in the program, you are provided with a digital thermometer, digital scale and digital blood pressure monitor at the OBar. This is provided at no cost to you using philanthropy funds.
- What is required?
- Once enrolled and set up, you will be assigned a series of tasks for completion including daily questionnaire, daily weight entry, daily temperature entry and AM/PM blood pressure and heart rate reading. Your vital signs are compared to preset data ranges. Alerts are provided to your provider’s staff if data is outside the acceptable limits of these ranges. This may be an early indicator of potential side effects that will need intervention.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 225-412-5080.
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