About LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center 

LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center at a Glance

Louisiana is our home, and advancing cancer research and cancer care is our mission. We are more than a cancer center. We are a hub for innovation, precision medicine, and community impact, dedicated to transforming how cancer is prevented, detected, and treated in Louisiana and the Gulf South. Our multidisciplinary teams unite world-class researchers, clinicians, and educators who work side-by-side to push the boundaries of what’s possible in cancer science. From the lab bench to the patient’s bedside, we focus on translating groundbreaking discoveries into real-world solutions. Our research programs, spanning translational oncology, cancer biology, and population sciences, deliver high-impact results that inform prevention strategies, shape treatment approaches, and improve survival rates.

Through our NCI award-winning Gulf South Clinical Trials Network, we bring cutting-edge clinical trials closer to home, giving patients access to the newest, most promising therapies without having to leave their communities. Our NCI-lauded Louisiana Tumor Registry is one of the most comprehensive in the country, providing real-time, zip-code-level cancer data to drive evidence-based strategies that reduce the state’s cancer burden. We also know that cancer doesn’t affect every community the same, which is why our Community Outreach and Engagement program actively partners with local organizations to address health inequities, expand cancer screening, improve education, and ensure that research reflects the needs and voices of the people we serve.

Defined by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as the geographic focus for research, education, and outreach, our catchment area is the entire state of Louisiana. This is a region marked by unique demographics, broad communities, and some of the nation’s highest cancer rates. We target our efforts where the need is greatest. Using science, data, and local partnerships to improve outcomes for every resident of Louisiana. To learn more, click here. 

The Quest for NCI Designation

Louisiana State University (LSU) and its academic medical center partner, LCMC Health, have joined forces to create a unified Cancer Center with the power to change the cancer landscape in Louisiana and the Gulf South. In February 2022, LSU announced LCMC Health as its official medical center partner in the pursuit of NCI designation -- one of the most prestigious recognitions in cancer research and care.  This partnership is fueling revolutionary cancer research, advancing precision medicine, expanding access to clinical trials, and creating educational opportunities to train the next generation of cancer scientists and clinicians.Together, we are building a future where Louisiana is not defined by high cancer rates, but by leadership in finding cures.

Our vision is bold: to lead the nation in defeating cancer through discovery, collaboration, and compassion.