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Clinical Trials

Feist-Weiller Cancer Center actively participates in clinical trials and research for our cancer patients. Newly developed treatments or investigational drugs may reduce tumor size and eliminate symptoms better than treatments currently available.

Patients are asked if they would like to participate in clinical trials to evaluate new cancer prevention and treatment choices. Participation is completely voluntary. Ask your doctor about clinical trials at your visit.

Learn about Clinical Trials at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center.

Information about patient referral is available for medical professionals. For more information about ongoing clinical trials at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, please call us toll-free at 1-866-LSU-FWCC (578-3922) or (318) 813-1400.

Clinical Cancer Care

Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Team

We are a dedicated team of treating physicians, bringing novel molecular targeted therapeutics, chemopreventive agents and state-of-the-art rehabilitative techniques to our head and neck patients at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center through a multidisciplinary, comprehensive team approach.

The head and neck oncology program, under the leadership of Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, FACS at LSUHSC’s Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, is committed to providing excellence in patient care, teaching, and most importantly, bringing novel treatments to our patients. Many head and neck cancer patients are diagnosed with a disease that not only causes facial disfigurement, but also affects all of the major organ functions such as speech, swallowing and breathing.

Specially-trained Feist-Weiller Cancer Center physicians often arrest the progression from precancer to cancer by using bioactive food compounds such as curcumin, as well as encouraging healthy eating and lifestyles.

When necessary, head and neck surgeons perform ablative surgery for indicated lesions using the state-of-the-art flexible CO2 laser that is available in the clinic.

The chemoprevention and translational research program at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center includes the upper aerodigestive tract translational group. This group is committed to conducting basic science research, and then taking it from the bench to bedside through clinical trials.

The Team

The team of physicians and ancillary staff that includes speech therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse coordinators, clinical research nurses, psychologists and social workers, is committed to the overall rehabilitation of our patients with state-of-the-art treatment for this devastating disease. Use the staff list on the right to contact individual faculty.

Teresa Harris, RN
Head and Neck Oncology Coordinator for Dr. Lian and Dr. Nathan, (318) 813-1427

Ellen Lewis, FNP-BC
Head and Neck Nurse Pracitioner for Dr. Lian and Dr. Nathan, (318) 813-1436

 

Head & Neck Cancer Screening

The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance sponsors the annual Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week in April. During this week, the Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery directed by Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, FACS, along with Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, offers a free screening at the Head & Neck Surgery Clinic at the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center outpatient treatment building. Doctors look for signs of cancer affecting the mouth, lips, tongue, voice box or neck. Call (318) 675-6262 for more information about this April screening.

 

Appointment Process

Call (318) 675-6262 to schedule an appointment and obtain medical records.

Referral Form for Head & Neck Treatment DOC  PDF

To schedule an apppointment, the patient’s insurance is verified and pre-authorization or physician referral is obtained (patients welcome to facilitate this process). Out-of-state patients without insurance are referred to UTMB due to self-pay status, or are informed and agree to make required deposits etc. Louisiana residents without insurance must apply for free care through financial counseling.

What to bring

Bring outside films, records and slides if the patient has already been biopsied. Our pathologist will review all prior workups. Patient needs to bring a list of all medications.

Don't forget your state ID, insurance cards, and co-pay, if any.

Directions & Valet Parking

 

What to expect on your first appointment

You will have a full registration completed on 1st floor.

The patient will then check in at the 3rd floor clinic. Nurses will assess patient, take vital signs, weigh and record medications.  Please bring your list of current medications.

Soon, the patient will be called to an exam room for a series of tests.

Learn more detailed information on the diagnostics and treatment process