Cancer

Surviving and Thriving

Our bloggers are local cancer survivors who will discuss their experiences with cancer, treatment and the toll —both physical and mental — the disease can have on a family.

Iesha Duhon | GYN Cancer Survivor

Iesha Duhon | GYN Cancer Survivor

Woman's Hospital

At just 32 years old, Iesha Duhon began experiencing unusually heavy bleeding. Knowing this wasn’t normal for her body, Iesha immediately contacted her doctor to schedule an appointment. During the visit, her physician discovered a lump and quickly performed a biopsy. The results confirmed a cancer diagnosis, spurring Iesha’s physician to refer her to Dr. […]

Christina Hall | GYN Cancer Survivor

Christina Hall | GYN Cancer Survivor

Woman's Hospital

At the age of 51 Christina Hall, a mother and teacher from Alexandria, Louisiana, had been experiencing excessive pain and bleeding. Knowing this was not normal for her, she contacted her primary care physician for a second time with her concerns. Having undergone a biopsy just six months prior with no definitive results, Christina continued […]