“The lighter shade blue flags represent the number of additional projected deaths that Louisiana will experience over the national average. These numbers are alarming. 870 is almost 3 a day,” said Dr. John Lyons, a surgical oncologist at FMOLHS.
The numbers can be scary, but doctors tried to spread a message of hope for the disease, with new developments and guidance now in place.
“But my number 1 message will always be early detection,” said Dr. Donna Williams