The overall mission of Touro is the improvement of the health status and well being of the patient population through effective, efficient, and compassionate healthcare services.
Touro Infirmary continues to be a community leader improving cancer prevention through the development and execution of community health education and screening programs.
Cancer Program In the News
Strengthening Exercises After Breast Cancer Surgery10/19/2009 4:00:00 PMTouro Physical Therapist Pegi Gaudet discusses how excercise can help patients after they've had breast cancer surgery. (Source: WDSU)
Maintaining Mental Health When Diagnosed With Cancer10/16/2009 4:00:00 PMTouro's Supportive Cancer Cancer Director, Dr. Robert Gardner, discusses stress associated with a diagnosis of breast cancer. (Source: WDSU)
Touro Patient receives Fox 8's Jefferson Award
10/1/2009 6:00:00 AM
Christine Dittman recognized for her work with Touro's Supportive Cancer Care Center. (Source: FOX8)
Ovarian Cancer
9/15/2009 4:00:00 PM
Touro OB/GYN Dr. Paul du Treil discusses the symptoms associated with ovarian cancer. (Source: WDSU)
Breast Cancer Sceenings
6/4/2009 6:00:00 PM
Dr. Elly Zakris, Touro radiation oncologist, discusses breast cancer screening options. (Source: WDSU)