Leesville-area patients now have greater access to advanced cancer care through Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Louisiana’s largest cancer care organization, with Vernon Oncology Clinic becoming part of the statewide network. Now operating under the Mary Bird Perkins name at 1000 N. 5th St., the clinic expands local access to medical oncology, lab services and infusion therapy—bringing high-quality, coordinated care closer to home. This addition, alongside the Cancer Center’s established presence in Alexandria, represents a continued investment in Central Louisiana and reinforces its commitment to improving access to care for patients in rural communities across the state and Southwest Mississippi.
Kanchan Upadhyay, MD, medical oncologist, will continue to see patients at this location. Patients can expect a seamless transition, with the Cancer Center maintaining the compassionate, patient-centered care they have come to expect. Supporting Upadhyay and his staff will be Jenny Anderson, MHA, BSN, RN, CCM, administrator and Samantha DeWitt, regional manager of community engagement and philanthropy.
“Through Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, the Leesville community and residents from across the region will have access to high-quality cancer care close to home,” said Anderson. “Dr. Upadhyay is well-known and trusted in this community. Our integration with Vernon Oncology Clinic allows us to build on this foundation. We will bring together the personalized care provided at Vernon with the additional resources and support of Mary Bird Perkins. Patients will now benefit from a broad network of oncology specialists, an integrated approach to care and greater involvement in clinical research.”
Upadhyay has been in practice since 2002, providing internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology services.
Mary Bird Perkins plans to expand the clinic’s services to include an array of supportive care and early detection services to more comprehensively meet the cancer care needs of the community.
Learn more about Mary Bird Perkins in Leesville by visiting marybird.org.