Centre de la Vie (Center of Life)
A Comprehensive Cancer Care Center in Opelousas
During cancer treatment, you will meet with several specialists who handle different aspects of your care. To make your experience more effective, efficient, and convenient, we have created Centre de la Vie (Center of Life) cancer care center. This is the first center in the Acadiana region offering chemotherapy, hematology, and infusion therapy in one location. You won’t have to travel far for the care you need with this close-to-home facility.
More Than Treating the Disease – We’re Here to Enhance Your Life
Your treatment at Centre de la Vie will be handled by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, radiation technologists, social workers, nurses, and support staff. Our focus is on 'Patient-Centered Care' where your specific emotional, physical, and spiritual needs are taken care of.
Dr. Julian Krawczyk and Dr. John Anderson are board certified radiation oncologists, who carry the experience and knowledge needed to provide state-of-the-art, custom-tailored treatment to specialized diagnosis.
Dr. Constance Cole, our board certified oncologist and hematologist, has extensive experience treating all types of cancers and blood disorders.
Treatment Options
There are many different approaches to cancer treatment. In most cases, treatment plans consist of a combination of several therapies. The specific characteristics of your cancer and your overall condition will determine the course of your treatment.
Some cancer treatment options we offer include:
Cancer treatment professionals will work with you to determine if the goal is to cure your cancer, keep your cancer from spreading, or to relieve the symptoms caused by cancer. Depending on these factors, you may receive one or more types of treatment.
Contact
Centre de la Vie is located on the first floor of the South Campus at Opelousas General Health System. Centre de la Vie3983 I-49 South Service Road.
Opelousas, Louisiana 70570 Hours:
- Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday - 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Self-referrals: (337) 942-1126
- Physician referrals (phone): (337) 942-1126
- Physician referrals (fax): (337) 948-3881
