BATON ROUGE — Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center on Monday announced that Cancer Services will transition to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Survivorship Center, strengthening the organization’s commitment to supporting individuals and families throughout every stage of the cancer journey.

The announcement marks a step for Cancer Services, a community non-profit founded in 1959 to meet the tangible needs of people living with cancer in the greater Baton Rouge area. The transition brings the organization’s long-standing programs and services under the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Survivorship Center name while preserving its legacy of compassionate, community-based support.

Mary Bird Perkins acquired Cancer Services as a wholly owned subsidiary in 2018, providing administrative support in areas such as accounting, marketing and vendor services while ensuring philanthropic support remained directed toward Cancer Services’ existing mission programs.

The transition represents the continued evolution of that partnership and an opportunity to further integrate survivorship resources into Mary Bird Perkins’ comprehensive approach to cancer care, according to a prepared statement.

“All of us at Mary Bird Perkins recognize that the needs of people affected by cancer extend well beyond treatment,” said Renea Duffin, vice president of cancer support and outreach at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. “The transition to the Mary Bird Perkins

Cancer Survivorship Center allows us to build on Cancer Services’ remarkable legacy while continuing to provide essential resources that help patients and families navigate the challenges of a cancer journey.”

The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Survivorship Center will retain all current Cancer Services program offerings, helping ensure continuity for existing clients. Services include support groups, counseling, exercise and wellness programs, nutritional assistance, medical supplies and equipment as well as educational programs and resources.

The Survivorship Center will also expand its offerings to include outpatient rehabilitation services through a partnership with Geaux Fight, a local oncology-focused physical rehabilitation practice. These services will further strengthen the Survivorship Center’s role as a comprehensive resource for cancer patients and survivors, bringing together a range of programs designed to support physical recovery, emotional well-being and quality of life.