Cancer Association of Louisiana / Breastoration

The Cancer Association of Louisiana (CALA), formally known as CAGNO, was founded in 1959 with a mission to provide access to care and improve quality of life for vulnerable patients undergoing cancer treatment in Louisiana

CALA formerly known as CAGNO, assist with necessities crucial to healing and improving quality of life, CALA provides a bedrock of support for patients in their greatest time of need, reducing the financial burden for patients and their families. CAGNO's (CALA) program fills the gap in services provided through local hospitals, hospices and other healthcare agencies. Without CAGNO (CALA), these gaps must be met by family or friends or are not met at all. Patients are eligible if they are in current treatment, hospice or palliative care.

CALA'S (CAGNO's) services also including...... In all 64 parishes - Breastoration, transportation assistance (gas cards), nutritional supplements and donated items such as wigs, mastectomy bras and prostheses. In the 23 parishes surrounding Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge area, the specific programs available are prescription, medical equipment (walkers etc), nutrition, transportation and when funds allow household. A diagnosis of cancer is costly. Without CALA, these services must be met by family or friends or not met at all. Providing support empowers patients to continue on their path to recovery.

Testimonials

Thank you so much for your financial assistance. Your generosity has put food on my table and gas in my car. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me. It has helped me so much!
Thank you again, Teresa

"Yes ma'am this is Gregory and I'm calling in regards to my wife. Thanking you so much for the card you sent us the money cards and you just don't know how much blessing to us and we thank you so much and bless you all and love you this keep up the good work. Thank you again so much you have to so much. Thank you."

It was just a relief to know I am not alone - Bob