Protect Your Pumpkins
Stay a Step Ahead of Breast Cancer
At Baton Rouge General, we’re committed to helping women stay proactive about their breast health. In the United States, more than 320,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are diagnosed each year and breast cancer diagnoses have steadily increased in women under age 50 over the past two decades. A mammogram is the best way to find or detect breast cancer early when it is most treatable.
Schedule a Mammogram
Are you 40 or older or do you have a family history of breast cancer? If so, it’s time to schedule your annual mammogram. A mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer early when it is most treatable.
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A clear mammogram in July 2024 gave Nanette Burbank no reason to worry, but several months later, she noticed bloody discharge from her right breast. A visit with her primary care doctor led to the discovery of a lump and a diagnosis of stage 0 breast cancer. Through surgery and radiation, Nanette found strength in a simple message: “Even roses are pruned to come back healthier and more beautiful.” Now, she’s sharing that message of hope with other women and encouraging them to listen to their bodies and talk to their doctors when something doesn’t feel right.
Six years after beating breast cancer, LaTonya Rodney found herself facing the diagnosis she never wanted to hear again when she discovered a lump in the same breast. Throughout both cancer journeys, LaTonya held onto a favorite poem that ends with the words, “you’ve just come to a bend in the road,” a reminder that a bend doesn’t mean the journey is over. After completing treatment and a double mastectomy, she continues supporting women diagnosed with breast cancer by accompanying them to doctor’s appointments, listening when they need someone to talk to and offering support from someone who understands what they were going through.
Kodi Wilson knew breast cancer was a possibility. With a sister, cousin and three aunts who had been diagnosed, she had made her breast health a priority, but just two and a half months after her most recent mammogram, she felt something that didn’t seem right. Trusting her instincts led to a diagnosis of two types of breast cancer and a double mastectomy. Through months of treatment and recovery, Kodi held onto a determined mindset: “Cancer will not win. I am going to win.” Today, she shares her experience to remind other women to listen to their bodies, speak up when something feels different and remember that taking care of yourself is not selfish.
Pink Pumpkins
Thousands of pink pumpkins pop up overnight at Baton Rouge General's Bluebonnet location to kick off our annual Protect Your Pumpkins campaign. We invite everyone to visit the pumpkin patch once they pop up to pick a pink pumpkin, take photos and display your pink pumpkin at home to help share our Protect Your Pumpkins message. Once the pink pumpkin patches pop up, the pumpkins will go fast, so stay tuned to see when they arrive!
ONE free pumpkin per person. $10 for each additional pumpkin.
2026 Presenting Sponsor
Our Presenting Sponsor, Ambetter, is an essential part of the Protect Your Pumpkins campaign. We are thankful for their dedication to this cause and their shared commitment to empowering women and amplifying our reach to make a tangible difference in the lives of the women in our community.
Donate to Baton Rouge General
Consider donating to support breast cancer awareness initiatives at Baton Rouge General, helping fund early detection programs and patient support services. Together we can raise awareness, provide care and inspire hope for those affected by breast cancer.
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