Cancer is particularly deadly in Louisiana, the “Pirate Oncologist” discusses why and shares his personal cancer journey

The “Pirate Oncologist” and his personal journey with cancer. Dr. Jack Saux has been working to help cancer patients in Southeast Louisiana for more than 25 years. He knows how serious the issue is throughout the state. Louisiana is ranked 7th worst in the U.S. for cancer outcomes. It’s some heavy stuff for sure. To lighten things up, Dr. Saux has been dressing up as a pirate and other characters during office hours at his practice in Covington, La. Over the years, his patients and the community have lovingly called him the Pirate Oncologist. Dr. Saux is full of wit and personality but following a cancer diagnosis that hit close to home, he was filled with fear and anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Saux opens up about how that diagnosis has changed his approach to oncology. He also explains in very relatable terms why cancer is particularly deadly in Louisiana.