Dr. Michael Ulm: Feeling Better During Ovarian Cancer Treatment, With the Help of Palliative Care

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Feeling Better During Ovarian Cancer Treatment, With the Help of Palliative Care   Benefits of Palliative Care Palliative care aims to improve a patient’s quality of life during or after cancer treatment Palliative care addresses both physical and psychological symptoms It’s a more holistic approach to treating the whole person, not just their disease A… Read more »

State of the Science Summit: Treatment of Breast Cancer

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State of the Science Summit: Treatment of Breast Cancer   Chair: Lee Schwartzberg, MD, FACP Institution: West Cancer Center and Research Institute Date: Tuesday, October 29th 2019 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Hilton Memphis | 939 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120 Participants: Lee Schwartzberg, MD, FACP | West Cancer Center and Research Institute Michael Berry, MD| West Cancer Center and… Read more »

2019 Great Debates and Updates in GI Malignancies Recap with Axel Grothey, MD

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​At Great Debates and Updates in GI Malignancies, nationally recognized thought leaders take opposing sides on clinical, and sometimes controversial, topics currently disrupting the practice of gastrointestinal oncology. Through comprehensive review of the latest clinical advancements in gastrointestinal malignancies, robust audience engagement, and ample discussion, participants will leave equipped with practical implications and applications to… Read more »

5th Annual West Oncology Conference

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5th Annual West Oncology Conference Dates: Friday + Saturday, February 28 + 29, 2020 Location: THE GUEST HOUSE AT GRACELAND 3600 Elvis Presley Boulevard Memphis, TN 38116   This meeting will serve as a valuable forum for the presentation and discussion of new research findings. Participants will be provided with an update on practice-changing data… Read more »

Dr. Matthew Ballo and Dr. Yuefang Wang attend CSTRO (Chinese Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology)

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West Cancer Center’s reputation is spreading internationally as a leader in cancer treatments, especially in the management of solid malignancies with Tumor Treating Fields, with the most clinical experience from a single institute. West’s Radiation Oncology Department was honored to be represented by Drs. Matthew Ballo and Yuefeng Wang who spoke at the 2019 CSTRO… Read more »

Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center: Exceeding the standards for superior breast screening and diagnostic services

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Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center: Exceeding the standards for superior breast screening and diagnostic services   Dr. Landrieu has joined Dr. Patricia Turner, Director of Breast Imaging, at the Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center this month. Having worked together for over 17 years in high volume breast practices, they have collectively interpreted over 1 million breast… Read more »

West is 1 of 10 for ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation Grant

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West Cancer Center & Research Institute (WCCRI) was selected as 1 of 10 oncology practices in the country to receive a grant from ASCO’s Conquer Cancer Foundation to serve medically underserved populations in our community. West Cancer Center is committed to closing the gap in cancer care disparity in the Mid-South. Since 1979, West has spent over… Read more »

Survival After Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy for Localized Prostate Cancer: An Epidemiologic Study.

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  Click here to read the full story. Survival After Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy for Localized Prostate Cancer: An Epidemiologic Study. November 5, 2019 To determine the potential survival benefit associated with robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) compared to open radical prostatectomy (ORP) for prostate cancer.   RALP has become the dominant surgical approach for localized disease in… Read more »

Dr. Martin in Nepal

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West Cancer Center’s Medical Oncologist, Dr. Michael Martin – living our mission to help cancer patients everywhere. Dr. Martin joined the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and  Health Volunteer Overseas (HVO) in Kathmandu, Nepal to bring new oncology technologies and treatments to physicians and provide hope for patients battling cancer. Our providers at West take… Read more »

Dr. Lee Schwartzberg on How Biosimilars Will Help Address Financial Toxicity

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“We really believe that biosimilars line up as a value accretion for every constituency, whether it’s the patient, the practice, or the payer,” said Lee Schwartzberg, MD, FACP, executive director, West Cancer Center.   Click here for full article & video interview.   Transcript: OneOncology announced that its practices have begun administering the 2 cancer… Read more »