We are so excited to announce a new extension of our Care Support Services, thanks to a 5-year partnership with Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS) and their Center for Pastoral Wholeness & Chaplaincy Studies. This partnership allows chaplain interns to work closely with our social workers, psychologists, and care support team to identify patients who may… Read more »
Posts By: Mae Bennett
Breast Cancer Disparity Abstract Accepted into SABCS
An abstract created in partnership with Dr. Gregory Vidal and Dr. Andrea Curry of our West family about Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities has been officially accepted by San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Alongside Rabble Health and the Urban Health Education & Support Services, this team will present methods used to measurably address social determinants of… Read more »
New Check-In Process
NEW CHECK-IN PROCESS All of our regional sites will begin a new mobile check-in process over the coming weeks, allowing patients to: confirm appointments update/complete registration information submit health surveys make payments securely check-in upon arrival Current patients will receive emails and/or texts a few days before their next appointment with check-in information. This new… Read more »
Thank You, Zeta Tau Alpha
The Zeta Tau Alpha, Iota Xi Christian Brothers University donated these beautiful bouquets to our #BreastCancer patients yesterday afternoon! These donations are supported by their local chapters Zeta Tau Alpha Memphis Alumnae Chapter and Think Pink Memphis. Our Margaret West family is so grateful for the unwavering support of our community and partners across the… Read more »
The Latest in Lung Cancer Research with Dr. Jason Porter
Tuesday, September 19 at 5pm EST Join Dr. Jason Porter for a live, dynamic discussion about the critical role of biomarker testing and clinical trials in lung cancer! Dr. Porter will partner with Estelamari Rodriguez, MD, MPH from the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and moderator Terric Conneran, Founder of KRAS Kickers, to… Read more »
Exciting News in Lung Cancer Treatment, ft. Dr. Jason Porter
Exciting News in Lung Cancer Treatment Dr. Jason Porter joins Dr. Maya Khalil, Dr. Brian Mitzman, and Dr. Rami Manochakian in discussing the strides made in improving patient outcomes with immunotherapy and targeted therapies for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The group talks about several new clinical trials demonstrating promising results for high… Read more »
Meet Dr. Jeff Harris
MEET DR. JEFF HARRIS, our newest hematologist and medical oncologist Dr. Harris joins our West team by serving our Midtown-Memphis and Germantown campuses! He comes to us with a deep passion for cancer research and patient care. He shares, “One of my favorite things about West is being able to bring clinical trials… Read more »
Construction Near Germantown Clinic
CONSTRUCTION NEAR GERMANTOWN CLINIC We want to notify all Wolf River patients and caregivers that the City of Germantown will start roadway construction next Wednesday, August 30 at the intersection of Wolf River & Germantown Rd. The project is forecasted to take about 8-10 months to complete. Below is a graphic showing lane closures, which… Read more »
Looking Towards the Future of HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer
Exciting Advances in Endocrine Therapies for Breast Cancer! 🌟 In a recent OncLive Peer Exchange, our very own Dr. Gregory Vidal shares a panel with Dr. Komal Jhaveri, Dr. Timothy Pluard, Dr. Aditya Bardia, and Dr. VK Gadi to discuss the promising landscape of novel endocrine drugs. Discussion highlights include: – The emergence of selective… Read more »
Best of ASCO – Memphis Conference
This past weekend, Drs. Bradley Somer, Gregory Vidal, and Jason Porter hosted presentations at the Best of ASCO – Memphis Conference! This Post ASCO review showcased abstracts from highly rated presentations and the latest research in oncology education. Our physicians helped lead several discussions including: Dr. Jason Porter: – “Personalizing Treatment for Adult Patients with… Read more »