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MEET AMY: SURVIVOR OF METASTATIC MELANOMA OF THE LUNGS & BRAIN What a warrior! Amy’s cancer journey has been a wild ride – but her optimism, perseverance, and drive to advocate for her own health (and others) has been her motivation! Amy shares details of her personal battle with cancer in the video below, and… Read more »
ASCO2023 is in full swing, and our docs are learning from and presenting information to physicians from across the globe about cancer care! West Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Matthew Ballo, shared his hands-on experience in the utilization of Tumor Treating Fields against glioblastoma. Ballo, alongside several fellow physicians, authored a poster presented at ASCO (American Society… Read more »
West Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Matthew Ballo, attended GammaTile’s Practitioner Society Meeting last weekend in Nashville, TN. This meeting is comprised of physicians who utilize GammaTile technology in their practice, such as radiation oncologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, and medical physicists. The group gathers throughout the year to learn about new clinical updates, share best practices, and network… Read more »
MEET DR. MICHAEL BERRY, Director of our Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center To know him is to absolutely love him! He is a personable, knowledgable, and compassionate breast surgeon practicing at our Germantown campus. Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center offers a full suite of breast health services to women from annual mammograms to on-site biopsies, MRIs, ultrasounds,… Read more »
OUR NURSES WORK HARD! So in honor of Nurse Appreciation Week, we let them blow off a little steam. Nurse managers and even our Chief Nursing Officer stopped by each clinic location for some pie (in the face) last week! Thank you again to all of our absolutely incredible nurses. You are the heartbeat of… Read more »
Volunteers are truly the heartbeat of our West network. They provide more than just their time and energy — they offer emotional and physical support, courage, solace, and joy to each patient and caregiver they encounter. This week, we want to especially show our appreciation for them and all that they do! The video below… Read more »
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP DOCTORS! Castle Connolly recently announced their 2023 #TopDoc picks, and 18 of our West physicians were selected. Of over 850,000 practicing providers in the U.S., our doctors were chosen though a rigorous 3rd party research process including study of their professional qualifications, education, appointments, leadership, reputation, and disciplinary history. Patients always… Read more »
Here at West, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to reducing cancer disparities. On Friday, March 3, Dr. Gregory Vidal led a workshop called “Conversations for Change” aimed to encourage conversations about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer to primary care providers in our community. Discussions included: – Diagnostic Standards… Read more »
Dr. Jason Porter has partnered with OncLive to present a Lung Cancer State of the Science Summit! Academic & community-based physicians along with healthcare professionals are invited to attend this meeting on Thursday, May 11 in Nashville, TN. Attendees will expand their knowledge of novel treatment approaches and applying state-of-the-art treatment strategies. Click the link below to register… Read more »
DID YOU KNOW March is National #SocialWork Awareness Month?! This month, we celebrate our West Cancer Center Social Workers for their constant contributions to our patients and caregivers. These ladies use psychology and sociology skills to solve barriers to cancer care – and that is no easy feat! They strive every day to advocate for… Read more »