Posts Categorized: Approved
West Cancer Center to get more precision treatment options from Foundation Medicine-OneOncology initiative
West Cancer Center to get more precision treatment options from Foundation Medicine-OneOncology initiative By Jason Bolton – Data Editor, Memphis Business Journal Aug 21, 2020, 8:27am EDT A new partnership will add more genetic biodata to inform West Cancer Center’s personalized cancer treatment arsenal. OneOncology and Foundation Medicine Inc. — a molecular information company — announced Aug…. Read more »
Tele-Visits Now Available for West Patients
In an effort to further promote social distancing, patients are now able to schedule certain appointments as televisits to speak with their care team from home. Talk to your care team or contact our scheduling department at 901.683.0055 to see if a televisit is right for you!
Choosing the Right Biosimilar for Cancer Care
Choosing the Right Biosimilar for Cancer Care The introduction of biosimilars as anticancer therapies was preceded by a period of supportive care biosimilars. Lee S. Schwartzberg, MD, FACP, describes how he and other clinicians decide which of these agents to use. Well before biosimilar anticancer agents became available, oncologists gained familiarity using biosimilars… Read more »
Dr. Michael Ulm: Feeling Better During Ovarian Cancer Treatment, With the Help of Palliative Care
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 »