Recognized for Diversity in Clinical Research

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Our West network has been featured in a recent article by MLK50 for advancing equity in cancer care. Diversity across our clinical trials is significantly higher than national averages and reflects our commitment to making oncology research more inclusive and representative for all patients. The article also highlights the impactful work of 3 of our… Read more »

West Cancer Center Pioneers Hologram Healthcare, Featured in TIME100 Health Innovation Spotlight

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We’re proud to share that West Cancer Center was featured in the announcement of Proto Inc. Founder David Nussbaum being named to the 2025 TIME100 Health list for his innovation in hologram healthcare technology. Why is this so exciting? Because West Cancer Center was the first in the nation to launch real doctor-patient hologram appointments… Read more »

APP Oncology Summit

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The APP Oncology Summit is coming to Nashville, TN on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6, 2025 — and our West network will be well represented! Christy Izzett, our Director of Advanced Practice Providers, is serving on the Planning Committee, and Dr. Axel Grothey, Medical Oncologist, will be on Faculty presenting on Molecular Profiling… Read more »

Dr. Gregory Vidal at SCHD25

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Dr. Gregory Vidal is taking part in the Summit on Cancer Health Disparities 2025 — a national conference focused on finding real solutions to reduce cancer health disparities across all communities. Dr. Vidal will serve as both a Planning Committee Member and Co-Chair of the Abstract Committee, helping lead conversations that will shape the future of… Read more »

Updates in GI & Breast Cancers

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This past Thursday, Total Health Conferencing hosted a conference for Updates in GI and Breast Cancers. This educational event gathered oncologists, pharmacists, advanced practitioners, and nurses to focus on the latest advancements in GI cancer and breast cancer care. Thank you to our very own Dr. Axel Grothey and Dr. Gregory Vidal for serving as… Read more »

Volunteer Appreciation Week

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Celebrating Volunteers Volunteers are the heart of our network, and we’re celebrating them all month long! While Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 20th -26th, we’re hoping you can help us say THANK YOU by leaving sweet notes at our Germantown, Midtown, and Desoto clinics all month long. Please join us in showing our many thanks… Read more »

The Hologram Doctor Will See You Now!

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🚨 The Hologram Doctor Will See You Now! 🚨 West Cancer Center & Research Institute was featured in The Wall Street Journal for our groundbreaking use of Proto hologram technology! This innovation is transforming how we connect with patients in rural areas, eliminating long commutes for those in Corinth, MS, and Paris, TN, while ensuring… Read more »

Dr. Sylvia Richey Recognized for Her Compassionate Approach to Breast Cancer Care

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We are proud to share that our very own Dr. Sylvia Richey has been featured in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor Spotlights! This article highlights her compassionate, integrative approach to breast cancer care, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole patient—not just the disease. Dr. Richey’s dedication to advancing patient care is an inspiration to us… Read more »

Dr. Ben Abdu Honored for Excellence in Robotic Surgery!

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We are proud to announce that West Gynecologic Surgeon, Dr. Ben Abdu, has been recognized for his remarkable achievements in robotic-assisted surgeries! Dr. Abdu was honored  with a Surgeon of Excellence award this morning from Saint Francis Hospital – Memphis, Tennessee’s 1st Center of Robotic Excellence in Surgery! Robotic-assisted surgeries offer benefits including: Smaller incisions… Read more »