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We are proud to announce that West will be the 1st cancer center in the Mid‑South to offer Daraxonrasib, a next‑generation targeted therapy representing one of the most significant advances in pancreatic cancer treatment in years. Daraxonrasib is designed to interrupt key cancer‑driving pathways associated with some of the most aggressive forms of pancreatic cancer. Early clinical data has shown meaningful improvements in tumor response,… Read more »
We’re excited to share that Dr. Michael Doherty, our Director of Interventional Radiology, has been featured in the latest issue of Memphis Health & Fitness magazine! In the feature, Dr. Doherty discusses innovative minimally invasive procedures that can help treat knee pain, back pain, plantar fasciitis, inflammation, and other conditions—often with less downtime and without… Read more »
Join Us for the 2026 Best of ASCO Memphis Conference Join us for the upcoming “2026 Best of ASCO Memphis Conference,” taking place Saturday and Sunday, August 8–9, 2026, at the Hilton Memphis Hotel. This highly anticipated event brings together oncology professionals from across the region for a weekend of collaboration, education, and practical clinical… Read more »
NEW BARTLETT CAMPUS We are excited to announce the expansion of our network with a new Bartlett location, bringing expert surgical care even closer to patients in the surrounding community. This new location is designed with your convenience in mind – making it easier to receive high-quality, specialized care without having to travel far. Patients… Read more »
Join us for the 11th Annual West Oncology Conference — May 16–17, 2026 (in-person with on-demand access). This accredited meeting delivers practice-changing updates in breast, genitourinary, hematologic, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers with expert faculty, interactive panels, molecular tumor boards, and networking opportunities. Highlights include CAR-T preparation, MRD in myeloma/AML, HER2 management, AI in oncology, and… Read more »
Dr. Axel Grothey recently authored a powerful column in the Tennessean highlighting the urgent need for colorectal cancer screening across the state. Dr. Grothey sheds light on the state’s high rates of colon cancer diagnoses and deaths, while emphasizing that early detection can dramatically improve outcomes. His column also introduces a promising new FDA-approved blood… Read more »
We are proud to share that 38 of our physicians have been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. This honor reflects exceptional clinical skill, compassion for patients, and a strong commitment to advancing cancer care. We are grateful to have such a dedicated group of physicians serving our community and supporting patients and families through… Read more »
✨Celebrating Exceptional Women ✨ Please join us in congratulating three of our West Cancer Center & Research Institute physicians for being recognized as Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine and featured by The Memphis Flyer! 🎉 Dr. Sylvia Richey Dr. Courtney Shires Dr. Linda Smiley We are incredibly proud of this accomplished group of women… Read more »
We’re proud to share that Jason Chandler, MD, recently participated in a national FACT educational webinar focused on expanding access to advanced cell therapies in community cancer centers. The session, Bringing Cell Therapy Closer to Home, discussed new FACT standards designed to help community based clinics safely deliver immune effector cell therapies, such as CAR… Read more »
We’re proud to introduce Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Mackenzie Harbin. Dr. Harbin specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers and is deeply committed to providing expert, compassionate, patient-centered care. In this intro video, she shares her approach to individualized treatment plans, the importance of truly listening to patients, and how she partners closely with… Read more »