Honoring Dr. Lee Schwartzberg

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West Cancer Foundation Launches Cancer Research Campaign Honoring Memphis Oncology Pioneer — Lee S. Schwartzberg Endowed Research Program Established To Improve Memphis Cancer Research and Care —   West Cancer Foundation, which funds research to improve cancer care and provides free cancer services to those in need, today announced the launch of the Lee S…. Read more »

2024 Think Pink Luncheon

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Our West family is so proud to support the annual Think Pink Memphis luncheon! <br> This weekend, Dr. Jason Porter and Dr. Carmel Verrier participated in the expert panel discussion, sharing information about: Screening guidelines Current treatment and surgical options Importance of physical therapy for pre- and post-surgery Resources available across the Mid-South <br> This… Read more »

20 West Physicians Named Castle Connolly Top Docs

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🏆 20 West physicians have been named Castle Connolly Top Doctors 🏆 Castle Connolly’s Top Docs represent the ✨top 7%✨ of all U.S. practicing physicians! Selected through a rigorous process of peer nominations and thorough vetting by a physician-led research team, these doctors are truly top-notch healthcare providers. Their exceptional clinical care, specialty expertise, and… Read more »

Memphis Flyer’s Exceptional Women in Medicine

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Please join us in congratulating 4 of our West physicians for being recognized as The Memphis Flyer‘s 2024 Exceptional Women in Medicine by Castle Connolly! Dr. Sylvia Richey Dr. Courtney Shires Dr. Linda Smiley Dr. Carmel Verrier Their contributions to clinical care, research, community service, education, and leadership have made a lasting impact on healthcare… Read more »

SAVE THE DATE – West Oncology Conference February 3-4, 2024

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​The 2024 West Oncology Conference, presented in collaboration with the West Cancer Center & Research Institute, a leading authority in adult cancer care and research in Memphis, TN, will provide transformative insights to improve clinical outcomes and foster healthcare equity at this years program. Some of the experts you will hear from include Dr. Heather McArthur from… Read more »

Bladder/RCC: State of the Science Summit

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Join us at the Bladder/RCC: State of the Science Summit   📅 February 20, 2024 📌 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel-Memphis ⏰ 6 pm – 9pm 👨‍⚕️ Program Chair: Bradley G. Somer, MD   Topics include: – How do you select Frontline Therapy in mUC? – R/R Urothelial Carcinoma: Second Line and Beyond – How do… Read more »

Dr. Jason Porter details groundbreaking research for NSCLC

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Dr. Jason Porter details groundbreaking research for KRAS-mutant NSCLC during a Targeted Oncology Community Case Forum. 🎉 Explore the CodeBreaK 100 and CodeBreaK 200 studies, showing promising results and insights into new treatment strategies. Read more about the accelerated approval of new treatment options, and their impact on patients’ lives. Let’s revolutionize #LungCancer care together!… Read more »

Meet Our New Chaplains

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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 »