2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Primary Care to Oncology—Conversations for Change.
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SAVE THE DATE – West Oncology Conference February 3-4, 2024
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
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
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 »
Dr. Todd Tillmanns Appointed to TN Board of Medical Examiners
Dr. Todd Tillmanns has been appointed by TN Governor Bill Lee to serve as a member of the 12-person State of Tennessee’s Board of Medical Examiners! Established in 1901, the Board of Medical Examiners has a primary mission to safeguard the well-being and safety of Tennessee residents. This board plays a critical role in granting… Read more »
Meet Our New Chaplains
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 »
Breast Cancer Disparity Abstract Accepted into SABCS
An abstract created in partnership with Dr. Gregory Vidal and Dr. Andrea Curry of our West family about Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities has been officially accepted by San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Alongside Rabble Health and the Urban Health Education & Support Services, this team will present methods used to measurably address social determinants of… Read more »
Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient Program
Metastatic Breast Cancer Event Coming Soon Dr. Gregory Vidal, Breast-Specific Medical Oncologist and Co-Director of our Research Department, is moderating an educational patient update about metastatic breast cancer. Wednesday, October 4 4:30pm – 6:30pm West Cancer Center, Germantown Campus Agenda items include: Understanding metastatic breast cancer and its subtypes Initial hormone therapy for treatment of… Read more »
New Check-In Process
NEW CHECK-IN PROCESS All of our regional sites will begin a new mobile check-in process over the coming weeks, allowing patients to: confirm appointments update/complete registration information submit health surveys make payments securely check-in upon arrival Current patients will receive emails and/or texts a few days before their next appointment with check-in information. This new… Read more »
GU Cancer Updates Event
What an incredible evening at the “Cancer Updates: A Dinner Series for Community Care Teams” in collaboration with Total Health Conference. The conference provided a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration among medical professionals and researchers in the field of genitourinary oncology. It was a night filled with valuable insights, discussions, and the exchange of… Read more »