Join Us for the 10th Annual West Oncology Conference Date: Saturday – Sunday, February 8-9, 2025 Location: Hilton Memphis Hosted by Total Health Conferencing Our West Oncology Conference is back for the 10th year, bringing cutting-edge oncology research and education to the forefront! This accredited event offers 7.5 CE/CME Credits & MOC points, and features… Read more »
Posts Tagged: breast cancer
MedPage Today: “FDA Panel Backs Cryoablation in Early Breast Cancer as Alternative to Surgery”
Dr. Richard Fine, one of our exceptional breast surgeons, is actively involved in groundbreaking research shaping the future of breast cancer care. An FDA panel has endorsed the use of the ProSense cryoablation system as a less-invasive alternative to surgery for some early-stage, low-risk breast cancer patients. This technology uses extreme cold to destroy tumors,… Read more »
Identifying Barriers to Health Care for Black Women
Dr. Gregory Vidal is co-leading a groundbreaking study aimed at identifying barriers to health care for Black women in the Mid-South. This initiative, supported by a $1.58 million grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc., is a collaborative effort with Dr. Janeane Anderson from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing. This research seeks… Read more »
Dr. Sonia Benn featured in Memphis Magazine’s Top Doctors Issue
Congratulations, Dr. Sonia Benn! We’re proud to announce that Dr. Sonia Benn is featured in Memphis Magazine‘s latest Top Doctors issue! . . . Dr. Benn’s path to oncology began during her med school years at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, inspired by her mentor, Dr. Mohammad Jahanzeb. Today,… Read more »
Cancers We Treat
Treatment Option Videos
Cryoablation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Safe Option in Older Women
Exciting News Cryoablation, a groundbreaking treatment for early-stage breast cancer, is proving to be a game-changer for older women! Our very own Dr. Richard Fine presented remarkable findings at The American Society of Breast Surgeons annual meeting. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Study Results: After a 5-year follow-up, the study showed a low ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence rate… Read more »
Disease-Specific Videos
2024 Think Pink Luncheon
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 »