Breast Cancer

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1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, but regular screening dramatically increases the odds of recovery. Breast cancer is a very complex disease, and each case is unique. At West Cancer Center & Research Institute our team of specialist understands that no two breast cancer cases are alike.... Read more »

Breast Cancer Disparity Abstract Accepted into SABCS

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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 »

Thank You, Zeta Tau Alpha

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The Zeta Tau Alpha, Iota Xi Christian Brothers University donated these beautiful bouquets to our #BreastCancer patients yesterday afternoon! These donations are supported by their local chapters Zeta Tau Alpha Memphis Alumnae Chapter and Think Pink Memphis. Our Margaret West family is so grateful for the unwavering support of our community and partners across the… Read more »

Looking Towards the Future of HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

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Exciting Advances in Endocrine Therapies for Breast Cancer! 🌟 In a recent OncLive Peer Exchange, our very own Dr. Gregory Vidal shares a panel with Dr. Komal Jhaveri, Dr. Timothy Pluard, Dr. Aditya Bardia, and Dr. VK Gadi to discuss the promising landscape of novel endocrine drugs. Discussion highlights include: – The emergence of selective… Read more »

Standard-of-Care Treatment Approaches for HR+/HER2 Early Breast Cancer ft. Dr. Gregory Vidal

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In a recent OncLive Peer Exchange, Dr. Gregory Vidal partnered with a panel of breast oncology experts to discuss the standard-of-care treatment approaches for early-stage HR-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer.   Topics include: – Evolution of HER2-negative management – Updates in HR-positive treatment – Importance of genetic testing – Utilization of endocrine therapy – BRCA mutations and… Read more »

Cancer Updates: Free Dinner Series for Regional Providers

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CALLING ALL REGIONAL PROVIDERS From now through November, our West family is partnering with Total Health Conferencing to host “Cancer Updates: A Dinner Series for Community Care Teams.” These dinners will consist of educational discussions designed for oncologists, pharmacists, advanced practitioners, and nurses involved in the treatment of various cancers. Each tumor-focused program is comprised… Read more »

Meet Dr. Michael Berry

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MEET DR. MICHAEL BERRY, Director of our Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center To know him is to absolutely love him! He is a personable, knowledgable, and compassionate breast surgeon practicing at our Germantown campus. Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center offers a full suite of breast health services to women from annual mammograms to on-site biopsies, MRIs, ultrasounds,… Read more »

An examination of health care utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic among women with early-stage hormone receptor-positive breast cancer

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“Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer require frequent clinic visits for maintenance of therapy. With COVID-19 causing health care disruptions, it is important to learn about how this population’s access to health care has changed.” The study linked below was co-authored by two of our very own – Dr. Gregory Vidal and Andrea Curry, and compares self-reported… Read more »

West Seeks Patients with Breast Cancer Undergoing Lumpectomy Surgery for Clinical Trial Using Investigational Imaging Technology with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Study Will Assess Impact on Positive Margin Rates West Cancer Center is seeking patients with breast cancer who are undergoing breast-conserving surgery, or a “lumpectomy,” for potential participation in a clinical trial. Dr. Richard Fine, Dr. Michael Berry, and Dr. Richard Gilmore are the breast surgeons participating in this trial. Breast Surgeon, Dr. Richard Fine,… Read more »