Posts Tagged: Lung Cancer

4th Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Provider Dinner

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4th Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Provider Dinner Dr. Jason Porter is hosting an insightful evening of discussion, collaboration, and networking focused on the latest advancements in lung cancer research, treatment, and care. All surrounding providers are invited to join! Date: Monday, December 2, 2024 Location: Capital Grille – Memphis Happy Hour: 6pm / Dinner &… Read more »

Advancements in ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Advancements in ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer A recent article from CURE Today highlights the progress being made in targeted therapies for this rare subtype of lung cancer, which affects around 1-2% of patients. Our West family is proud to be at the forefront of this critical work, where Dr. Jason Porter and his team… Read more »

Lung Screening

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Patients and referring providers can schedule an appointment for a low-dose CT scan. Patients must meet the following criteria: Between the ages of 50 – 77 Smoke for at least 20 years at least 1 pack a day If the patient has stopped smoking, must have quit within the last 15 years Must be asymptomatic... Read more »

Cancers We Treat

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West Cancer Center & Research Institute provides a unique patient care model to manage cancer diagnoses. Not only do you as a patient  benefit from a collaboration of specialists across different specialties, but you have access to all of these services in one place. From prevention and treatment to clinical trials and survivorship programs, West... Read more »

Treatment Option Videos

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Our West Cancer Center & Research Institute network is based on a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Patients can rest assured that from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, we are here. Providers range from Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists and Surgical Oncologists to In-House Pathologists, Specialized Radiologist, and several Patient Support Programs. The videos below share... Read more »

Disease-Specific Videos

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Below are videos by West Cancer Center providers that are disease specific. Our providers work alongside community partners to create and share information in a format easily understood and accessible. Please know that videos are constantly added to our website and YouTube page as they are created for your education. Click here to navigate back... 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 »

Lung Cancer

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Our lung cancer team is recognized by the community as exceptional from prevention and diagnosis to the latest treatments. Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, but the good news is the growing number of new therapies. At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, our specialists can provide you with new... Read more »

The Latest in Lung Cancer Research with Dr. Jason Porter

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Tuesday, September 19 at 5pm EST Join Dr. Jason Porter for a live, dynamic discussion about the critical role of biomarker testing and clinical trials in lung cancer! Dr. Porter will partner with Estelamari Rodriguez, MD, MPH from the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and moderator Terric Conneran, Founder of KRAS Kickers, to… Read more »

Exciting News in Lung Cancer Treatment, ft. Dr. Jason Porter

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Exciting News in Lung Cancer Treatment   Dr. Jason Porter joins Dr. Maya Khalil, Dr. Brian Mitzman, and Dr. Rami Manochakian in discussing the strides made in improving patient outcomes with immunotherapy and targeted therapies for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).   The group talks about several new clinical trials demonstrating promising results for high… Read more »