Tele-Visits Now Available for West Patients

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In an effort to further promote social distancing, patients are now able to schedule certain appointments as televisits to speak with their care team from home. Talk to your care team or contact our scheduling department at 901.683.0055 to see if a televisit is right for you!

Choosing the Right Biosimilar for Cancer Care

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Choosing the Right Biosimilar for Cancer Care   The introduction of biosimilars as anticancer therapies was preceded by a period of supportive care biosimilars. Lee S. Schwartzberg, MD, FACP, describes how he and other clinicians decide which of these agents to use.   Well before biosimilar anticancer agents became available, oncologists gained familiarity using biosimilars… Read more »

History & Mission

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It began with a small, two-room clinic in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. William H. West, MD, was a nationally respected oncologist and lead investigator for the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. Following the loss of his mother to breast cancer, his mission became clear: to provide world-class cancer treatment and research capabilities in his... Read more »

Home

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Click here to learn more about our COVID-19 policies and procedures.  Patients and Family We understand how overwhelming a cancer diagnosis can be. Our physicians and staff are here to help patients and their loved ones navigate through the entire spectrum of care. More Information CareSpace Patient Portal New Patient Paperwork Insurance Information Patient Stories... Read more »

Tumor Boards

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West Cancer Center faculty participate in numerous Tumor Boards throughout the year – providing an opportunity for physicians across specialties to evaluate individual patient cases and develop a collective recommendation for treatment. Tumor Boards provide an opportunity for health professionals to discuss diagnosis and treatment options to optimize patient management. This approach places our patients... Read more »

Oncology Departments

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Gynecologic Oncology Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center Palliative Care Patient Care Support Radiation Oncology flyout-menu Home Healthcare Providers Refer a Patient Oncology Specialties Benign Blood Disorders Brain Cancer CNS Breast Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Genitourinary Cancers Gynecologic Cancer Head and Neck Cancer Hematologic Malignancies Lung Cancer Sarcoma Skin Cancer Clinical About Clinical... Read more »

West Cancer Center Pharmacy

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Here at West Cancer Center & Research Institute, it is our top priority to best serve our patients by offering the region's best cancer care, along with supportive and convenient services such as our Specialty Pharmacy! Our Specialty Pharmacy allows patients to fill specialty oncology/hematology medications and select supportive care medications prescribed by your West... Read more »

Patient Care Support

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Hospice & Home Health Oral Chemo Education Palliative Care Patient Care Navigators Psychology Rehab and Lymphedema Services Social Work We are with you every step of the way. As a West Cancer Center patient, you and your loved ones have a unique benefit of comprehensive and individualized support throughout your journey here. We have a... Read more »

Psychology

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Our psychologist provides counseling and therapies to help you and your family adjust to the diagnosis of cancer, reduce stress, and improve your emotional well-being throughout the continuum of care from initial diagnosis, during treatment, and beyond survivorship. When emotional distress begins to interfere with quality of life, our team can provide a range of... Read more »

Your Appointment

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