Posts Tagged: west cancer center

“What to Expect” Video Library

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Here at West Cancer Center, we partner with our patients to design custom treatment plans that best suites their disease and desired outcomes. With this partnership, we also want to provide as much clinical education as possible to ensure your understanding of your disease, treatment options, and support care available to you. Below are West-specific... Read more »

Honoring Dr. Lee Schwartzberg

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West Cancer Foundation Launches Cancer Research Campaign Honoring Memphis Oncology Pioneer — Lee S. Schwartzberg Endowed Research Program Established To Improve Memphis Cancer Research and Care —   West Cancer Foundation, which funds research to improve cancer care and provides free cancer services to those in need, today announced the launch of the Lee S…. Read more »

Understanding Radiation Therapy

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West Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department is comprised of highly trained Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists, and Medical Physicists, along with a support team to manage and minimize treatment side effects such as skin changes, nutrition, and fatigue. Our team’s goal is to use advanced therapies to deliver effective and safe radiation therapy to our cancer patients. What to... Read more »

2024 Think Pink Luncheon

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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 »

Gynecology

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Our West Cancer Center Gynecology Department offers women across the Mid-South sub-specialized care for benign female disorders including: Advanced Surgical Procedures (Laparoscopic & Robotic) Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment of Endometriosis (Medical & Surgical) Early Fertility Evaluation Pelvic Organ Prolapse Urinary/Fecal Incontinence (Interstim Therapy) General Female Wellness Dr. Ben Abdu is West Cancer Center's board-certified gynecologist, specializing in... Read more »

20 West Physicians Named Castle Connolly Top Docs

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🏆 20 West physicians have been named Castle Connolly Top Doctors 🏆 Castle Connolly’s Top Docs represent the ✨top 7%✨ of all U.S. practicing physicians! Selected through a rigorous process of peer nominations and thorough vetting by a physician-led research team, these doctors are truly top-notch healthcare providers. Their exceptional clinical care, specialty expertise, and… Read more »

Financial Navigators

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Financial services and assistance programs are available for you If you are uninsured or underinsured and need assistance, please contact our billing office at 901.683.0055, ext. 68151 or [email protected] to speak with a West team member. Assistance and financial services are not available for all, but our team members are partnered with a variety of... Read more »

Memphis Flyer’s Exceptional Women in Medicine

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Please join us in congratulating 4 of our West physicians for being recognized as The Memphis Flyer‘s 2024 Exceptional Women in Medicine by Castle Connolly! Dr. Sylvia Richey Dr. Courtney Shires Dr. Linda Smiley Dr. Carmel Verrier Their contributions to clinical care, research, community service, education, and leadership have made a lasting impact on healthcare… Read more »

Nurse Navigators

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Our nurse navigators are registered nurses with clinical oncology knowledge, specializing in assisting and guiding you  through the different phases of your cancer journey. Nurse navigators serve as your primary point of contact to help you make informed decisions, explain care plan and treatment options, coordinate aspects of care, advocate for your specific needs, and... Read more »

Bladder/RCC: State of the Science Summit

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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 »