Green Heart Recipients (Q1 of 2024)

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GREEN HEART RECIPIENTS Personal praise speaks volumes about the impact our staff has on the lives of patients and their loved ones dealing with cancer. We are so proud to share that 87 team members were praised specifically by name in Quarter 1 of 2024, and we want to personally thank each of them for… 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 »

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 »

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 »

West Physicians Advocate for Oncology Patients at Capitol Hill

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West Cancer Center & Research Institute proudly announces that two of their oncology providers, Dr. Michael Berry, Breast Oncology Surgeon and Dr. Gregory Vidal, Medical Oncologist and Director of Clinical Research recently visited Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.  They engaged with lawmakers from across the state and political spectrum to address crucial issues affecting cancer… Read more »

“Dr. Michael Martin has a Personal Interest in Medical Advances” – Interview with Memphis Magazine

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Dr. Mike Martin dives into the groundbreaking advances in cancer care with Memphis Magazine! From his med school days to now, the field of oncology has seen a revolution. Immunotherapy & targeted therapy are changing the game – offering hope to patients with previously grim prognoses. But as he shares these victories, he also reveals… Read more »

Memphis Medical News Featuring Dr. Michael Ulm

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📣 Dr. Michael Ulm was featured in Memphis Medical News‘ April/May publication 📣 Dr. Ulm discussed updates in the field of gynecologic oncology, including information on new antibody-drug conjugates that target tumors while sparing healthy tissue for patients with #ovariancancer and #cervicalcancer! He also shared his advice for prevention and early detection of cancer, which… 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 »