Malignant Hematology

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At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, we have an experienced team of specialists that manage all forms of malignant hematology cancers. With approximately 59,000 new leukemia diagnosis, 35,700 myeloma and 89,380 lymphoma each year, you can trust our experience and access to cutting edge treatments and clinical trials. 70% of patients in the Mid-South... 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 »

Head & Neck Cancers

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The treatment of head and neck cancers involves both eliminating the cancer and providing the latest reconstructive procedures to restore patients’ appearance plus ability to swallow and speak. At West Cancer Center & Research Institute we have a team of specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology,  radiology, pathology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, psychology, speech therapy,... Read more »

Sarcoma

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Although sarcomas are rare, representing only 1% of cancer types, at West Cancer Center & Research Institute, we have a team that specializes in treating this form of cancer. Our sarcoma team manages soft tissue tumors, which comprise approximately 80% of all sarcomas and bone tumors. Our multidisciplinary team works together to diagnosis the specifics... Read more »

100% Response Rate in Skin Cancer Trial

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Our West family is 1 of only 2 sites across the country to host this clinical trial for patients with recurrent or unresectable skin cancers. “After 12 weeks post-treatment, complete response was observed in all 10 patients (100%)! CT scans at 24 weeks post-treatment showed NO EVIDENCE OF RECURRENT DISEASE in any of the patients.”… Read more »

Dr. Noam VanderWalde on Geriatric Oncology

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Geriatric Oncology is a strong field of interest for our Radiation Oncologist and Co-Director of Clinical Research, Dr. Noam VanderWalde. In this podcast, he discusses the importance of personalization for older cancer patients alongside Dr Akila Viswanathan (Johns Hopkins Medicine) and Dr Ben Movsas (Henry Ford Cancer Institute – Detroit). Click here to listen!

Gynecologic Cancer

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There are over 110,000 new gynecologic cancers diagnosed each year in the US and 79% of patients in the Mid-South trust in West Cancer Center & Research Institute for their care. We treat all gynecologic cancers including Uterine, which is the most common, Cervical, Ovarian, Vulvar and Vaginal. Our team of specialists include gynecologic oncologists,... Read more »

Meet Michelle: T-Cell Lymphoma Survivor

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Meet Michelle! Her journey with our West Cancer Center family has been empowering, emotional, and inspiring. To know her is to absolutely adore her. Throughout her cancer journey, Michelle takes motivation from her own hardships to pour love and advice into others. In this video, Michelle shares details of her battle with t-cell lymphoma, how… 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 »

Dr. Gregory Vidal Gives Oral Presentation on Next Generational Sequencing Study at ASCO23

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Through research and partnerships across the oncology community, we are committed to closing the gap in existing disparities in cancer care.   A new study in partnership with Dr. Gregory Vidal and our West family, OneOncology, Genentech, and Flatiron Health examined elements of inequity in next generation sequencing (NGS) for patients with advanced non-small cell lung… Read more »