Endocrine Cancers

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Endocrine cancer is a tumor that affects parts of the body that secrete hormones, which are chemicals that regulate the activity of other organs or cells in the body. These chemicals impact important bodily functions including metabolism, mood, sexual function, growth, development, and reproduction. Many kinds of endocrine cancers are rare, but thyroid cancer is... 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 »

Genitourinary (Urinary) Cancers

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Genitourinary cancers account for 11% of all cancers and 23% of all cancer deaths in the US each year. Trusting your care to a team of specialists is key to thriving and surviving. At West Cancer Center & Research Institute our comprehensive, personalized approach to cancer care is unique in the Mid-South. In 2022, West... 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 »

Download Our Mobile App

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Apple App Store Google Play Store Our West Cancer Center mobile app is available for both Apple and Android devices. Just search "West Cancer Center" in your app store to download. Users can access their CareSpace patient portal, view and pay their bill online, and receive clinic-wide updates with ease. For assistance, please contact [email protected].

Meet Dr. Jeff Harris

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MEET DR. JEFF HARRIS, our newest hematologist and medical oncologist    Dr. Harris joins our West team by serving our Midtown-Memphis and Germantown campuses! He comes to us with a deep passion for cancer research and patient care.   He shares, “One of my favorite things about West is being able to bring clinical trials… Read more »

Looking Towards the Future of HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

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Exciting Advances in Endocrine Therapies for Breast Cancer! 🌟 In a recent OncLive Peer Exchange, our very own Dr. Gregory Vidal shares a panel with Dr. Komal Jhaveri, Dr. Timothy Pluard, Dr. Aditya Bardia, and Dr. VK Gadi to discuss the promising landscape of novel endocrine drugs. Discussion highlights include: – The emergence of selective… Read more »

Best of ASCO – Memphis Conference

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This past weekend, Drs. Bradley Somer, Gregory Vidal, and Jason Porter hosted presentations at the Best of ASCO – Memphis Conference! This Post ASCO review showcased abstracts from highly rated presentations and the latest research in oncology education. Our physicians helped lead several discussions including: Dr. Jason Porter: – “Personalizing Treatment for Adult Patients with… Read more »

West Oncology Conference for Advanced Providers and Nurses

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Join us for this year’s West Oncology Conference for Advanced Practitioners and Nurses! 📆 Friday, October 6, 2023 ⏱ 8am – 3pm 📍 Online Event This virtual program is designed to provide insights into the latest developments in multidisciplinary treatment, practical patient management, and inter-professional care. This interactive event aims to enhance communication within the… Read more »