Posts Tagged: west cancer center

Identifying Barriers to Health Care for Black Women

Posted by & filed under Uncategorized.

Dr. Gregory Vidal is co-leading a groundbreaking study aimed at identifying barriers to health care for Black women in the Mid-South. This initiative, supported by a $1.58 million grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc., is a collaborative effort with Dr. Janeane Anderson from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing. This research seeks… Read more »

Malignant Hematology

Posted by & filed under Uncategorized.

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 »

Head & Neck Conditions

Posted by & filed under Uncategorized.

Treating head and neck conditions requires both eliminating the disease and restoring a patient’s ability to speak, swallow, and feel confident in their appearance. At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, our expert team includes specialists in medical and radiation oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology, speech therapy, nutrition, and more—including head & neck surgeons skilled in... Read more »

Green Heart Recipients (Q1 of 2024)

Posted by & filed under Uncategorized.

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 »

Sarcoma

Posted by & filed under Uncategorized.

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 »

Gynecologic Cancer

Posted by & filed under Uncategorized.

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 »

Lung Cancer

Posted by & filed under Uncategorized.

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 »

West Physicians Advocate for Oncology Patients at Capitol Hill

Posted by & filed under Uncategorized.

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 »