Social Work Awareness Month

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DID YOU KNOW March is National #SocialWork Awareness Month?! This month, we celebrate our West Cancer Center Social Workers for their constant contributions to our patients and caregivers. These ladies use psychology and sociology skills to solve barriers to cancer care – and that is no easy feat! They strive every day to advocate for… Read more »

“Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conversations for Change”

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Our West family is excited to host the upcoming “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conversations for Change” on Friday, March 3. Aimed to improve pathways for care and end disparities in our area, Dr. Gregory Vidal and several fellow West providers invite primary care providers to this collaborative meeting. Topics include: – Barriers to Access of Cancer Care… Read more »

Meet Annie: Church Health Patient & Cervical Cancer Survivor

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Lifelong Memphian and Church Health patient, Annie shares her story of receiving abnormal Pap smear results, later diagnosed as #cervicalcancer. Through our partnership with Church Health, Annie was referred to West Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Todd Tillmanns, for a hysterectomy and is now enjoying life cancer free! Annie’s story is one of the many that shows… Read more »

Dr. Matthew Ballo and Dr. Madison Michael on GammaTile Therapy

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“GammaTile is a new option for patients with very difficult-to-treat brain tumors. West Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Matthew Ballo, and Semmes Murphey Clinic, PC Neurosurgeon, Dr. Madison Michael, share updates about this new therapy in the video below and its promising results for patients. West, Semmes Murphey, and St. Francis Hospital have partnered together as first… Read more »

“Conversations for Change” hosted by Dr. Vidal

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to reducing cancer disparities. We believe everyone should have the ability to benefit from advancements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. West Medical Oncologist, Dr. Gregory Vidal, will be hosting a “Conversation for Change” on Friday, March 3 for Primary Care Providers to discuss: – Diagnostic Standards for… Read more »

Patient & Family Handbook

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As a new patient at West Cancer Center & Research Institute, you will receive a detailed new patient handbook upon arrival. This resource offers detailed information about all of our supportive programs, treatment options, team members, and so much more to make sure you have access to important information. English Handbook Spanish Handbook Disabled Person... Read more »

New Statement Format

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West family, we are excited to launch a new look for our billing statements and online payment portal! Beginning January 1, 2023, patient will notice a new and improved format to their mailed statements, including a detailed and itemized breakdown of charges. Our online payment portal allows for individual accounts so past and current payment… Read more »

Free Smoking Cessation Workshops

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IS YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION TO QUIT SMOKING? Patients are encouraged to join our *free* smoking cessation workshops in January, February, or March at our Wolf River campus. With a total of 9 session options, patients will receive free tips, support, and information on pharmaceutical options to help quit smoking. No registration is necessary. For… Read more »