Posts Tagged: west cancer center

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 »

Memphis Flyer’s Exceptional Women in Medicine

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Please join us in congratulating 4 of our West physicians for being recognized as The Memphis Flyer‘s 2024 Exceptional Women in Medicine by Castle Connolly! Dr. Sylvia Richey Dr. Courtney Shires Dr. Linda Smiley Dr. Carmel Verrier Their contributions to clinical care, research, community service, education, and leadership have made a lasting impact on healthcare… 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 »

Bladder/RCC: State of the Science Summit

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Join us at the Bladder/RCC: State of the Science Summit   📅 February 20, 2024 📌 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel-Memphis ⏰ 6 pm – 9pm 👨‍⚕️ Program Chair: Bradley G. Somer, MD   Topics include: – How do you select Frontline Therapy in mUC? – R/R Urothelial Carcinoma: Second Line and Beyond – How do… Read more »

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 »

Dr. Jason Porter details groundbreaking research for NSCLC

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Dr. Jason Porter details groundbreaking research for KRAS-mutant NSCLC during a Targeted Oncology Community Case Forum. 🎉 Explore the CodeBreaK 100 and CodeBreaK 200 studies, showing promising results and insights into new treatment strategies. Read more about the accelerated approval of new treatment options, and their impact on patients’ lives. Let’s revolutionize #LungCancer care together!… 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 »

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 Our New Chaplains

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We are so excited to announce a new extension of our Care Support Services, thanks to a 5-year partnership with Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS) and their Center for Pastoral Wholeness & Chaplaincy Studies. This partnership allows chaplain interns to work closely with our social workers, psychologists, and care support team to identify patients who may… Read more »