An abstract created in partnership with Dr. Gregory Vidal and Dr. Andrea Curry of our West family about Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities has been officially accepted by San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Alongside Rabble Health and the Urban Health Education & Support Services, this team will present methods used to measurably address social determinants of… Read more »
West Cancer Center and Research Institute carries on the tradition of celebrating patients who have completed their cancer treatment by ringing a bell. This milestone is celebrated at all our locations, but there is a special story about the bell and sculpture located at the Germantown clinic. What began as a gift of love and... Read more »
Patients and referring providers can schedule an appointment for a low-dose CT scan. Patients must meet the following criteria: Between the ages of 50 – 77 Smoke for at least 20 years at least 1 pack a day If the patient has stopped smoking, must have quit within the last 15 years Must be asymptomatic... Read more »
Your food choices influence how well you tolerate treatment, help you heal and recover more quickly after treatment, and optimize your future health. Each patient at West Cancer Center has the added advantage of nutrition counseling. West has a certified Oncology Nutrition Dietitian that provides individualized assistance on food-related issues during and after cancer treatment.... Read more »
The Zeta Tau Alpha, Iota Xi Christian Brothers University donated these beautiful bouquets to our #BreastCancer patients yesterday afternoon! These donations are supported by their local chapters Zeta Tau Alpha Memphis Alumnae Chapter and Think Pink Memphis. Our Margaret West family is so grateful for the unwavering support of our community and partners across the… Read more »
West Cancer Center & Research Institute provides a unique patient care model to manage cancer diagnoses. Not only do you as a patient benefit from a collaboration of specialists across different specialties, but you have access to all of these services in one place. From prevention and treatment to clinical trials and survivorship programs, West... Read more »
Ben Abdu, MD, FACOG Specialized GYN Care Now Available at West Matthew Ballo, MD, FACR GammaTile Treatment for Brain Tumors Sun Safety & Skin Cancer Awareness Optune Device for Glioblastoma Treatment Jason Chandler, MD Physician Introduction Video Michael Farmer, MD Cervical Cancer Awareness Richard Gilmore, MD Perimeter Clinical Trial Axel... Read more »
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 »
Our West Cancer Center & Research Institute network is based on a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Patients can rest assured that from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, we are here. Providers range from Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists and Surgical Oncologists to In-House Pathologists, Specialized Radiologist, and several Patient Support Programs. The videos below share... Read more »
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 »
