Advancing Cancer Care in Uzbekistan

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Advancing Cancer Care from the United States to Uzbekistan Just 30 years ago, nearly 27% of hospitals in the country of Uzbekistan didn’t have sewage systems and 17% didn’t even have access to running water. Since the country’s independencefrom Russia in 1991, Uzbekistan has made drastic improvements to its healthcare system to better serve its… Read more »

History & Mission

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It began with a small, two-room clinic in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. William H. West, MD, was a nationally respected oncologist and lead investigator for the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. Following the loss of his mother to breast cancer, his mission became clear: to provide world-class cancer treatment and research capabilities in his... Read more »

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Patients and Family We understand how overwhelming a cancer diagnosis can be. Our physicians and staff are here to help you and your loved ones navigate through your entire cancer journey, CareSpace Patient Portal Patient Stories New Patient Paperwork Insurance Information What We Treat What Is Cancer? Pay Bill Care Support Services Healthcare Providers From... Read more »

How Dr. Matthew Ballo helped transform West into a holistic cancer center

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written by Jason Bolton  –  Data Editor, Memphis Business Journal   Click here to view article on Memphis Business Journal website.   Creating a collaborative community of care is an important concept for Dr. Matthew Ballo. In 2014, Ballo was recruited to Memphis to head up the radiation oncology department at West Cancer Center — then called The… Read more »

Regional One & West Partner at Midtown-Memphis Location

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Regional One Health and West Cancer Center Partner to Provide Cancer Care at Midtown Location Regional One Health and West Cancer Center and Research Institute have partnered to bring exciting changes to the Midtown cancer center. Effective March 1, 2021, the West Cancer Center Midtown location has transitioned to a hospital outpatient department of Regional… Read more »

119 Publications in Distinguished Journals in 2020

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Trust your cancer care to our providers at West Cancer Center & Research Institute who authored 119 publications in distinguished medical journals in 2020 alone. We are standing behind our name and respected by leaders in oncology care. Matthew Ballo: VanderWalde NA, Martin MY, Kocak M, Morningstar C, Deal AM, Nyrop KA, Farmer M, Ballo… Read more »

West welcomes 3 distinguished physicians as partners

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West Cancer Center & Research Institute welcomes three distinguished physicians as partners of the cancer center   West Cancer Center & Research Institute is governed by a physician partnership to ensure care for cancer patients is clinically superior with the latest technology and research. Matthew Ballo, MD, FACR, Richard Fine, MD, FACS and Eric Wiedower,… Read more »

Tumor Boards

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West Cancer Center & Research Institute's faculty participates in numerous Tumor Boards throughout the year which brings together physicians across specialties to evaluate individual patient cases and develop a collective recommendation for treatment.  This collaborative approach puts our patient's care at the center; surrounded by a team of specialists including surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation... Read more »

West Physician, Dr. Michael Martin, Recognized by International Journal of Molecular Sciences for Highest Impact of Publication

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West Cancer Center & Research Institute’s Michael G. Martin, MD, has been recognized by the distinguished International Journal of Molecular Sciences for a publication of high impact based on views and downloads.   West Cancer Center & Research Institute is home to more than 100 oncology/hematology specialists with 1000+ publications in numerous esteemed medical journals…. Read more »

Tumor Boards

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West Cancer Center & Research Institute's faculty participates in numerous Tumor Boards throughout the year which brings together physicians across specialties to evaluate individual patient cases and develop a collective recommendation for treatment.  This collaborative approach puts our patient's care at the center; surrounded by a team of specialists including surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation... Read more »