Posts Tagged: west cancer clinic

2024 Healthcare Heroes

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HEALTHCARE HEROES We are so proud of Dr. Gregory Vidal and Parrish Throckmorton, PT for being nominated as Memphis Business Journal’s healthcare heroes! With 5 nominees in only 5 categories – our West family is elated to have 2 team members recognized for their efforts and relentless pursuit of excellence in healthcare, making them true… Read more »

Provider Interviews

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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 »

Identifying Barriers to Health Care for Black Women

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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 »

“What to Expect” Video Library

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Here at West Cancer Center, we partner with our patients to design custom treatment plans that best suites their disease and desired outcomes. With this partnership, we also want to provide as much clinical education as possible to ensure your understanding of your disease, treatment options, and support care available to you. Below are West-specific... Read more »

Understanding Radiation Therapy

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West Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department is comprised of highly trained Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists, and Medical Physicists, along with a support team to manage and minimize treatment side effects such as skin changes, nutrition, and fatigue. Our team’s goal is to use advanced therapies to deliver effective and safe radiation therapy to our cancer patients. What to... Read more »

Gynecology

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Our West Cancer Center Gynecology Department offers women across the Mid-South sub-specialized care for benign female disorders including: Advanced Surgical Procedures (Laparoscopic & Robotic) Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment of Endometriosis (Medical & Surgical) Early Fertility Evaluation Pelvic Organ Prolapse Urinary/Fecal Incontinence (Interstim Therapy) General Female Wellness Dr. Ben Abdu is West Cancer Center's board-certified gynecologist, specializing in... Read more »

Green Heart Recipients (Q1 of 2024)

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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 »

“Dr. Michael Martin has a Personal Interest in Medical Advances” – Interview with Memphis Magazine

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Dr. Mike Martin dives into the groundbreaking advances in cancer care with Memphis Magazine! From his med school days to now, the field of oncology has seen a revolution. Immunotherapy & targeted therapy are changing the game – offering hope to patients with previously grim prognoses. But as he shares these victories, he also reveals… Read more »