West Cancer Center & Research Institute, a pioneer in radiology technology, now has a recently FDA-approved radiopharmaceutical agent: prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA). This agent will be imaged with our state-of-art PET/CT imaging for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer… Read more »
West Cancer Center & Research Institute’s Ari Vanderwalde, MD, MPH is a SWOG (a National Cancer Institute supported organization that conducts clinical trials in adults) investigator and study chair for a trial that addresses advanced melanoma patients who are resistant to PD-1 inhibitors. Over 40% of these patients don’t respond to PD-1 inhibitors, widely used… Read more »
Leader in adult cancer care, West Cancer Center & Research Institute teams with the University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing to expand clinical training in oncology for the nursing program. Cancer is a very complex disease and is best managed by a team of oncology specialists. West Cancer Center & Research Institute (WCCRI… Read more »
All new patients here at West Cancer Center & Research Institute will receive a detailed new patient handbook upon their arrival. This resource offers detailed information about all of our supportive programs, treatment options, team members, and so much more! English Handbook Spanish Handbook Patient Rights & Responsibilities Patients may also receive a New Patient... Read more »
We are so excited to announce West Cancer Center’s 7th Annual West Oncology Conference on February 25-26, 2022. A distinguished panel of speakers from both West and cancer centers across the country, will present and discuss new research findings in oncology education. Participants will be provided with updates on practice-changing data in women’s cancers, genitourinary cancers, hematological… Read more »
Here at West Cancer Center & Research Institute, it is our top priority to best serve our patients by offering the region's best cancer care, along with supportive and convenient services such as our Specialty Pharmacy! Our Specialty Pharmacy allows patients to fill specialty oncology/hematology medications and select supportive care medications prescribed by your West... Read more »
Perimeter Medical Imaging AI Announces Initiation of First Clinical Trial Site at West Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tennessee Pivotal study to determine the impact of Perimeter B-Series OCT with ImgAssist AI on positive margin rates during breast conservation surgery Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, Inc., a medical technology company driven to transform cancer surgery… Read more »
Our Annual Day of Remembrance Ceremony is a tribute to honor our patients who have lost their lives. This year, due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, this event will be held virtually. We hope you will join us this Thursday, November 18 by accessing our tribute video here on our West Cancer Center website homepage or… Read more »
FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT WEST: Dear West famliy, Our oncology network strongly recommends flu shots for all patients, unless otherwise noted by your physician. We are proud to offer a PATIENTS ONLY walk-in flu shot clinic at our Wolf River/Germantown location beginning Tuesday, October 19 and ending Friday, November 5. The flu vaccine clinic will… Read more »
Cancer therapies are advancing rapidly and the role of pathology in the continuum of care is evolving. West Cancer Center embraces the endorsement by The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) of the value of integrating pathology as a part of the multidisciplinary approach to cancer care. Internalizing pathology services allows for more rapid turnaround... Read more »