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 »
Volunteers are truly the heartbeat of our West network. They provide more than just their time and energy — they offer emotional and physical support, courage, solace, and joy to each patient and caregiver they encounter. This week, we want to especially show our appreciation for them and all that they do! The video below… Read more »
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP DOCTORS! Castle Connolly recently announced their 2023 #TopDoc picks, and 18 of our West physicians were selected. Of over 850,000 practicing providers in the U.S., our doctors were chosen though a rigorous 3rd party research process including study of their professional qualifications, education, appointments, leadership, reputation, and disciplinary history. Patients always… Read more »
Here at West, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to reducing cancer disparities. On Friday, March 3, Dr. Gregory Vidal led a workshop called “Conversations for Change” aimed to encourage conversations about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer to primary care providers in our community. Discussions included: – Diagnostic Standards… Read more »
Dr. Jason Porter has partnered with OncLive to present a Lung Cancer State of the Science Summit! Academic & community-based physicians along with healthcare professionals are invited to attend this meeting on Thursday, May 11 in Nashville, TN. Attendees will expand their knowledge of novel treatment approaches and applying state-of-the-art treatment strategies. Click the link below to register… Read more »
Our West family is excited to host the upcoming “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conversations for Change” on Friday, March 3. Aimed to improve pathways for care and end disparities in our area, Dr. Gregory Vidal and several fellow West providers invite primary care providers to this collaborative meeting. Topics include: – Barriers to Access of Cancer Care… Read more »
Lifelong Memphian and Church Health patient, Annie shares her story of receiving abnormal Pap smear results, later diagnosed as #cervicalcancer. Through our partnership with Church Health, Annie was referred to West Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Todd Tillmanns, for a hysterectomy and is now enjoying life cancer free! Annie’s story is one of the many that shows… Read more »
West Cancer Center & Research Institute is one of 35 ELITE GammaTile Therapy brain tumor centers in the country. GammaTile Therapy is a novel Surgically Targeted Radiation Therapy (STaRT) for operable brain tumors. Implanted in the last five minutes of brain tumor removal surgery, each bioresorbable, 3D-collagen GammaTile is embedded with radiation sources. GammaTile Therapy... Read more »
Partnerships allow us to continue raising the bar for oncology treatment here in the Mid-South through the following initiatives: At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, we believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion are critical to reducing cancer disparities. This belief is further reinforced with our decision to participate in the Centers for Medicare &... Read more »
“GammaTile is a new option for patients with very difficult-to-treat brain tumors. West Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Matthew Ballo, and Semmes Murphey Clinic, PC Neurosurgeon, Dr. Madison Michael, share updates about this new therapy in the video below and its promising results for patients. West, Semmes Murphey, and St. Francis Hospital have partnered together as first… Read more »
