Posts Tagged: west clinic
First in the Region to Offer MRI-Guided Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer
New technology and treatments for cancer are ever changing. Researching and providing innovative, curative therapies are a top priority at West Cancer Center. Now women managing cervical cancer will have access to MRI-guided brachytherapy treatment as an option – first available in the MidSouth, right here at West. According to the American Cancer Society, cervical… Read more »
West Physicians Present at ASCO Annual Meeting
Our West family is proud to have several of our oncologists publish research being presented at the upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology Meeting, taking place June 4 – 8. West Cancer Center doctors Schwartzberg, Grothey, A. VanderWalde, Vaena, Vidal and ElNaggar are some of the renowned physicians being recognized at this esteemed event for… Read more »
Advancing Cancer Care in Uzbekistan
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 »
How Dr. Matthew Ballo helped transform West into a holistic cancer center
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 »
Tumor Boards
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 »
Regional One & West Partner at Midtown-Memphis Location
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 »
Tumor Boards
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 »
Welcome Valarie Mitchell, FNP to Our Corinth Campus
We are so thrilled to announce a new addition to our Corinth Team! Valarie Mitchell, FNP will be joining our West Cancer Center family on March 8, 2021 She is a Gynecologic Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in women’s health. With the addition of a Gynecologic, our Corinth Campus is able to… Read more »
119 Publications in Distinguished Journals in 2020
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 »