West Cancer Center and Research Institute carries on the tradition of celebrating patients who have completed their cancer treatment by ringing a bell. This milestone is celebrated at all our locations, but there is a special story about the bell and sculpture located at the Germantown clinic. What began as a gift of love and... Read more »
Patients and referring providers can schedule an appointment for a low-dose CT scan. Patients must meet the following criteria: Between the ages of 50 – 77 Smoke for at least 20 years at least 1 pack a day If the patient has stopped smoking, must have quit within the last 15 years Must be asymptomatic... Read more »
Advancements in ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer A recent article from CURE Today highlights the progress being made in targeted therapies for this rare subtype of lung cancer, which affects around 1-2% of patients. Our West family is proud to be at the forefront of this critical work, where Dr. Jason Porter and his team… Read more »
West Cancer Center & Research Institute provides a unique patient care model to manage cancer diagnoses. Not only do you as a patient benefit from a collaboration of specialists across different specialties, but you have access to all of these services in one place. From prevention and treatment to clinical trials and survivorship programs, West... Read more »
Our West network is proud to announce that we are the 1st physician practice in the country to utilize cutting-edge technology called Proto Hologram for virtual patient appointments! This innovative and futuristic form of communication allows patients to connect with their providers as if they’re physically present – bridging the gap between convenience and personal care. With… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Our West Cancer Center & Research Institute network is based on a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Patients can rest assured that from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, we are here. Providers range from Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists and Surgical Oncologists to In-House Pathologists, Specialized Radiologist, and several Patient Support Programs. The videos below share... Read more »
Join us for the upcoming APP / Nursing Program Dinner & Conference hosted by 2 of our West Cancer Center Nurse Practitioners Dinner Program: Thurs, October 3 5:30 – 6:55pm Double Tree Memphis 0.75 CE/CME Credits available FREE REGISTRATION Conference: Virtual Event Fri, October 4 4.10 CE/CME credits available FREE REGISTRATION This… Read more »
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 »
