An examination of health care utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic among women with early-stage hormone receptor-positive breast cancer

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“Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer require frequent clinic visits for maintenance of therapy. With COVID-19 causing health care disruptions, it is important to learn about how this population’s access to health care has changed.” The study linked below was co-authored by two of our very own – Dr. Gregory Vidal and Andrea Curry, and compares self-reported… Read more »

New Lung Screening Program

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Our West Family is excited to launch a lung screening program at several of our campuses across the MidSouth! Patients and referring providers can schedule an appointment to receive a low-dose CT scan to detect lung cancer early. We accept all major insurance carriers and patients must meet the following criteria: – Between the ages of… Read more »

Malignant Hematology

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At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, we have an experienced team of specialists that manage all forms of malignant hematology cancers. With approximately 59,000 new leukemia diagnosis, 35,700 myeloma and 89,380 lymphoma each year, you can trust our experience and access to cutting edge treatments and clinical trials. 70% of patients in the Mid-South... Read more »

Determinants of tumor treating field usage in patients with primary glioblastoma: A single institutional experience

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Authors: Matthew T Ballo, Kaitlin W Qualls, L Madison Michael, Jeffrey M Sorenson, Brandon Baughman, Saradasri Karri-Wellikoff, Manjari Pandey Neuro-Oncology Advances, Volume 4, Issue 1, January-December 2022, vdac150, https://doi.org/10.1093/noajnl/vdac150 Some of our West oncologists partnered with Semmes Murphey Clinic, PC providers to author the journal article below entitled “Determinants of tumor treating field usage in… Read more »

Head & Neck Cancers

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The treatment of head and neck cancers involves both eliminating the cancer and providing the latest reconstructive procedures to restore patients’ appearance plus ability to swallow and speak. At West Cancer Center & Research Institute we have a team of specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology,  radiology, pathology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, psychology, speech therapy,... Read more »

Sarcoma

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Although sarcomas are rare, representing only 1% of cancer types, at West Cancer Center & Research Institute, we have a team that specializes in treating this form of cancer. Our sarcoma team manages soft tissue tumors, which comprise approximately 80% of all sarcomas and bone tumors. Our multidisciplinary team works together to diagnosis the specifics... Read more »

Gynecologic Cancer

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There are over 110,000 new gynecologic cancers diagnosed each year in the US and 79% of patients in the Mid-South trust in West Cancer Center & Research Institute for their care. We treat all gynecologic cancers including Uterine, which is the most common, Cervical, Ovarian, Vulvar and Vaginal. Our team of specialists include gynecologic oncologists,... Read more »

Lung Cancer

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Our lung cancer team is recognized by the community as exceptional from prevention and diagnosis to the latest treatments. Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, but the good news is the growing number of new therapies. At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, our specialists can provide you with new... Read more »

Cancer Watch: Clinical Trial with 100% Response Rate

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We have advanced by leaps and bounds in our collective fight against cancer over the last several years. Because of #ClinicalResearch, patients around the world can benefit from new treatments offering improved efficiency, less negative sides effects, and increased survivorship rates. We are so excited to share that an amazing new trial for malignant skin… Read more »

Genitourinary (Urinary) Cancers

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Genitourinary cancers account for 11% of all cancers and 23% of all cancer deaths in the US each year. Trusting your care to a team of specialists is key to thriving and surviving and at West Cancer Center & Research Institute our comprehensive, personalized approach to cancer care is unique in the Mid-South. In 2022,... Read more »