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 »
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 nurse navigators are registered nurses with clinical oncology knowledge, specializing in assisting and guiding you through the different phases of your cancer journey. Nurse navigators serve as your primary point of contact to help you make informed decisions, explain care plan and treatment options, coordinate aspects of care, advocate for your specific needs, and... 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 »
Dr. Gregory Vidal is co-leading a groundbreaking study aimed at identifying barriers to health care for Black women in the Mid-South. This initiative, supported by a $1.58 million grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc., is a collaborative effort with Dr. Janeane Anderson from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing. This research seeks… Read more »
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 »
Treating head and neck conditions requires both eliminating the disease and restoring a patient’s ability to speak, swallow, and feel confident in their appearance. At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, our expert team includes specialists in medical and radiation oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology, speech therapy, nutrition, and more—including head & neck surgeons skilled in... Read more »
GREEN HEART RECIPIENTS Personal praise speaks volumes about the impact our staff has on the lives of patients and their loved ones dealing with cancer. We are so proud to share that 87 team members were praised specifically by name in Quarter 1 of 2024, and we want to personally thank each of them for… Read more »
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 »
Congratulations, Dr. Sonia Benn! We’re proud to announce that Dr. Sonia Benn is featured in Memphis Magazine‘s latest Top Doctors issue! . . . Dr. Benn’s path to oncology began during her med school years at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, inspired by her mentor, Dr. Mohammad Jahanzeb. Today,… Read more »