Gynecology

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Our West Cancer Center Gynecology Department offers women across the Mid-South sub-specialized care for benign female disorders including: Advanced Surgical Procedures (Laparoscopic & Robotic) Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment of Endometriosis (Medical & Surgical) Early Fertility Evaluation Pelvic Organ Prolapse Urinary/Fecal Incontinence (Interstim Therapy) General Female Wellness Dr. Ben Abdu is West Cancer Center's board-certified gynecologist, specializing in... Read more »

APP / Nursing Conference

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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 »

Identifying Barriers to Health Care for Black Women

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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 »

Green Heart Recipients (Q1 of 2024)

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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 »

Nurse Navigators

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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 »

West Physicians Advocate for Oncology Patients at Capitol Hill

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West Cancer Center & Research Institute proudly announces that two of their oncology providers, Dr. Michael Berry, Breast Oncology Surgeon and Dr. Gregory Vidal, Medical Oncologist and Director of Clinical Research recently visited Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.  They engaged with lawmakers from across the state and political spectrum to address crucial issues affecting cancer… 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 »

Head & Neck Conditions

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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 »