Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center

02/12/2026

Our friends at UBCF are bringing the Mattress & Pink Bag Event® back to Jonesboro, AR in Spring 2026 💗

These free shopping events support breast cancer patients and survivors by providing helpful essentials like clothing, shoes, personal care items, mattresses, kids items, and more. The goal is to offer comfort, hope, and a sense of community to those who need it most.

If you or someone you know could benefit, you can start the application now. You do not have to live in Arkansas since it is open nationwide.

We’re thrilled to bring our beloved event back to the community, offering comfort, hope, and practical support to breast cancer patients and survivors. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to receive essential items that promote rest, healing, and everyday well-being – all completely free of cha...

01/27/2026

With the safety of our patients and staff in mind, we will be sites closed on Wednesday, January 28.

If you have an appointment scheduled, our team will contact you as soon as possible to reschedule.

📢 Clinic Update 📢

With the safety of our patients and staff in mind, all West Cancer Center sites are closed on Wednesday, January 28.

If you have an appointment scheduled, our team will contact you as soon as possible to reschedule.

Please stay safe and thank you for your understanding! ❄️

01/26/2026

For the safety of our patients and staff, our clinic will be closed tomorrow due to winter weather. Affected patients will be contacted to reschedule.

❄️ CLINIC UPDATE ❄️

Due to ongoing winter conditions, all clinics will be closed on Tuesday, January 27.

Patients with appointments affected will be contacted to reschedule.

For assistance during and after hours, please call 901.683.0055.

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather, we will be closed on Monday, January 26 to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. Someone from our care team will contact you to reschedule your appointment.

01/22/2026

As we head into the weekend, our team is closely monitoring weather conditions and planning day by day to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.

As we head into the weekend, our team is closely monitoring weather conditions and planning day by day to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. We’ll continue to share important information on clinic operations, appointments, and ways to stay informed. We’re here for you.

West Cancer Center Patients:

As we approach the weekend, our leadership team will be monitoring weather conditions closely and making decisions about clinic operations on a day to day basis. At this time, we anticipate being open on Friday.

Should conditions become hazardous on Monday, we will adjust operations as needed to ensure safe access for you and our staff. If weather conditions require us to change our hours or close, you will receive an automated message thru our reminder system. Once operations normalize, our team will be in touch to reschedule your impacted appointments.

To help you plan ahead, we encourage the following:

• Check our website-westcancercenter.org and our Facebook and Instagram pages for real time updates on clinic hours and delays.

• If you need to pick up prescriptions or treatment related medications, please call ahead before Friday at noon so we can prepare them for early pickup.

• If you prefer to reschedule an appointment that may be affected by weather, our team is happy to assist. Please call 901.683.0055

While the forecast may be unpredictable, our dedication to providing compassionate, uninterrupted cancer care remains constant. We are prepared, flexible, and here to support you in every way we can.

Your West Care team

01/16/2026

🤝 Supporting Your Breast Care Referrals 🤝

We are pleased to welcome 3 new breast surgeons:
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Alyssa Pittman
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Caroline Lippe
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Linda Han

They partner closely with regional physicians to provide timely surgical consults and seamless care coordination!

Patients benefit from comprehensive, breast-specific care within our one integrated network, including on-site:

✅ Breast surgery & diagnostic imaging
✅ Genetic counseling & a high-risk breast clinic
✅ Lymphedema & rehabilitation therapy
✅ Clinical research
✅ Medical Oncology
✅ Radiation Oncology
📍 All in one place📍

Referrals are easy – just call 901.692.9600. For more information, email support@westclinic.com.

At Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center, we walk hand-in-hand with you through-out your healthcare journey. Our team offers a full suite of breast health services from screening and wellness to diagnostic, further treatment needs, and survivorship. Our commitment is to ensure that everyone ente...

01/15/2026

When it comes to or , having the right information and the right specialist can make all the difference.

Meet Dr. Alyssa Pittman, one of our new Breast Surgical Oncologists!

Dr. Pittman specializes in helping women feel confident in their next step - whether you’re newly diagnosed, weighing surgical options, or seeking a trusted 2nd opinion.

✨ Compassionate, patient-centered care
✨ Clear explanations and personalized treatment plans
✨ Expert breast surgery focused on delivering the best outcomes for YOU

From screenings and diagnostics to breast surgery and survivorship care, our team offers everything you need for your breast health — all in one place.

For more information, call 901.692.9600 or visit margaretwestbreastcenter.com.

01/15/2026

When facing or making decisions about , you deserve a physician who treats you, not just a diagnosis.

Meet Dr. Caroline Lippe, one of our new Breast Oncology Surgeons.

Dr. Lippe’s passion for caring for breast cancer patients is deeply personal. After watching both her grandmother and aunt navigate breast cancer, she felt called to provide the same strength, compassion, and support she once witnessed firsthand.

As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Dr. Lippe brings a whole-person approach to care. DOs complete the same medical training as MDs, with additional education focused on how the body works as one connected system — an approach that allows

Dr. Lippe to consider how every part of your health may impact your treatment, healing, and recovery.

✨ Personalized, patient-centered care
✨ Thoughtful breast surgery consultations & second opinions

✨ Care that supports you from diagnosis through survivorship

For more information about breast consultations, 2nd opinions, or general breast care – visit margaretwestbreastcenter.com or call 901.692.9600.

01/15/2026

Save the Date for West Fight On!

The 14th Annual West Fight On is coming to Shelby Farms Park on September 12! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️🚴‍♂️

This special event brings our community together to ride, run, and rally in support of cancer patients and their families across the Mid-South.
Registration opens in April, we hope to see you there — fighting on together! 🎗️

🗓️ Mark your calendars!

We hope you'll join us for the 14th annual West Fight On @ Shelby Farms Park on September 12.

Join us to ride, run, and rally together for our community. Registration opens in April -- stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

12/11/2025

Thank you, JP Penn, for lighting up our Wolf River lobby with such beautiful music yesterday. Our West family greatly appreciated it! 🩷

🎶 A Special Visit at Our Wolf River Campus! 🎶

Yesterday, our lobby was filled with holiday cheer as local musician, John Paul (JP) Penn, stopped by to share his incredible talent with our patients, caregivers, and staff.

JP played a wonderful mix of songs—including festive holiday tunes that perfectly complemented our beautifully decorated lobby. It was a joyful moment of music, comfort, and community during a busy season.

A heartfelt thank you to JP Penn for taking the time to brighten our day and share his gift with the West Cancer Center family. ❤️

11/25/2025

🎗️ Standing Up for Better Breast Cancer Care in Washington 🎗️

Dr. Michael Berry, along with The American Society of Breast Surgeons, recently visited Capitol Hill to talk with lawmakers about important issues that affect patients and their doctors.

➡️ Insurance Coverage for Follow-Up Imaging
If your shows something abnormal, you often need more tests. We’re working to make sure insurance companies cover these follow-up scans, so patients don’t face delays or extra costs.

➡️ Upcoming Changes That Could Affect Care
Starting in January 2026, a new rule will cut payments for certain procedures by 2.5% every three years forever. This could make it even harder for specialists to provide care. Many lawmakers didn’t know about this, so we’re making sure they understand the impact.

➡️ Dr. Berry and the team also met with Senator Marsha Blackburn’s office and representatives from South Dakota and Louisiana to push for solutions that protect patients and keep care accessible.

Lf to Rt: Ashlea Semmens, MD; Vera Hendrix-Tuggle, MD; Senator David Kustoff; and Michael Berry, MD

11/10/2025

We’re so proud of Dr. Gregory Vidal for his continued leadership in advancing breast cancer research. 🎗

Check out his latest feature in DocWire News discussing new treatment approaches for ER+/HER2– following CDK4/6 therapy.

Dr. Gregory Vidal discusses evERA BC trial results of giredestrant plus everolimus in ER+/HER2– breast cancer post-CDK4/6.