West Cancer Center & Research Institute

24/07/2025

Calling all little warriors! Join us at West Fight On for the Kids Bike Parade and Walk — a fun and festive way for the youngest supporters to get involved and show their spirit!

Decorate your bike, scooter, stroller or wagon and walk or ride alongside friends and family to honor loved ones and support West Cancer Foundation. Then have a blast at the Kid's Zone with face painting, ice cream and a bounce house. There's something for everyone at West Fight On.

Register now: WestFightOn.org

22/07/2025

💡 Holograms in Healthcare? Yes, really.💡

At West, we’re using hologram technology to bring our oncologists virtually in the room with patients in rural areas like Paris and Corinth, TN — no long drives required.

CMO, Dr. Sylvia Richey and CEO, Mitch Graves talk with Healthcare Executive about how this initiative came to be.

It’s full-body, real-time, and patients say it feels just like an in-person visit.
🩺 A nurse is in the room
💬 The doctor appears life-size
🚗 Less travel for care

Read More: https://healthcareexecutive.org/archives/july-august-2025/beam-me-to-the-clinic

The MidSouth's premier multidisciplinary cancer center with a history of clinical excellence and groundbreaking research.

21/07/2025

🚨 Update for our Germantown / Wolf River Clinic🚨

Our Germantown / Wolf River clinic is still experiencing a water line issues. We must delay opening of our Germantown clinic until 1:30pm today.

To patients with appointments during this delay, please know that our team will be reaching out as soon as possible to discuss rescheduling options.

Should you need immediate assistance, please call us at 901.683.0055 or email support@westclinic.com. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

19/07/2025

🩺 MINIMALLY INVASIVE SINUS SURGERY 🩺

Our ENT Oncology Surgeon, Dr. Grant Muller, is now performing a minimally invasive Endoscopic Sinus Procedure at St. Francis Bartlett — offering real relief for those struggling with chronic sinus and allergy issues.

This advanced procedure:
🧠 Uses real-time CT + camera guidance for precision
👃 Involves no cuts — all done through the nose
🌬️ Removes polyps, clears blockages & improves breathing
💼 Covered by insurance after trying medical therapy

To learn more or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Muller, call 901.683.0055.

https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/07/18/new-endoscopic-sinus-procedure-st-francis/

One in five people suffer from allergies, and Memphis consistently is listed as one of the worst cities for allergies.

15/07/2025

Preventive care isn’t just important — it can be life-saving.

Stories like this are why we believe in proactive, whole-patient care.

We’re so proud to offer these services at Lifesigns to promote health and wellness for our community. Give them a call today to schedule your annual physical! 💪

09/07/2025

We're in Memphis Medical News! 🩺

Our network contributed to over a dozen presentations & scientific posters at the 2025 American Society of Oncology (ASCO) Annual Conference.

This groundbreaking research and participation in pivotal clinical trials directly shape the care provided to patients right here in the Mid-South.

We are so grateful to have physicians that go above and beyond to advance the future of cancer care — not just in our region, but around the world.

Link: https://issuu.com/pamelaharris1/docs/june_july_2025_memphis_medical_news?fr=sYzYwNzgzOTc2MDc

07/07/2025

Our team had a fantastic time at this past weekend’s Best of Memphis Conference!

We’re proud to have had several of our own physicians including Dr. Axel Grothey, Dr. Ramakrishna Battini, and Dr. Gregory Vidal take the stage to share important updates in oncology care and groundbreaking research.

Events like these not only keep our team at the forefront of cancer innovation, but also allow us to collaborate with other leaders in the field to bring the very best care back to our patients.

*Special thanks to Total Health Conferencing for organizing such an incredible event!

03/07/2025

We’re excited to share that the WINGS Library at our Wolf River Campus has received some thoughtful updates—creating a warm, welcoming space designed to offer a quiet, cozy retreat where patients and families can relax, recharge, and feel a little more at ease during their time with us.

As part of this refresh, we’ve introduced our very own , where anyone can take a book or leave one behind. Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape or a comforting read, we hope this space brings a sense of calm, connection, and care.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible staff who generously donated books to help launch this special addition. 💚

02/07/2025

In observance of Independence Day, our clinics will be closed on Friday, July 4th.

If you need assistance during this time, please call our after-hours line at 901.683.0055 to speak with a member of our team.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday!

30/06/2025

🔬 New Prognostic Tool for 🔬

The Fondation ARCAD, has developed a validated prognostic model called SPOD (Score Prognostic Oncology Digestive) that uses routine clinical and lab data to:

☑️ Predict patient outcomes based on treatment line
☑️ Improve treatment decision-making
☑️ Support more accurate risk/benefit discussions
☑️ Save valuable time in clinic

⚙️ Utilization at West:
This tool is available as a free, easy-to-use web link, allowing any provider input patient data and instantly receive a personalized prognosis estimate.

Tools like SPOD support our network's commitment to precision medicine and help our providers deliver more informed, patient-centered care.

Read the study: https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO-24-01968

27/06/2025

Our Corinth team celebrated the retirement of Jerri Simpson, our esteemed lead infusion nurse! Jerri has been a dedicated member of West for 20 years, providing compassionate care to countless patients. Her presence in our Corinth campus has been invaluable, and she will be deeply missed by her West family and her patients alike.

In honor of Jerri's outstanding leadership, unwavering compassion, and years of dedicated service, the Corinth Infusion Suite has been dedicated to her. Congratulations, Jerri, on this well-deserved recognition and your retirement!

26/06/2025

🧵A heartfelt thank you to Quilts of Hope by Quilting in the Grove! 🧵

This amazing group, led by Ms. JoAnne, regularly donates beautiful, hand-crafted quilts for our patients. These cozy quilts provide warmth during infusion treatments and comfort during tough moments. 💚

We are so grateful for the time, care, and love stitched into every piece.

If you’d like to support their mission, they are always in need of:
✨ Batting and,
✨ Cotton fabric (most sizes welcome—especially 3 yards or more)

Donations can be dropped off at any of our clinic locations!