West Cancer Center & Research Institute

11/10/2025

We are so grateful to Mr. Anthony Coleman, along with the students and staff of Jackson Elementary School, Willow Oaks Elementary School, and several community partners, for their incredible generosity!

This amazing group donated 1,127 snack items for our patients — including peanut butter crackers, breakfast bars, cookies, chips, fruit snacks, and bottled water.

This marks the 13th year of their annual snack drive, held in loving memory of Mildred Adams (1992), Diane Adams-Saulsberry (2015), and Brenda Adams-Armstrong (2015). 💕

Mr. Coleman continues to honor his loved ones through this act of kindness and gratitude, sharing his appreciation for the compassionate care his family received here at West Cancer Center.

Thank you, Mr. Coleman, for keeping their memory alive in such a beautiful way.

11/10/2025

📖 In the News 📖

We’re proud to share that Dr. Gregory Vidal was recently featured in DocWire News

In this article, “Exploring the evERA BC Trial With Dr. Gregory Vidal: Improving Endocrine Response Beyond CDK4/6 Resistance,” Dr. Vidal discusses findings presented at ESMO 2025 from the phase 3 evERA BC trial—which investigated giredestrant plus everolimus in patients with ER+/HER2– advanced following CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy.

Dr. Vidal shares how this research builds upon prior studies involving mTOR inhibition, explores the challenges of trial design in the post-CDK4/6 setting, and considers how giredestrant-based combinations could shape the future of breast cancer treatment.

🔗 Read more on DocWire News:

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

11/07/2025

Our newest breast surgeons, Dr. Caroline Lippe and Dr. Alyssa Pittman, were recently featured in Memphis Medical News! 👏

We’re so proud to have these talented physicians on our team, bringing exceptional skill and compassion to breast cancer care here in the Mid-South!

We’re proud to share that two of our newest breast surgeons, Dr. Caroline Lippe and Dr. Alyssa Pittman, were recently featured in Memphis Medical News’ Grand Rounds segment!

🩺 Dr. Caroline Lippe, DO is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist who joined the Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center/West Cancer Center after completing her Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Her extensive research and dedication to advancing breast cancer care have been recognized nationally, with publications on benign breast disease, lymphedema screening, and financial de-escalation in breast cancer treatment.

🩺 Dr. Alyssa Pittman, MD also recently joined our surgical team following her Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and served as Chief Administrative Resident during her General Surgery Residency at Prisma Health. Dr. Pittman is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care and advancing the field of breast oncology.

Please join us in congratulating these two outstanding physicians for their feature and for their commitment to excellence in breast cancer care here in the Mid-South! 💕

Click here to view the full publication: https://issuu.com/pamelaharris1/docs/october_november_2025_memphis_medical_news/9

11/06/2025

We want to give a big shoutout to our friends at Caterpillar for their generous donation of items for our Corinth Campus! Your kindness and support help make a real difference for our patients.

11/05/2025

Meet Gwendolyn 💕

Gwendolyn is a two-time breast cancer survivor who, until now, never had the chance to ring the bell after completing her treatments. This year, with the help of our friends at the American Cancer Society, we were finally able to make that special moment happen!

Surrounded by her uncle and aunt, Gwendolyn proudly rang the bell — a moment that meant the world to her.

Every October, she wears pink every single day to celebrate her survivorship and remind others of the importance of breast cancer awareness. Beyond that, Gwendolyn gives back all year long by donating treats and goodies to other breast cancer survivors. She spreads hope, kindness, and strength everywhere she goes.

11/04/2025

🌟 Welcome to the team, Maria! 🌟

Please join us in welcoming our new Registered Dietitian, Maria Urbina, MS, RD, LDN, specializing in oncology nutrition!

Maria joined our network in October and will be providing individualized medical nutrition therapy to help support treatment tolerance, symptom management, and overall quality of life for our patients.

She holds a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Memphis and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Ouachita Baptist University. Her experience spans outpatient care, transplant nutrition, and pediatric oncology — including roles at Morrison Healthcare, Methodist Transplant, Baptist Oncology Center, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Please join us in welcoming Maria to the team!

11/03/2025

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to these amazing ladies from LeMoyne-Owen College (AKA Beta Tau Chapter) — Advisor Ellen M. Edge, along with Sukiya Jones, Madison Maclin, Shantel Bowen, Jamica White, Raven Collins, Amaya Madlock, and Pretira Terrell — for their thoughtful donation of 34 blankets for our patients.

Your generosity and kindness help bring warmth and comfort to those in our care. 💕

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween!

From our West family to yours — wishing everyone a spooky, safe, and fun night!

10/29/2025

Check out Memphis Magazine's spotlight this month on the incredible Ride 2 Rosemary team. For 15 years, these dedicated cyclists have pedaled 525 miles from Memphis to Rosemary Beach — raising more than $2.5 million to fund free cancer screenings, transportation and support for patients in need.

Every mile makes a difference — and every rider helps fuel our mission.

🔗 Full story memphismagazine.com/features/ride-on

10/29/2025

Several members from our Patient Access Services and Midtown team wore pink today to help raise awareness for !

We’re proud to see our staff showing their support and standing with our patients, survivors, and loved ones impacted by breast cancer. 💕

10/29/2025

👖 Thank you, Mrs. Mary 👖

Mrs. Mary Overman collected blue jeans from friends and family to create these adorable handmade totes — each filled with a cozy blanket for our patients.

We are so grateful for her creativity and kindness in sharing these thoughtful gifts with our West family. Thank you for spreading such warmth and comfort!

10/28/2025

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