Jacquelyn was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma, a particularly aggressive form of cancer in June of 2022. In less than six months, her cancer grew and doubled in size so she began six rounds of chemotherapy that November. The following March, she had a lumpectomy in which doctors removed lumps from her left arm, and […]
Honoring Dr. Lee S. Schwartzberg, a True Cancer Hero We’re proud to announce the launch of the Lee S. Schwartzberg Endowed Research Program, created to fund research projects focused on cancer treatments, patient-centered and value-based care, and factors that lead to disparities in outcomes. As a principal oncologist and innovative leader of West Cancer Center […]
— Lee S. Schwartzberg Endowed Research Program Established To Improve Memphis Cancer Research and Care — Memphis, TN, March 25, 2024 – West Cancer Foundation, which funds research to improve cancer care and provides free cancer services to those in need, today announced the launch of the Lee S. Schwartzberg Endowed Research Program. The endowment […]
Memphis, TN, Feb. 21, 2024 – West Cancer Foundation, which provides free cancer services to those in need, today announced the third annual She to Sea cycling event will launch on March 16 and include 20 women who will cycle from Memphis to Seagrove Beach, Fla., to raise funds for the foundation and the fight […]
Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique Giving Love and Laughter Terri was devastated when she was diagnosed in June with triple negative stage 2 breast cancer. After losing her hair during treatment, she wasn’t sure she could afford a wig, but West Cancer Foundation’s new Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique was there for her. Here’s what Terri has […]
By Rhonda Causie Director of Research, Grants & Strategy West Cancer Foundation Young and old, with little or much, Americans are generous people. We share, we volunteer, and we give with purpose to causes that help others and make the world a better place. In 2022, the generosity of Americans totaled just under $5 billion, […]
Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique is Open! We’re very excited to announce the opening of our new Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique that provides free wigs for cancer patients. Located within West Cancer Foundation’s offices, the boutique provides a private, salon-like setting where those being treated for cancer can select a wig at no charge. The free […]
—Cancer Patients Can Select Free Wigs in Private Setting— Memphis, TN, Jan. 23, 2024 – West Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides free cancer services to those in need, today announced it has opened a new wig boutique to provide free wigs for cancer patients. The Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique, located within West Cancer […]
We’re Bona Fide and Certified We’re thrilled to announce that West Cancer Foundation has earned the distinguished Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive data and insights for the nonprofit sector. The Candid Seal validates a nonprofit organization’s credibility and transparency, and the Platinum certification is the highest level […]
Give a ‘Gram This October October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and in recognition West Cancer Foundation has launched Give a ‘Gram, a campaign that makes it easy for people to pitch in and help fund free mammograms for Memphis women in need. In Memphis, almost one-third of our population is either uninsured or underinsured, […]
