Post-Mastectomy Assistance Gave Hope to Cindy Cindy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991 at the age of 32. She had noticed that her breasts were still sore after her monthly cycle had ended, so she thought it was worth checking out. She went in for a mammogram on a Wednesday and the technician noticed […]
Ready, Set….Pedal! From left to right: Lawrence Elliott and Leigh Ruston The She to Sea cycling team is raring to go for West Cancer Foundation! On March 18, a team of 14 women will strike out from Memphis and bike more than 100 miles a day over five days to Seagrove Beach, FL, to raise […]
MEMPHIS, TENN., March 1, 2023 – West Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to break through barriers to cancer care and improve patient outcomes, today announced the second annual She to Sea cycling event will launch on March 18 and include 14 women who will cycle from Memphis to Seagrove Beach, Fla., to raise funds for […]
Dear Friend, There is exciting news in the fight against cancer worldwide! Scientists are now using artificial intelligence, DNA sequencing, precision oncology and other technologies to improve treatment and diagnosis of the disease. Research in 2019 reported that death rates from cancer were falling. However, COVID-19 has caused a backlog in cancer diagnosis and treatment […]
Entertainment Will Be Led by Grammy Award-Winning Boo Mitchell of Royal Studios and the Grammy-Nominated Hi Rhythm Section Band Featuring Marcus Scott MEMPHIS, TENN., February 9, 2023 – West Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to advance the fight against cancer through research, education, patient support and community outreach, today announced it is hosting a new […]
Dear Friend, As we begin this new year, we want you to know we are so incredibly thankful for your ongoing support. Without your kind heart and generous support, we would not be able to provide services to our neighbors who need help getting to their appointments, or assistance with life-saving mammograms, or the special […]
MEMPHIS, TENN., January 5, 2023 – The Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative (BCEI) and the Pink Ribbon Open awarded West Cancer Foundation with a $40,000 grant to help fund its Lymphedema, Post-Mastectomy and Breast Screening Programs for underserved cancer patients in the Memphis area. This is the third grant awarded to West Cancer Foundation since its […]
MEMPHIS, TENN., December 22, 2022 – Memphis Fire Fighters Association Local 1784, Germantown Fire Department, and Bartlett Fire Department recently donated proceeds from Breast Cancer T-Shirt Fundraisers for a combined total of $31,638 to West Cancer Foundation. West Cancer Foundation’s mission is to break down barriers to cancer care through early detection, research, and resources […]
MEMPHIS, TENN., December 15, 2022 – West Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to advance the fight against cancer through research, education, patient support, and community outreach recently welcomed Rachel Brown as Manager of Community Engagement and Outreach and Ariel Maclin as Executive Administrative Assistant. “We are absolutely thrilled to have Ariel and Rachel join the […]
Hello! What an exciting time to be a part of West Cancer Foundation! Thanks to all the incredible sponsors, participants, donors, and volunteers, who raised over $600,000 for West Fight On! In addition, the 11th Annual Ride 2 Rosemary and the 66 incredible men who took the journey have raised over $334,750 and counting. […]
