New Breast Screening Guidelines Unveiled Women should start getting screened for breast cancer at an earlier age according to new guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.The task force says women should get screened every other year starting at age 40 – ten years earlier than previous guidelines which recommended biennial screenings starting at […]
Post-Mastectomy Assistance Gave Hope to Cindy Cindy Davis It was bad enough that Cindy was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 32 and had one breast removed. Her cancer remission is a blessing, but her troubles didn’t stop after she conquered cancer. Several years after her reconstructive surgery, her implant failed and she needed a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Dear friend, What is charity? It is defined as giving resources like time and money without expecting anything in return – and that clearly defines all of our donors and volunteers! Your selfless giving serves the most vulnerable in our neighborhoods and helps ensure we continue removing barriers to cancer care. Charity also harnesses the power of community, and when we […]
The dictionary defines a fighter as a person with the will, courage, and determination to persist through great difficulty to achieve a goal and resist an opponent. Many of you reading this today have fought and triumphantly beaten cancer. All of you inspire us every day to do more. Unfortunately, cancer is still a formidable […]
Spring is a time for renewal and growth – we feel it in the air! Spring is also a great time to envision endless possibilities. Let’s envision our community as a place where transportation is no longer a barrier to receiving safe and reliable rides to radiation therapy appointments or chemotherapy infusions. Let’s see our […]
Dear Supporter, You have contributed so much to our success this past year, and I want to share encouraging news from the work you made possible in 2021. Your investments have made such a difference and have helped fund our outreach programs, education, and research. Throughout 2021, your generosity has helped change the lives of many in our […]
