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 […]

Our team is growing! We currently have two positions open at West Cancer Foundation and are searching for two talented individuals to join our team and help make a difference in our community.  Job descriptions and application links for the Executive Administrative Assistant and Community Engagement & Outreach Manager positions can be found below.   […]

Memphis and Shelby County Mayors Proclaim April 21 as West Fight On Minority Cancer Awareness Day in Memphis and Shelby County  MEMPHIS, TENN., April 21, 2022 – West Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to advance the fight against cancer through research, education, patient support, and community outreach, announced West Fight On, their largest fundraiser of […]

Lymphedema is not commonly discussed and can be a side effect of a cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment. March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, and we want to take the opportunity to share a little about lymphedema itself as well as provide some information on our Lymphedema Assistance Program. If you have lymphedema due to cancer […]

Ten women will depart Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday, March 19 to cycle to Seagrove Beach, Florida to raise money and awareness for cancer support MEMPHIS, TENN., March 3, 2022 – Ten women from Memphis have created the She to Sea cycling team and are planning a five-day 500+ mile cycling trip from Memphis to Seagrove […]

February is recognized as National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month to encourage people to be proactive about their personal health and to help increase awareness for early detection of cancer. In this blog, Dr. Ari VanderWalde, Professor, Division of Epidemiology, University of Memphis, and Vice President of Clinical Development at Caris Life Sciences, joins us to discuss […]

MEMPHIS, TENN., February 15, 2022 – West Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to advance the fight against cancer through research, education, patient support, and community outreach recently welcomed Jennifer Strain as Manager of Special Initiatives. As the Manager of Special Initiatives, Jennifer’s responsibilities include directing West Cancer Foundation’s signature fundraising event, West Fight On, along […]