Our Mission
To break through barriers to cancer care and improve patient outcomes by providing accessible patient resources, early detection and education, and community-based research.
Our Vision
Shaping oncology research and education so that cancer is no longer a burden for future generations.
Our Core Values
Community
Create a culture of collaboration by partnering with organizations that have shared visions and are committed to changing health inequities and leave a lasting impact by removing barriers to cancer care
Diversity
Respect all people, communities, and cultures while capitalizing on the richness inherent in our differences
Discovery
Pursue opportunities that bring to light the most innovative and highest quality protocols producing tangible and lasting results in the fight against cancer
Stewardship
Honor all stakeholders by being socially and financially responsible; always respect the path donors took to achieve wealth with the appreciation that philanthropy is the giving of talent and time.
Our name honors Dr. William H. West, a renowned oncologist and cancer researcher whose groundbreaking work has transformed cancer care in Memphis, across the nation and around the world. Motivated by the loss of his mother to breast cancer, Dr. West dedicated his life to advancing cancer treatment and research. In 1979, he founded West Clinic in Memphis, naming it in tribute to his mother and her courageous battle. His small clinic grew to become a beacon of world-class care and innovation, inspiring hope locally and globally.
