University of Memphis Athletics
Women's Basketball Visits West Cancer Center Monday
Nov 28, 2016 | Women's Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis women's basketball team spent several hours Monday afternoon at the West Cancer Center in Germantown, Tenn. Players, coaches, and additional athletic support staff took part in activities at the WCC.
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"The first thing that it shows us is that West Cancer Center is an amazing facility and the great job they are doing helping all people in the Mid-South and across the country with their cancer care," said head coach Melissa McFerrin. "You can tell it's a family environment there and that they really care about their patients and that they are just trying to help people get well and live a great quality of life."
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Upon arrival, the Tigers had the opportunity to meet Dr. Kurt Tauer, who has dedicated the last 30 years to treating patients in the Mid-South. Dr. Tauer is a senior partner and the Chief of Staff at West Cancer Center who spent time explaining to the Tigers the background of the WCC and what it does to help those in the Mid-South area.
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The team then wrote notes in Christmas cards before getting a tour of the WCC. During the tour, the team had the opportunity to meet several patients who were undergoing chemo treatments. Several of the patients the Tigers had the opportunity of spending the afternoon with were going finishing up their final round of chemo treatment.
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The West Cancer Center began with a small two-room clinic in downtown Memphis. William H. West, MD, was a national respected oncologist and lead investigator for the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. After he lost his mother to breast cancer, his mission was to provide world-class cancer treatment in Memphis. In 1979, the West Clinic official opened its doors. Over 30,000 individuals each year are cared for by the WCC.
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On Sunday, December 4 against Little Rock, the Tigers will have their Victor Day game at Elma Roane Fieldhouse where the team will celebrate cancer survivors and those fighting cancer in our community. Use the promo code VICTORDAY at gotigersgotix.com to receive tickets for only $2. For more information on the West Cancer Center, check out their website at www.westcancercenter.org.Â
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"The first thing that it shows us is that West Cancer Center is an amazing facility and the great job they are doing helping all people in the Mid-South and across the country with their cancer care," said head coach Melissa McFerrin. "You can tell it's a family environment there and that they really care about their patients and that they are just trying to help people get well and live a great quality of life."
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Upon arrival, the Tigers had the opportunity to meet Dr. Kurt Tauer, who has dedicated the last 30 years to treating patients in the Mid-South. Dr. Tauer is a senior partner and the Chief of Staff at West Cancer Center who spent time explaining to the Tigers the background of the WCC and what it does to help those in the Mid-South area.
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The team then wrote notes in Christmas cards before getting a tour of the WCC. During the tour, the team had the opportunity to meet several patients who were undergoing chemo treatments. Several of the patients the Tigers had the opportunity of spending the afternoon with were going finishing up their final round of chemo treatment.
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The West Cancer Center began with a small two-room clinic in downtown Memphis. William H. West, MD, was a national respected oncologist and lead investigator for the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. After he lost his mother to breast cancer, his mission was to provide world-class cancer treatment in Memphis. In 1979, the West Clinic official opened its doors. Over 30,000 individuals each year are cared for by the WCC.
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On Sunday, December 4 against Little Rock, the Tigers will have their Victor Day game at Elma Roane Fieldhouse where the team will celebrate cancer survivors and those fighting cancer in our community. Use the promo code VICTORDAY at gotigersgotix.com to receive tickets for only $2. For more information on the West Cancer Center, check out their website at www.westcancercenter.org.Â
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