West Clinic expands into Asia

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Oncology NEWS InternationalOncology NEWS International Vol 16 No 12
Volume 16
Issue 12

West Clinic has opened West Clinic International Shanghai in collaboration with Shanghai Kanglian Hospital.

MEMPHIS, Tennessee—West Clinic has opened West Clinic International Shanghai in collaboration with Shanghai Kanglian Hospital. West Clinic International Singapore opened last year. Both clinics provide Western-style comprehensive cancer care.

Steven Tucker, MD, will serve as medical director for the Shanghai clinic, while continuing his current role as medical director for the Singapore cancer center. "The positive response from patients and families in Asia has been overwhelming," Dr. Tucker said.

Access to the latest research and clinical trials will be available to patients through West Clinic International Shanghai's collaboration with the Accelerated Community Oncology Research Network (ACORN). For additional information about the Shanghai clinic, please visit www.westclinicshanghai.com.

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