Biliary Tract Cancer near Nashville, TN

Care Philosophy: My care philosophy is to treat each patient as if they were a member of my family. I believe each person is unique and no two tumors are the same, which is why I provide personalized, individualized care. I always seek to understand my patients' stories and goals for cancer treatment. Knowing their "why" helps me provide better care. I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge of lung cancer with patients, helping them find the right clinical trial and treatment, and helping them improve their quality of life and longevity to be with their loved ones. Research plays a significant role in improving cancer care and patient outcomes. At Sarah Cannon, we're heavily invested in research and clinical trials. In many cases, I believe clinical trials should be the first step in care because they offer the standard of care or even better treatment options.

Biography: Dr. Pat Whitworth, MD is a Complex General Surgical Oncology Specialist who practices in Nashville, TN. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 42 years. Dr. Pat Whitworth, MD is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

Biography: Denise A. Yardley, MD Senior Investigator, Breast Cancer Research Program; Principal Investigator Dr. Yardley joined Sarah Cannon in 2000 as senior investigator, breast cancer research program. In this role, she serves as principal investigator on numerous breast cancer clinical trials. Dr. Yardley received her undergraduate degree from Columbus State University in 1983 and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1988. She completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. A diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology, she is also a recipient of the American Cancer Society Clinical Oncology Career Development Award.