Tom Wilemon

April 25, 2025

Hematologic malignancies conference set for May 3 

By Tom Wilemon
Kimberly Dahlman, PhD
April 23, 2025

Kimberly Dahlman elected to board of International Association of Medical Science Educators 

She will begin serving her three-year term upon the closing of the association’s annual conference on June 17.

By Tom Wilemon
Eunyoung Choi, PhD
April 21, 2025

Eunyoung Choi receives American Gastroenterological Association award 

Choi was honored for her work defining key oncogenes critical to gastric carcinogenesis, and for identifying potential drug candidates to target gastric precancerous stem cells.

By Tom Wilemon
Pelayo Correa, MD
April 18, 2025

Pelayo Correa and John Kuriyan named fellows of the AACR Academy

Fellows of the AACR Academy constitute a global brain trust of leading experts in cancer science and medicine.

By Tom Wilemon
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April 10, 2025

Study provides guidance on immunotherapy-related, chronic skin reactions 

Researchers recommended long-term follow-up for patients by dermatologists familiar with cirAEs and consideration of corticosteroid-sparing treatment options.

By Tom Wilemon
March 11, 2025

Virtual reality eases pain, stress for chemotherapy patients: study

The patients exhibited lower heart rates, reported high satisfaction with virtual reality and experienced no feelings of cybersickness.

By Tom Wilemon
February 21, 2025

Study shows end-of-life cancer care lacking for Medicare patients 

The study involved patients of diverse ethnic backgrounds age 66 or older who died from breast, prostate, pancreatic or lung cancers.  
By Tom Wilemon
February 20, 2025

Experts publish action plan to address appendiceal cancer enigmas

They have identified key research priority areas to deliver a fundamental understanding of appendiceal tumors and to improve treatments and outcomes for patients.
By Tom Wilemon
February 6, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Lebanon opening celebration 

There, a multidisciplinary team offers cancer patients medical oncology, surgical oncology consultations, infusion services, palliative care and pain management.
By Tom Wilemon
February 6, 2025

Waddell Walker Hancock Cancer Discovery Fund names two more scholars 

The funds will support Justin Balko’s research on breast cancer and Kathleen DelGiorno’s research on pancreatic cancer.
By Tom Wilemon
January 30, 2025

Portrait unveiling honors Jennifer Pietenpol  

During her tenure, Vanderbilt-Ingram experienced remarkable growth, including a 100% increase in research funding and a 160% expansion in inpatient visits.
By Tom Wilemon
January 15, 2025

Study in multiancestry populations uncovers new insights into breast cancer genetics 

The study identified 332 independent association signals for breast cancer risk, including 131 signals not previously reported.
By Tom Wilemon
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