Tom Wilemon Archive

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Lower health literacy increases mortality risk for cancer patients

Patients who had high health literacy on the screening lived 9.4 months longer compared to those with low health literacy.

Drug shows safety, efficacy for precancerous stomach lesions

The drug also showed promise that it could be the first therapeutic intervention against precancerous lesions in the stomach.

Study shows sharp increase in appendix cancer for Generation X and millennials

The findings reveal the need for increased awareness about appendiceal cancer from both clinicians and the public.

Aimal Khan, MD, with one of the 3D models he created to use during preoperative consultations. (photo by Donn Jones)

Presurgery consults with patients using 3D models improve shared decision-making and reduce anxiety

The models allowed patients to easily distinguish the ascending colon from the sigmoid colon, along with other parts of the digestive system.

AI researchers develop new technologies for cancer care

These new technologies showcase how VUMC researchers are using the power of AI to meet a wide range of medical needs.

Andreana Holowatyj named ‘40 Under 40 In Cancer’ winner

The awards initiative identifies and recognizes contributions across the field of cancer by rising stars and emerging leaders under the age of 40.

May 1, 2025

All cancer patients at Vanderbilt-Ingram will have the opportunity to ring the bell

Seven months after cancer patient Matt Duckworth's death, the bell pealed loudly at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center infusion clinic as a plaque was unveiled in his honor.

By Tom Wilemon

May 1, 2025

VoLo Foundation grant supports Southern Environmental Health Study

The grant will allow investigators to recruit additional participants and conduct methylation- and proteomics-based biological aging assays to check for biomarkers of early disease risk.

By Tom Wilemon

April 30, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram 26th Annual Scientific Symposium focuses on AI

In a twist from years past, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows took the helm in selecting the topics and inviting speakers.

By Tom Wilemon

April 28, 2025

Three Vanderbilt-affiliated cellular therapy programs receive reaccreditation

The Vanderbilt and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System programs received notification after on-site inspections in October 2024. The accreditation is effective for three years.

By Tom Wilemon

April 25, 2025

Hematologic malignancies conference set for May 3

By Tom Wilemon

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