Tom Wilemon Archive — Page 4 of 40

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June 26, 2025

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.

By Tom Wilemon
3D medical illustration of a transparent male torso showing the heart, lungs, stomach, intestines, blood vessels, and rib cage; a highlighted irregular mass appears on the stomach wall.
June 17, 2025

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.

By Tom Wilemon
Stylized blue digital illustration of the human torso and intestines, with a bright red highlight in the lower right abdomen indicating the appendix area; interconnected glowing lines and points overlay the figure.
June 10, 2025

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.

By Tom Wilemon
Aimal Khan, MD, with one of the 3D models he created to use during preoperative consultations. (photo by Donn Jones)
June 9, 2025

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.

By Tom Wilemon
Glowing circuit-board graphic centered on a microchip labeled “AI,” with branching electronic connections and chat-bubble symbols against a blurred blue and purple background.
June 3, 2025

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.

By Tom Wilemon
Portrait of Andreana Holowatyj, PhD, MSCI, wearing glasses and a patterned sweater against a neutral brown background.
May 30, 2025

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.

By Tom Wilemon