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September 25, 2026

Cassandra Chaytor uses her breast cancer experience to support patients, families and her community

She hopes others will join her in participating in or contributing to Team Vanderbilt’s efforts at this year’s Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk, on Oct. 3.

Bladder cancer patient Patrick Delahoussaye and his wife, Roxanne, with Amy Luckenbaugh, MD, left, and Bree Duncan, BSN, RN, right. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 14, 2026

Surgeons now using ‘pretzels’ to spare bladder for noninvasive bladder cancer patients

The devices contain new chemotherapies that are released over time that only impact the bladder lining without impacting the whole body.

August 4, 2026

Featherstone and Johnston families make $5 million gift to establish Lily’s Garden Pediatric Leukemia Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Family’s newest commitment will advance research, precision medicine and support services for children with leukemia.

August 3, 2026

New minimally invasive option available for patients with mitral valve disorders

Minimally invasive procedures are relatively quick and painless compared to surgical alternatives, and patients typically require a significantly shorter stay in the hospital to recover.

June 15, 2026

Holistic Care

Integrative oncology expands patient services

June 15, 2026

Hidden Signals

Circulating tumor DNA holds hope for personalizing breast cancer care