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May 6, 2022

Janet Darnell received a lifesaving lung transplant. Five months later she received lifesaving surgery for colon cancer. She calls herself a “walking miracle.”

Without the lung transplant, the cancer may never have been detected.

By Matt Batcheldor
Studies by Andrew Glazer, PhD, Giovanni Davogustto, MD, and colleagues found that genetic testing with information from electronic health records can reveal undiagnosed heart rhythm disorders.
April 28, 2022

Studies combine genetic testing, electronic health records to find undiagnosed diseases

Combining genetic testing with information from electronic health records revealed undiagnosed heart rhythm disorders and new conditions associated with inherited cancer gene mutations.

By Leigh MacMillan
April 25, 2022

Molecular testing across tumor types

The KRAS inhibitor sotorasib is newly approved for one kind of lung cancer; Vanderbilt researchers ask if it should be considered for another type if the tumor has the gene mutation it targets.

By Leigh MacMillan
April 22, 2022

“Our family is forever grateful”: Latest DAISY Awards honor seven extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries

By Matt Batcheldor
A VUMC study found that following up with patients within the week after their hospital discharge as a stand-alone intervention has no impact on readmissions, mortality or patient satisfaction.
April 12, 2022

Financial impact of prior authorization

Prior authorization — health insurer approval of a medical intervention prior to treatment — costs more than $40 million for U.S. academic radiation oncology practices, with questionable value added to patient care.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 31, 2022

Clip In 4 the Cure

More than 300 riders participated in the inaugural Clip In 4 the Cure, a relay-style, team cycling event that supported cancer initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 24, 2022

Stress in young adult cancer patients and caregivers

Adolescent and young adult oncology patients and caregivers experience psychosocial impairment and financial toxicity at the time of cancer diagnosis, findings that will inform interventions to support patient and caregiver well-being.
By Leigh MacMillan
March 24, 2022

Berlin named interim leader of Hematology and Oncology

Jordan Berlin, MD, has been appointed interim leader of Vanderbilt's Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine.
By Tom Wilemon
March 22, 2022

VUMC’s Pietenpol, Shyr named AACR Fellows

Vanderbilt's Jennifer Pietenpol, PhD, and Yu Shyr, PhD, have been inducted as fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research Academy.
By Tom Wilemon
March 11, 2022

New Clinician Spotlight: Jeffrey Tosoian

Jeffrey Tosoian, MD, MPH, joined the Department of Urology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently after completing his fellowship at the University of Michigan.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 10, 2022

Bots boost liver cancer outcome

Vanderbilt researchers report that robotic-assisted surgery is comparable, if not superior, to laparoscopic surgery for early-stage liver cancer patients.
By Leah Mann 
March 9, 2022

Research Staff Awards honor those who help drive science forward

Laboratory and administrative personnel at Vanderbilt University Medical Center were honored March 4 for research excellence during the 18th annual Research Staff Awards Ceremony.
By Bill Snyder
March 9, 2022

Martin shares colorectal cancer story, urges early detection

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital's Lori Martin uses her own experiences to educate patients about the importance of early detection of colorectal cancer.
By Tom Wilemon
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