Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Archive — Page 5 of 28

Two musicians perform onstage before an audience, with acoustic and electric guitars, microphones, amplifiers, keyboards, and pedalboards visible.
July 3, 2025

Stand Up To Cancer heads to Nashville for ninth roadblock fundraising special uniting country music and cancer research

One-hour event will feature Dolly Parton and Sheryl Crow, with Crow also hosting.

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.

Patient Monroe Peterson inspired the creation of the MVP Challenge to raise funds supporting children’s cancer treatment and research.
June 12, 2025

The real MVP: Fitness challenge raises funds in honor of 4-year-old cancer patient

The fitness challenge raised funds to support pediatric cancer research, training and care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

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.

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.

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.