Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Archive — Page 6 of 28

Graphic titled “Virtual voyages from an infusion chair,” showing two framed photos: a group of five staff members, one holding a VR headset, and a person seated in an infusion chair wearing the headset while accompanied by a staff member. Captions identify the pictured staff by name.
March 11, 2025

Virtual reality eases pain, stress for chemotherapy patients: study

The patients exhibited lower heart rates, reported high satisfaction with virtual reality and experienced no feelings of cybersickness.

Two elderly patients’ hands rest together on white hospital bedding; partial printed text is visible on the sheet but is not fully legible.
February 21, 2025

Study shows end-of-life cancer care lacking for Medicare patients 

The study involved patients of diverse ethnic backgrounds age 66 or older who died from breast, prostate, pancreatic or lung cancers.  

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.
February 20, 2025

Experts publish action plan to address appendiceal cancer enigmas

They have identified key research priority areas to deliver a fundamental understanding of appendiceal tumors and to improve treatments and outcomes for patients.

Officials cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the new Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Lebanon. (photo by Donn Jones)
February 6, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Lebanon opening celebration 

There, a multidisciplinary team offers cancer patients medical oncology, surgical oncology consultations, infusion services, palliative care and pain management.

Exterior of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Frances Williams Preston Building, a brick-and-glass research building with a covered entrance and elevated pedestrian bridge.
February 6, 2025

Waddell Walker Hancock Cancer Discovery Fund names two more scholars 

The funds will support Justin Balko’s research on breast cancer and Kathleen DelGiorno’s research on pancreatic cancer.

Jennifer Pietenpol, PhD, speaks during the event celebrating the unveiling of her portrait. (photo by Donn Jones)
January 30, 2025

Portrait unveiling honors Jennifer Pietenpol  

During her tenure, Vanderbilt-Ingram experienced remarkable growth, including a 100% increase in research funding and a 160% expansion in inpatient visits.