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Side-by-side fluorescence images of tumors in an animal model: the control tumor on the left has fewer visible blood vessels, while the VEGFR1-high osteosarcoma tumor on the right shows denser vascular networks. Red and green fluorescent structures appear against a black background.
September 3, 2014

Aggressive bone cancers build more blood vessels

A subpopulation of bone cancer cells may be responsible for driving clinically aggressive behavior, suggesting new treatment options.

By Katherine Venmar
Transparent graduated laboratory pipette resting across multiple clear culture dishes containing pink-purple liquid.
July 17, 2014

Regulating immune regulators

Understanding how to control the generation of regulatory T cells could have important implications for treating autoimmunity and cancer.

By Leigh MacMillan
Whole-body coronal PET scan showing a color-coded scan from the head through the pelvis, with bright tracer uptake in the brain, heart, neck, and lower abdomen.
July 7, 2014

Bringing Cancer to Light: Radiology’s invisible energies play lead role in cancer care

By Leigh MacMillan
June 19, 2014

Vanderbilt recognized again for cancer prevention activities

By Vanderbilt Health News
Brick building exterior with large windows, metal railings, and wall lettering reading “Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer.”
June 19, 2014

VICC researchers in spotlight at national cancer conference

New Vanderbilt research suggests patients with advanced melanoma — the most deadly form of skin cancer — could safely benefit from a combination of immunotherapy and targeted therapies aimed at specific gene mutations.

By Vanderbilt Health News
May 22, 2014

Cellular forces aid tumor invasion

The contractile machinery inside tumor cells increases invasive properties, suggesting it might be a good target to inhibit cancer cell spread.

By Vanderbilt Health News