radiation

November 15, 2017

Radiation and pulmonary fibrosis

To develop strategies for preventing radiation-induced lung fibrosis (scarring), Vanderbilt investigators are exploring the cell types and factors that contribute to the fibrotic response.

By Leigh MacMillan
mother and baby
June 22, 2012

Kids’ cells okay after mom’s cancer radiation

Study finds no evidence of increased mitochondrial mutations in the children of women treated with radiation for cancer.

By VUMC News and Communications
Brain power
June 29, 2011

Protecting brainpower during radiation

Blocking a certain protein during radiation to treat brain cancers could protect the brain’s thinking powers.

By Leigh MacMillan