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October 10, 2013

Probing mutant EGF receptor regulation

Understanding the regulation of mutant EGF receptors commonly found in lung cancers could lead to new targeted therapies.

By Leigh MacMillan
September 26, 2013

Sosman named one of ‘hottest’ researchers in U.S.

Jeffrey Sosman, M.D., professor of Medicine, Ingram Chair for Cancer Research and director of the Vanderbilt Melanoma Program, was named one of the Hottest Scientific Researchers of the last year by Thomas Reuters Science Watch.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 26, 2013

Support group cares for cancer caregivers

Physical fatigue, anxiety and emotional distress are just some of the symptoms that caregivers may experience while undertaking the hard work of helping a friend or loved one cope with cancer.

By VUMC News and Communications
Campus aerials. (John Russell/Vanderbilt University)
September 20, 2013

Live Facebook chat on hereditary cancer risk

Join an upcoming live Facebook Chat in which Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center experts will answer your questions about hereditary cancer risk on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.

By VUMC News and Communications
Deciphering DNA code
September 12, 2013

VU study identifies DNA changes in drug-resistant cancer cells

Vanderbilt investigators have combined next-generation sequencing technologies and bioinformatics analyses to screen for genome-wide genetic mutations associated with drug resistance in a series of lung cancer cell lines.

By Leigh MacMillan
August 26, 2013

Tumor factor spurs blood vessel growth

A newly identified factor regulates blood vessel growth in colorectal tumors and could be a promising target for cancer therapies.

By Leigh MacMillan
August 22, 2013

Overcoming resistance in ovarian cancer

The nuclear receptor TR3 contributes to ovarian cancer cell death in response to platinum-based chemotherapy – and may be a good target for overcoming cell resistance to certain treatments.
By Leigh MacMillan
August 1, 2013

‘Undy’ event to raise colon cancer funds, awareness

Vanderbilt will add a new race event, the 2013 Nashville Undy 5000, to the list of affiliated events for the upcoming fall season.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 24, 2013

Predicting cancer’s response to therapy

Researchers are developing imaging methods to predict patient outcome early in the course of chemotherapy for breast cancer – to allow clinicians to adjust therapy for patients who are not responding.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 20, 2013

Maury Regional, VICC to open Spring Hill facility

Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have joined forces to open a new radiation oncology treatment center for cancer patients in Spring Hill, Tenn.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 10, 2013

Factor’s yin-yang tumor effects

A factor produced by most malignant cells can both promote and inhibit tumor growth – an insight that is critical to using cancer drugs developed to block this factor.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 6, 2013

McBride’s fans band together to support cancer research efforts

On Tuesday, award-winning country music star Martina McBride and a group of her fans presented a check for $40,550 in support of cancer research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 30, 2013

Continuity of care initiative focuses on patients exiting clinical trials

The Vanderbilt Breast Center is piloting new measures to ensure continuity of care and timely insurance preauthorization as patients come off grant-sponsored clinical trial protocols and begin or resume standard care.
By Paul Govern
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