Cancer

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

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.

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.

Study shows urine test for prostate cancer could be used at home

The results are important because it could enable at-home testing and increased access to testing for patients undergoing telehealth care.

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

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.

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Inherited gene elevates prostate cancer risk in affected families

The inherited mutated gene WNT9B, which functions normally in embryonic prostate development, increases risk of adult prostate cancer.

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Study in multiancestry populations uncovers new insights into breast cancer genetics 

The study identified 332 independent association signals for breast cancer risk, including 131 signals not previously reported.

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