Cancer

Patient Monroe Peterson inspired the creation of the MVP Challenge to raise funds supporting children’s cancer treatment and research.
June 12, 2025

The real MVP: Fitness challenge raises funds in honor of 4-year-old cancer patient

The fitness challenge raised funds to support pediatric cancer research, training and care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Sarah Thornton
June 10, 2025

Study shows sharp increase in appendix cancer for Generation X and millennials 

The findings reveal the need for increased awareness about appendiceal cancer from both clinicians and the public.

By Tom Wilemon
Aimal Khan, MD, with one of the 3D models he created to use during preoperative consultations. (photo by Donn Jones)
June 9, 2025

Presurgery consults with patients using 3D models improve shared decision-making and reduce anxiety 

The models allowed patients to easily distinguish the ascending colon from the sigmoid colon, along with other parts of the digestive system.

By Tom Wilemon
June 3, 2025

AI researchers develop new technologies for cancer care  

These new technologies showcase how VUMC researchers are using the power of AI to meet a wide range of medical needs.

By Tom Wilemon
May 30, 2025

Andreana Holowatyj named ‘40 Under 40 In Cancer’ winner

The awards initiative identifies and recognizes contributions across the field of cancer by rising stars and emerging leaders under the age of 40.

By Tom Wilemon
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May 18, 2025

Study finds navigational bronchoscopy as effective and safer alternative to transthoracic biopsy for lung nodules  

Each year, millions of lung nodules are detected during routine X-rays or CT scans.

By Craig Boerner and Holly Fletcher 
May 1, 2025

All cancer patients at Vanderbilt-Ingram will have the opportunity to ring the bell 

Seven months after cancer patient Matt Duckworth's death, the bell pealed loudly at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center infusion clinic as a plaque was unveiled in his honor.
By Tom Wilemon
May 1, 2025

VoLo Foundation grant supports Southern Environmental Health Study

The grant will allow investigators to recruit additional participants and conduct methylation- and proteomics-based biological aging assays to check for biomarkers of early disease risk.
By Tom Wilemon
April 30, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram 26th Annual Scientific Symposium focuses on AI 

In a twist from years past, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows took the helm in selecting the topics and inviting speakers.
By Tom Wilemon
April 28, 2025

Three Vanderbilt-affiliated cellular therapy programs receive reaccreditation

The Vanderbilt and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System programs received notification after on-site inspections in October 2024. The accreditation is effective for three years.
By Tom Wilemon
April 23, 2025

Kimberly Dahlman elected to board of International Association of Medical Science Educators 

She will begin serving her three-year term upon the closing of the association’s annual conference on June 17.
By Tom Wilemon
April 21, 2025

Eunyoung Choi receives American Gastroenterological Association award 

Choi was honored for her work defining key oncogenes critical to gastric carcinogenesis, and for identifying potential drug candidates to target gastric precancerous stem cells.
By Tom Wilemon
April 18, 2025

Pelayo Correa and John Kuriyan named fellows of the AACR Academy

Fellows of the AACR Academy constitute a global brain trust of leading experts in cancer science and medicine.
By Tom Wilemon
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