Cancer
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October 4, 2023
Vulnerability found in immunotherapy-resistant triple-negative breast cancer
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a druggable target on natural killer cells that could potentially trigger a therapeutic response in patients with immunotherapy-resistant, triple-negative breast cancer. -
September 27, 2023
Being treated for childhood cancer set Jason Schwartz on the path to his life’s work: treating childhood cancer
Cancer at the age of 13 forced him to give up his dream of professional football. While undergoing treatment, he found a new dream. -
September 25, 2023
Researchers discover molecular signature for aggressive thyroid cancer
A Vanderbilt study found that a molecular signature that predicts aggressive thyroid cancer could help guide treatment approaches for patients. -
September 20, 2023
VUMC study reveals critical first steps to cancer
A new study by Vanderbilt researchers provides a remarkably detailed view of the earliest events leading to the development of cancer, and of potential new ways to prevent it. -
September 12, 2023
Study finds new genetic susceptibilities for colon cancer
Vanderbilt researchers at have found new genes that put people at higher risk for colon cancer and rectal cancer. -
September 1, 2023
Foundation funds research to block drug resistance in cancer treatment
The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation has funded an ambitious initiative to overcome one of the most perplexing and frustrating mysteries of cancer treatment — how to prevent drug resistance. -
August 24, 2023
Study shows Vanderbilt-developed technology assists surgeons in identifying parathyroids
A team of surgeons and biomedical engineers have shown the use of probe-based near infrared autofluorescence technology helps confirm the identification of parathyroid glands during endocrine surgery