Cancer

October 23, 2025

New resources help people take action to prevent inherited diseases

To launch a connection search, someone with a specific gene variant signs up to meet others who share that variant, beginning a process of discovering new connections with unknown relatives and encouraging family members to get tested.

By Tom Wilemon
October 15, 2025

New NCI-funded project targets polyp recurrence to prevent colon cancer

The researchers anticipate that their findings will inform personalized colorectal polyp surveillance, guide therapeutic prevention strategies, and ultimately reduce the burden of colorectal cancer nationwide.

By Leigh MacMillan
Mark Kelley, MD, MMHC
October 13, 2025

Mark Kelley retires, having ‘profoundly shaped surgical oncology’ at VUMC

Kelley is lauded by his colleagues and surgical leaders for his contributions both at VUMC and nationally.

By Jill Clendening
Vanderbilt nurse Allison Young, MS, BSN, RN, outside the “wind phone” booth at her home. (photo by Donn Jones)
October 7, 2025

Nurse’s wind phone project provides solace from grief 

Since she erected the “wind phone ” booth two years ago, it has become a sanctuary of solace.

By Tom Wilemon
(photo by Susan Urmy)
September 30, 2025

Gallery: Clip In 4 the Cure 2025

The high-energy fundraiser began in 2022 to raise money for cancer initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
September 23, 2025

Scientific Symposium

By Tom Wilemon
September 23, 2025

Vanderbilt-affiliated cellular therapy programs reaccredited

By Tom Wilemon
September 23, 2025

Children benefit in multiple ways from cellular therapy advancements

By Tom Wilemon
September 23, 2025

Q&A: Translational scientists aim to improve cellular therapies

By Tom Wilemon
September 23, 2025

Children benefit in multiple ways from cellular therapy advancements

By Tom Wilemon
September 17, 2025

Study reveals efficacy of nicotinamide for skin cancer prevention 

Overall, there was a 14% reduction in skin cancer risk. When nicotinamide was taken after a first skin cancer, the risk reduction rose to 54%.
By Tom Wilemon
September 12, 2025

Study shows magnesium inhibits colorectal cancer carcinogenesis by increasing vitamin D-synthesizing bacteria  

The findings from the current study suggest that magnesium also increases the gut synthesis of vitamin D, which does not go to the blood and takes effect locally.
By Tom Wilemon
September 10, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center names associate directors and new program leaders 

Shared resources at Vanderbilt-Ingram are designed to support and enhance cancer-relevant research and scientific interaction by providing access to cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as scientific expertise.
By Tom Wilemon
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