Cancer Archive — Page 22 of 67
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March 24, 2022
Stress in young adult cancer patients and caregivers
Adolescent and young adult oncology patients and caregivers experience psychosocial impairment and financial toxicity at the time of cancer diagnosis, findings that will inform interventions to support patient and caregiver well-being. -
March 24, 2022
Berlin named interim leader of Hematology and Oncology
Jordan Berlin, MD, has been appointed interim leader of Vanderbilt's Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine. -
March 22, 2022
VUMC’s Pietenpol, Shyr named AACR Fellows
Vanderbilt's Jennifer Pietenpol, PhD, and Yu Shyr, PhD, have been inducted as fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research Academy. -
March 17, 2022
Ferrell lands Mark Foundation for Cancer Research award
Vanderbilt's Brent Ferrell, MD, is one of the recipients a 2022 Endeavor Award from the The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. -
March 15, 2022
Improving care for gynecologic cancer
To reduce risk of deep vein thrombosis in patients being treated for gynecologic cancer, Vanderbilt researchers recommend that providers use Khorana scores and provide prophylactic treatment according to clinical guidelines. -
March 10, 2022
Bots boost liver cancer outcome
Vanderbilt researchers report that robotic-assisted surgery is comparable, if not superior, to laparoscopic surgery for early-stage liver cancer patients. -
March 9, 2022
Martin shares colorectal cancer story, urges early detection
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital's Lori Martin uses her own experiences to educate patients about the importance of early detection of colorectal cancer.