Cancer

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
(photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 23, 2025

Vanderbilt-affiliated cellular therapy programs reaccredited

By Tom Wilemon
Photo of the exterior of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt shows the four new floors added atop the pediatric facility. (photo by Anne Rayner)
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
September 8, 2025

SPORE grant funds $12 million for colorectal cancer research

SPORE grants are highly sought after because they show that a cancer center demonstrates scientific excellence, promotes collaboration, maintains robust research programs and merits substantial funding.
By Tom Wilemon
September 2, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center announces Young Adult Cancer Symposium

The symposium offers clinicians, patients, caregivers and advocates the opportunity to learn from internationally known experts focused on early-onset cancers.
By Tom Wilemon
August 28, 2025

Genetic analysis of people with African ancestry reveals lung cancer susceptibilities  

Prior research has shown that Americans of African ancestry have a higher risk of lung cancer compared to white Americans despite smoking fewer cigarettes, but the reasons for this difference are not fully understood.
By Tom Wilemon