Cancer

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June 26, 2025

Lower health literacy increases mortality risk for cancer patients

Patients who had high health literacy on the screening lived 9.4 months longer compared to those with low health literacy.

By Tom Wilemon
June 23, 2025

Data from fluorescence imaging can improve outcomes in head and neck cancer surgery: study 

Research found that using data collected both during surgery and after a tumor’s removal can help guide surgeons in achieving a negative margin in cancer resection.

By Evan Dorian
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June 23, 2025

Low blood cell counts drive cancer in explosive blood disorder: study

The analysis of genetic sequencing data from more than 34,000 people over a 17-year period by researchers at VUMC was published in eClinicalMedicine.

By Bill Snyder
June 17, 2025

Drug shows safety, efficacy for precancerous stomach lesions

The drug also showed promise that it could be the first therapeutic intervention against precancerous lesions in the stomach.

By Tom Wilemon
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
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
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
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