Cancer
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November 14, 2024
Hockey Fights Cancer Night
The Nashville Predators host two Hockey Fights Cancer games each season to raise support for the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund Presented by Twice Daily. -
November 13, 2024
New Video: Only half of young cancer patients report discussing fertility preservation
Young patients with thyroid, lung, ovarian and colorectal cancers reported the lowest prevalence of a fertility preservation discussion. -
November 11, 2024
An inspiring legacy
Family establishes ERDie Project in memory of daughter, Emma Ryleigh Dixon, to support pediatric bone cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. -
November 11, 2024
Southern Environmental Health Study recruiting participants
People who sign up can help researchers assess whether environmental factors may be the culprits behind the region’s higher cancer burden. -
November 8, 2024
In-clinic reconstruction of skin cancer defects costs less than OR procedures
Researchers analyzed 1,206 patient cases and found that OR reconstruction cases had a higher median baseline cost of $2,308 compared to $987 for clinic procedures. -
November 4, 2024
Tae Kon Kim receives V Foundation grant for MDS drug research
Kim and colleagues will study whether this protein hinders the ability of the immune system to fight MDS and whether it can be blocked to treat MDS. -
October 31, 2024
Chic Awearness surpasses $1 million for ovarian cancer research and patient support
Founded by Marci Houff, the event supports ovarian cancer research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and patient support initiatives.