Cancer Archive — Page 9 of 69
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January 8, 2025
Worldwide experts release clinical recommendations for management of ATM cancer risk
Researchers established decades ago that ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) heterozygotes are at an increased risk for cancer, there remains a need to provide clear guidance for clinicians. -
December 12, 2024
Carla Strom named Vanderbilt-Ingram Community Outreach and Engagement director
She is responsible for working with colleagues to develop initiatives for supporting community engagement and addressing gaps in care. -
December 11, 2024
Second wind: 22-year-old Madison Barnett prepares for return to softball mound after cancer journey
The Lee University pitcher plans 2025 comeback after Ewing sarcoma sidelined her for more than year. -
December 10, 2024
Study identifies that higher West African ancestry may contribute to worse breast cancer outcomes
The study found that West African genetic ancestry was associated with shorter disease-free survival, particularly for women with hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer. -
November 26, 2024
Novel genetics approach enhances discovery of disease risk genes
VUMC researchers applied the new approach to large GWAS datasets for breast, prostate and lung cancers, and three brain disorders. -
November 26, 2024
VUMC again named a Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence
Radiopharmaceutical therapy is targeted delivery of radiation to cancer cells or to the tumor microenvironment using radiopharmaceuticals. -
November 25, 2024
Potential treatment eyed for abnormal blood cell disorder
Research could lead to improved diagnosis and the first effective treatment for the disorder, called “clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential,” or CHIP.