Division of Hematology and Oncology Archive — Page 11 of 16

Portrait of a smiling woman wearing glasses, a white jacket, and a dark floral blouse.
October 3, 2019

VICC’s Rathmell honored with Louisa Nelson Award

Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, director of the Division of Hematology and Oncology, received an award that honors women who embody the achievement, vision and inspiration of the founder of a local distillery.

By Tom Wilemon
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September 5, 2019

Study backs genetic testing for all metastatic breast cancer patients

By Tom Wilemon
Two male scientists stand side by side in a laboratory, with workbenches, shelves of equipment, and a large window behind them.
August 26, 2019

Colorectal cancer researchers receive SPORE funding

Colorectal cancer researchers from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have been awarded a Specialized Program of Research Excellence grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

By Tom Wilemon
August 7, 2019

Colorectal cancer patients warn against dismissing early symptoms

Younger patients say colorectal cancer is a disease that doesn’t follow age guidelines, so pay attention to early symptoms.

By Tom Wilemon
Smiling bald, bearded man in a white lab coat stands with his arms crossed in a laboratory stocked with shelves of bottles, containers, and equipment. The coat bears embroidered text identifying him as Michael Savona, MD, and indicating hematology and oncology.
August 1, 2019

Grant bolsters research on myelodysplastic syndromes

Michael Savona, MD, has received a competitive grant to develop therapies for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.

By Tom Wilemon
Exterior of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Frances Williams Preston Building, a brick-and-glass research building with a covered entrance and elevated pedestrian bridge.
July 22, 2019

Encephalitis identified as rare toxicity of immunotherapy treatment

Researchers are chronicling rare but serious toxicities that may occur with immune checkpoint inhibitors, the most widely prescribed class of immunotherapies.

By Tom Wilemon