lung cancer Archive — Page 1 of 16
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May 14, 2026
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center names co-leaders for Thoracic Oncology Program
Together, the co-leaders bring complementary expertise aimed at delivering the most innovative and advanced options for patients at all stages of lung and other thoracic cancers. -
April 9, 2026
How robotic bronchoscopy helped a Georgia man avoid unnecessary lung surgery
Oncologist Mohamed Shanshal, MD, said robotic bronchoscopy significantly improves getting patients the appropriate treatment as soon as possible, reducing their anxiety and improving care. -
March 20, 2026
Study shows AI-assisted risk model for lung nodules is cost-effective
Risk prediction software using artificial intelligence can help determine whether pulmonary nodules detected during lung cancer screening need to be biopsied. -
March 10, 2026
Lung cancer conference set for May 8
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the Vanderbilt Lung Institute will host “The Future of Lung Cancer Care,” a one-day educational event scheduled for May 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University. -
February 4, 2026
Clinical trial led by Vanderbilt Health seeks to refine lung cancer biopsy standards
The development of better biopsy approaches is driven by the fact that lung cancer kills more than 130,000 Americans annually, and survival depends on early diagnosis, which requires biopsy to be definitive. -
December 12, 2025
Lucy Spalluto and Jennifer Lewis awarded $1 million lung cancer screening grant
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with incidence higher in veterans compared to the civilian population. -
December 2, 2025
Women who receive mammograms also undergo lung scans if notified of eligibility
Study showed that the improvement in lung cancer screenings exceeded the target enrollment set by the researchers.