Cancer
Research and innovation from the oncology experts at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Active-Surveillance Rates Rise in Prostate Cancer
Nationwide analysis finds increasing trend toward staving off definitive treatment.
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Pediatric Robotic Surgery Jumps Ahead with Cross-Campus Collaboration
Adult and pediatric surgeons worked together to create a comprehensive program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital.

Precision Radiation Targets Pancreatic Cancer
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) offers expanded options for cancer cell eradication in borderline resectable and locally advanced tumors.

Graded Negative Pressure Facilitates Lymphatic Flow
A case study demonstrates how graded negative pressure reduces lower limb lymphedema.
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Genomic Data Advances Precision Oncology
Moving structured data out of PDFs and into the electronic health record brings increased efficiency.

Ambulatory Colectomy Offers Same-day Discharge
Patients can avoid an overnight hospital stay with a comfortable, safe option.

Next-Generation Screening for Prostate Cancer
A new biomarker model specifically reveals signs of aggressive prostate cancer.

Why do Some Pediatric Low-grade Gliomas Spread?
The largest study of disseminated low-grade gliomas in children aims to pinpoint drivers of metastasis.

Neurotoxic Reaction Examined in CAR T-cell Treatment
ICANS and CRS following treatment may pose additional health complications, but survival outcomes don’t correlate.

Innovative Therapy Boosts Survival in Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Researchers find that ASTX727, a new oral combination therapy, can prolong survival in TP53-mutated MDS.