Cancer
Research and innovation from the oncology experts at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
EHR Holds Clues for Lung Cancer Screening
New tool uncovers information in patient clinic notes to improve lung cancer screening for smokers and former smokers.
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Robotic-Assisted Surgery Cuts Recovery Time
Perioperative experiences among pancreatic surgery patients are improved by shorter hospital stays and, thus, accellerated time to therapy.
Examining the Pros and Cons of New Cancer Therapies
A joint study between GE Healthcare and VUMC uses artificial intelligence to identify potential outcomes for cancer therapies.
Gene Variations Linked to Glaucoma Risk
Risk variants of primary open-angle glaucoma may be ancestry-specific, sex-specific, or both.
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Nanoparticle Takes Aim at Cancer Defense Shield
Developmental drug aims to undermine tumor calcification, making malignancies more vulnerable to treatment.
Tailored Messaging Aims to Boost Cancer Trial Recruitment
Culturally targeted education could help address cancer disparities among African Americans and Latinos.
3D Scans Provide Surgical Details in Real Time
Researchers develop a process to map and analyze surgical specimens to aid surgeon-pathologist communication.
Tumor-fighting T Cells Tire Quickly
A few hours is all it takes for T cells to become dysfunctional, challenging existing ideas about exhaustion.
Pancreatic Patient Navigator Finds Shorter Routes to Treatment
Nurse-navigator efforts streamline testing, treatment and support beginning with the patient’s initial visit.
Clamping Down the Metabolic Pipeline to B Cells
Study shows leveraging metabolic flexibility of white cells may open new therapeutic avenues for lupus and others.