In this issue of Momentum, we highlight people who give hope, inspire innovation and improve cancer care. They are the force behind the scientific advancements, breakthrough therapies and treatment protocols at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center that help our patients achieve longer and better lives. Our cover story is about the resilience of an 80-year-old woman who underwent […]
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is a destination care center. Other cancer centers refer patients with challenging cases to us, and people come to us seeking second opinions and second chances. We are also the first-choice option for many people who are newly diagnosed. People with both commonly occurring cancers and rare cancers arrive here from across […]
As researchers and clinicians at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, we are focused on eradicating cancer, but our main priority is caring for people. This issue of Momentum touches on some of the ways in which we deliver whole patient care. Our cover story details how a team comprised of a medical oncologist, surgical oncologist and orthopaedic […]
I’m excited as the new director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center to share with you some thoughts and updates. I have already experienced warm welcomes from so many of you in this new role, and it has reminded me how truly special our cancer center is. Thanks to all of you for making my transition […]
It has been my distinct honor to serve as the director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center for the past 15 years. I recently announced that I am stepping down on June 30 to serve as the chief scientific and strategy officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and will continue to serve as Executive VUMC Vice […]
At Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, we have multiple research laboratories dedicated to specific types of cancer, where investigators delve into cancer etiologies and search for better treatments. For example, a laboratory group led by Dr. Michael Savona focuses on preventing and treating blood cancers, such as leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. The cover story in this issue […]
A cancer diagnosis is startling for anyone at any age, but it’s particularly daunting for young adults. Whether they’ve already charted a life course or are still considering various paths, a cancer diagnosis can cast them adrift and leave them spinning, not knowing which direction to turn. The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Young Adult Program helps […]
Safeguarding our cancer patients, many of whom may have compromised immune systems, has always been a priority at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The ongoing pandemic has made these safeguards more important than ever. We have implemented additional measures, including mask requirements, physical distancing and special cleaning regimens, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that causes […]
The team at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is working with many different health care systems to improve chances of survival for people residing in a region of the country with the highest cancer mortality. Kentucky has the highest rate of cancer deaths in the United States, followed by Mississippi, West Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Alabama. […]
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is a leader in advancements and quality outcomes for stem cell transplants. Having performed more than 5,000 transplants, our team has achieved one of the best survivorship rates in the nation for our patients who receive allogeneic transplants from unrelated donors. We are also among the select cancer centers pioneering and partnering […]
