Sarcoma
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Cellular antiviral defenses
A cellular RNA quality control mechanism was known to restrict replication of RNA viruses. Vanderbilt researchers have discovered it is also antiviral against DNA viruses. Read MoreJul 23, 2020
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Boosting sarcoma cell death
A compound identified at Vanderbilt represents a new lead for treating rare, aggressive childhood cancers called Ewing sarcomas. Read MoreOct 4, 2017
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Children’s Hospital patient, doctor bond through music
When 17-year-old Ray Cruz was invited to perform at the Ryman Auditorium, he agreed to do it under one condition — that his doctor perform alongside him. Read MoreAug 3, 2017
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Review highlights financial impact of sarcoma misdiagnosis
Malpractice awards and settlements are eight times greater when physicians misdiagnosis sarcoma than when they make other mistakes, according to a review of 32 years of court cases. Read MoreDec 10, 2015
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Aggressive bone cancers build more blood vessels
A subpopulation of bone cancer cells may be responsible for driving clinically aggressive behavior, suggesting new treatment options. Read MoreSep 3, 2014
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Photo: Sarcoma research support
The FTL Sarcoma Fund, in partnership with the T.J. Martell Foundation, recently presented a gift to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in support of sarcoma research in memory of Warner Music Nashville colleague Lindsay Walleman. Read MoreApr 10, 2014
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Therapeutic target for synovial sarcoma
Inhibitors of a signaling pathway that is critical to synovial sarcoma tumorigenesis may be useful treatments for this aggressive cancer. Read MoreNov 21, 2013