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Obesity and atherosclerosis medications could cause increased risk
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers have provided the first evidence that activation of a particular cellular receptor dramatically increases the development of precancerous polyps in the intestine. Read MoreFeb 2, 2004
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Caterpillar Inc. bolsters Southern Community Study with $1 million gift
The Southern Community Cohort Study (SCCS), the largest population-based health study of African-Americans ever conducted, has received a critical infusion of support from Caterpillar Inc., which has pledged $1 million to the historic initiative. Read MoreNov 19, 2003
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Current, former smokers needed for national lung screening trial
Current and former smokers are needed for a study to determine if screening people with either spiral computerized tomography (CT ) or chest X-ray before they have symptoms can reduce deaths from lung cancer. Read MoreSep 25, 2003
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Second annual Roads Scholars Tour brings Vanderbilt to West Tennessee
From an auto manufacturing plant in Spring Hill to an agricultural center in Milan, from a rural school in Decaturville to a hospital in Jackson, more than 50 Vanderbilt faculty members, senior administrators, staff and student leaders will get a chance to experience Middle and West Tennessee Aug. 20-21. Sandwiched in between will be visits in Memphis to Elvis Presley's home, the National Civil Rights Museum, Rhodes College and the Memphis Zoo.Click here to view Daily Register article. Read MoreAug 19, 2003
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Protein Profile Predicts Prognosis in Lung Cancer Patients
Researchers have moved a step closer to finding a "molecular fingerprint" of an individual's cancer. Read MoreAug 7, 2003
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Migratory ability of cancer cells examined
Researchers are working to understand the process of how cancer cells develop the ability to migrate from their original location, settle and begin growing in another distant organ. Read MoreJun 23, 2003
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Vanderbilt-Ingram researchers speak to world at national cancer conference
A team of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center physician-scientists gathered with their colleagues here earlier this week to hear, discuss and present some of the latest advances in care for patients with cancer. Read MoreJun 12, 2003
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VICC offers new light therapy for esophageal, lung cancers
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is now offering a technique that uses a light-activated drug to help restore the ability to swallow in patients whose esophagus is blocked by cancer. Read MoreJun 4, 2003
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Vanderbilt-Ingram begins enrolling current, former smokers in National Lung Cancer Screening Trial
Current and former smokers are needed for a new study to determine if screening people with either spiral computerized tomography (CT) or chest X-ray before they have symptoms can reduce deaths from lung cancer. Read MoreApr 2, 2003
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World Watch: War & Terrorism Experts
(Sound Available) Vanderbilt professors offer comments on possible warClick the link above for tipsheet. Read MoreMar 12, 2003