Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

04/07/2026

"Hospital stays can be frightening for little ones, but my daughter was never scared with Patdy by her side. Instead, she felt safe, loved, and comforted every single day."

Patdy is a hematology and oncology nurse at Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and one of our latest DAISY Award recipients.

The nomination continued: “What makes Patdy extraordinary is the way she treated my daughter not just as a patient, but as a whole person. Even though she is only two, Patdy took the time to explain everything to her in a way she could understand. She never rushed, never overlooked her feelings, and always showed patience, tenderness and kindness.”

Congratulations, Patdy!

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04/07/2026

When Dan Hannon was advised to have part of his lung removed without knowing whether the nodules were cancerous, he and his wife knew they needed a second opinion.

That decision led them to Vanderbilt Health, where Dr. Fabien Maldonado and the Interventional Pulmonology team used robotic bronchoscopy and advanced imaging to reach hard‑to‑access areas of his lung that had not been previously biopsied. With this precise, minimally invasive approach, the team obtained the tissue needed to confirm a lung cancer diagnosis and provide clear direction for next steps.

For Dan, the second opinion turned uncertainty into clarity and confidence. For our clinicians, it reflects the impact of how pairing leading‑edge technology with deep expertise can turn a second opinion into clarity when it matters most.

04/03/2026

"You truly saved the day — not just that day, but every day." That's what one patient wrote to her nurse after finishing chemotherapy at 21.

Cody works in the cancer infusion center at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. He was the reason treatment kept happening for one patient with no port, extreme anxiety and veins that kept failing. Every single time.

"Without you, my third treatment simply wouldn't have happened," she wrote. "People like you are irreplaceable."

Help us congratulate Cody on his well-deserved DAISY award nomination!🌼💛

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Cathy Eng sat down with Nashville Predators player Nic Hague, his wife, Ally Hague, and Brooks Bratten to discuss Ally’s powerful story. Together, they reflected on her colon cancer diagnosis and the critical role of self‑advocacy and early detection.

Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drdKIsmtamU

Nashville Predators Foundation

03/30/2026

Celebrate Doctors’ Day! ❤️ https://bit.ly/4130TwS

03/27/2026

With colorectal cancer on the rise, it’s understandable many people are seeking more information about the disease and what the trend means.

To help address common questions and offer expert insight, Dr. Cathy Eng of Vanderbilt‑Ingram Cancer Center sat down with our team for an in‑depth Q&A.

Click the link in our comments to watch the full video and learn more about colorectal cancer.

03/26/2026

Earlier today, Vanderbilt‑Ingram Cancer Center was honored to welcome a very special guest. As part of its visit to Nashville this week, the NHL Stanley Cup made a memorable stop at VICC, giving our patients, their families, and our staff the opportunity to see the legendary trophy up close and capture a once‑in‑a‑lifetime photo.🏆

Awarded each year to the NHL playoff champion, the Stanley Cup brought excitement and a sense of celebration throughout the center. Guests showed their team spirit by wearing Preds gear or representing their favorite hockey teams, making the experience more memorable.

We are grateful to the Nashville Predators, the NHL, and the American Cancer Society for making this visit possible as part of the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative. Moments like these remind us how powerful joy, community, and shared experiences can be. 💜

03/26/2026

Have you registered for SAA - Nashville yet? It will be here before you know it! There’s plenty of time to sign up and fundraise for Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center! Help us make a real impact in the fight against cancer right here in our community.

Link: swimacrossamerica.org/nashville

03/20/2026

Thank you, Ally and Nic Hague for sharing your story during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 🤍 Click here to watch the full interview, which features Dr. Cathy Eng, Director of our Young Adult Cancers Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drdKIsmtamU

03/17/2026

Our team of researchers have created the first detailed “atlas” of aggressive thyroid cancer and identified a key cell type that helps the disease progress: cancer‑associated fibroblasts. These cells support tumor growth and make the cancer harder to treat.

Understanding how these fibroblasts contribute to cancer spread could help scientists develop more targeted treatments for patients whose tumors cannot be fully removed with surgery. Learn more below.

New study provides spatial understanding of thyroid cancer evolution and identifies cell types that may predict aggressive disease.

03/13/2026

We polled some triple-negative breast cancer patients to see what questions they would like to ask our medical experts. Last year, BRA was excited and honored to welcome medical experts, Dr. Ben Park and Dr. Laura Kennedy, from Vanderbilt Medical Center to provide answer to those questions.

Check it out on our blog here: https://www.bragroups.org/6-question-about-tnbc-you-want-answered