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Please be assured that we are here for you. *Updated May 22, 2020* VICC COVID-19 Newsletter We will be diligently updating information on a regular basis for specific diseases and conditions . For cancer info, click here . Para más información en Español sobre cáncer visite la siguiente página . For the latest info about coronavirus for VUMC employees and patients . For the latest VUMC restricted visitor policy . Partners in Discovery For Patients Find a Clinical Trial Make A Gift Join Our Team Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is at the forefront of new discoveries that help us prevent, find, treat, manage and cure cancer. But we can't make these discoveries alone. Our patients, caregivers, community leaders, donors, volunteers, and educators contribute their insight, time, and passion to advancing the discoveries that lead us closer to a cure. No matter how cancer has touched your life, you are a key partner in our efforts to save lives and improve the quality of life for those with cancer. Harnessing the power of science for our patients Our doctors and researchers are turning today's scientific discoveries into tomorrow's treatments. Learn more about our research programs and initiatives. 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Patients, Partners, Progress Our patients and families are our most important partners in discovery – and the motivation behind our efforts to advance research and improve cancer care. Read their stories from Momentum magazine. We’ve Only Just Begun Facing cancer with youthful resilience Pay it Forward Bladder cancer research fund honors mentor Blazing a new trail Clinical trial participant forges a different treatment path left right Cancer Center News Latest news about our research, patient care programs, outreach and educational events. Journey Home Project supports first CAR-T infusion at VA hospital The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System performed its first CAR-T infusion recently at the Veterans Administration hospital in Nashville. Read More ACMG issues statement on breast cancer genetic testing According to a statement on behalf of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, there is insufficient evidence to recommend universal genetic testing for BRCA1/2 alone or in combination with multi-gene panels for all breast cancer patients. Read More NCI ‘Moonshot’ grant to boost hereditary cancer identification VUMC is leading an initiative to establish a streamlined process for collection of family health histories that could set the stage for a standardized system to make the information easily accessible. Read More High fiber, yogurt diet associated with lower lung cancer risk A diet high in fiber and yogurt is associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer, according to a study in JAMA Oncology . Read More Colorectal cancer researchers receive SPORE funding Colorectal cancer researchers from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have been awarded a Specialized Program of Research Excellence grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read More Grant strengthens breast cancer research efforts Breast cancer researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center have secured a fourth round of continuous Specialized Program of Research Excellence funding. Read More More News Stories Featured Events View more events on Loxi.io View all seminars and events This form needs Javascript to display, which your browser doesn't support. Sign up here instead Have any questions? Contact Us 1-877-936-8422 for more information Call Now Connect With Us Copyright © 2020 Vanderbilt University Medical Center. All rights reserved. Vanderbilt © and the Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of The Vanderbilt University....