Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

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

03/11/2026

Colorectal cancer is being diagnosed in more young adults than ever before, and it often appears in people with no family history and no obvious risk factors. Dr. Cathy Eng has seen this trend firsthand and encourages young adults to be informed about when to start screening and to pay attention to symptoms that do not go away.

Taking symptoms seriously and getting screened on time can lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. If something feels unusual, reach out to your doctor and ask about your screening options.

Read more about what to watch for and how to protect your health in the comments.

03/09/2026

Congratulations to Amanda, MSN, RN, who has been named one of the newest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award recipients! Her nomination recognizes her outstanding leadership on the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric Medicine Acute Care units, as well as her dedication to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all. 💙

03/09/2026

Grateful to partner with Ally and Nic — thank you for sharing your story! 💛

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Preds defenseman Nic Hague and his wife Ally are sharing their story.

After being diagnosed with colon cancer at just age 26, Ally is raising awareness about the importance of early detection. Because her cancer was caught early, she’s here today to share her message.

In partnership with Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, learn more and find resources for young adults at the link in our bio. Early detection saves lives. 💛

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03/06/2026

03/04/2026

Reba McEntire is joining Trisha Yearwood & Friends for Band As One Nashville!

It will be an incredible night of music benefitting Susan G. Komen and fueling the fight to end breast cancer forever.

Get your tickets before they're gone: https://bit.ly/3X0zl9c

03/04/2026

A second opinion can change everything. When William Douglas reached a critical point in his Stage 4 renal cell carcinoma treatment, he turned to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center for clarity. After traveling more than 500 miles, he met with internationally recognized kidney cancer expert Dr. Brian Rini, who reviewed his case in detail and helped confirm the next steps in his care.

Douglas left our center feeling informed, supported and confident about his treatment plan, strengthened by the collaboration of two NCI-designated cancer centers working together on his behalf. At Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, we are committed to providing expertise, compassion and hope, whether it is a first opinion or a second.

See the link in the comments for more about Douglas’ experience.