Meet the VICC Ambassadors
Learn why we have joined VICC Ambassadors and how you can help us achieve Victory Over Cancer.
Who We Are
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is a leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The center's world-renowned team of experts provides an integrated, personalized and patient-centered approach to cancer care, including treatment, research, support, education and outreach. From a wide variety of wellness programs to a leading REACH for Survivorship Clinic, patients find support from diagnosis through survivorship.
Cancers A-Z
Cancer Information Summaries from the National Cancer Institute's Physician Data Query (PDQ®) provide prognostic and treatment information for major types of adult and pediatric cancers.
Additionally, an overview of Cancer Information Summaries related to Genetics are also available: Genetics Summary
Meet the Research Advocates
Research advocates at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center support our research efforts in many ways and for many reasons. Our advocates are cancer survivors, caregivers, and community members who are committed to making a difference.
Program News
Careers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is a leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The center's world-renowned team of experts provides an integrated, personalized and patient-centered approach to cancer care, including treatment, research, support, education and outreach. From a wide variety of wellness programs to a leading REACH for Survivorship Clinic, patients find support from diagnosis through survivorship.
Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors
- Childhood kidney tumors are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the kidney.
- There are many types of childhood kidney tumors.
- Wilms Tumor
- Renal Cell Cancer (RCC)
- Rhabdoid Tumor of the Kidney
- Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney
- Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma
- Ewing Sarcoma of the Kidney
- Primary Renal Myoepithelial Carcinoma
- Cystic Partially Differentiated Nephroblastoma
- Multilocular Cystic Nephroma
- Primary Renal Synovial Sarcoma
- Anaplastic Sarcoma of the Kidney
- Nephroblastomatosis is not cancer but may become Wilms tumor.
- Having certain genetic syndromes, other conditions, or environmental exposures can increase the risk of Wilms tumor.
- Tests are used to screen for Wilms tumor.
- Having certain conditions may increase the risk of renal cell cancer.
- Treatment for Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors may include genetic counseling.
- Signs of Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors include a lump in the abdomen and blood in the urine.
- Tests that examine the kidney and the blood are used to diagnose Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors.
- Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Childhood soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in soft tissues of the body.
- Soft tissue sarcoma occurs in children and adults.
- Having certain diseases and inherited disorders can increase the risk of childhood soft tissue sarcoma.
- The most common sign of childhood soft tissue sarcoma is a painless lump or swelling in soft tissues of the body.
- Diagnostic tests are used to diagnose childhood soft tissue sarcoma.
- If tests show there may be a soft tissue sarcoma, a biopsy is done.
- There are many different types of soft tissue sarcomas.
- Fat tissue tumors
- Bone and cartilage tumors
- Fibrous (connective) tissue tumors
- Skeletal muscle tumors
- Smooth muscle tumors
- So-called fibrohistiocytic tumors
- Nerve sheath tumors
- Pericytic (Perivascular) Tumors
- Tumors of unknown cell origin
- Blood vessel tumors
- Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Childhood rhabdomyosarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in muscle tissue.
- Certain genetic conditions increase the risk of childhood rhabdomyosarcoma.
- A sign of childhood rhabdomyosarcoma is a lump or swelling that keeps getting bigger.
- Diagnostic tests and a biopsy are used to diagnose childhood rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
