Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.
- A family history of breast cancer and other factors increase the risk of breast cancer.
- Breast cancer is sometimes caused by inherited gene mutations (changes).
- The use of certain medicines and other factors decrease the risk of breast cancer.
- Signs of breast cancer include a lump or change in the breast.
- Tests that examine the breasts are used to diagnose breast cancer.
- If cancer is found, tests are done to study the cancer cells.
- Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Bladder Cancer
- Bladder cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the bladder.
- Smoking can affect the risk of bladder cancer.
- Signs and symptoms of bladder cancer include blood in the urine and pain during urination.
- Tests that examine the urine and bladder are used to diagnose bladder cancer.
- Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
- Bile duct cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the bile ducts.
- Having colitis or certain liver diseases can increase the risk of bile duct cancer.
- Signs of bile duct cancer include jaundice and pain in the abdomen.
- Tests that examine the bile ducts and nearby organs are used to diagnose and stage bile duct cancer.
- Different procedures may be used to obtain a sample of tissue and diagnose bile duct cancer.
- Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Anal Cancer
- Anal cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues of the anus.
- Most anal cancers are related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
- Signs of anal cancer include bleeding from the anus or rectum or a lump near the anus.
- Tests that examine the rectum and anus are used to diagnose anal cancer.
- After anal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the anus or to other parts of the body.
- Some people decide to get a second opinion.
- Certain factors affect the prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the outer layer of the adrenal gland.
- Having certain genetic conditions increases the risk of adrenocortical carcinoma.
- Symptoms of adrenocortical carcinoma include pain in the abdomen.
- Imaging studies and tests that examine the blood and urine are used to diagnose adrenocortical carcinoma.
- Certain factors affect the prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Vivian Lee Weiss, M.D., Ph.D.
- Associate Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
Phone
1161 21st Avenue South
CC-2213 MCN
Nashville, TN 37232
CC-2213 MCN
Nashville, TN 37232
Vivian Lee Weiss, M.D., Ph.D.
- Associate Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
(615) 875-3002
vivian.l.weiss@vumc.org
1161 21st Avenue South
CC-2213 MCN
Nashville, TN 37232
CC-2213 MCN
Nashville, TN 37232
Research Program
Research Description
Hereditary Cancer Research
- The Vanderbilt Hereditary Cancer Registry: The overall purpose of this registry is to identify genetic factors that predispose to tumor development and affect outcomes.
- Inherited Cancer Registry (ICARE) Initiative: The purpose of the Inherited CAncer REgistry (ICARE) Initiative is to provide individuals interested in participating in studies focused on inherited cancer predisposition the opportunity to e
