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July 8, 2025

Newly diagnosed with lung cancer? What’s next

Leaning on your care team — as well as on friends and family — can help ease your initial fears and worries.

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What to ask your doctor about prostate cancer screening

Should you get a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test? Start by discussing with your doctor.

Who should be screened for lung cancer?

High-tech imaging can detect lung cancer in its early stages, when it's most treatable.

Questions to ask your doctor about bladder cancer

If you’ve been diagnosed with bladder cancer, read on for ways to prepare for your first visits with your provider.

Early detection matters for testicular cancer

The incidence of testicular cancer has been increasing in the U.S. The good news? It’s highly treatable, especially when discovered early.

Bladder cancer treatment: Know your options

Understanding the range of medication-based treatments for bladder cancer in cases where treatments beyond surgery are required.

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Fact or fiction? Test your skin cancer knowledge

A Vanderbilt expert addresses common misconceptions around the sun and your skin.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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What you need to know about bladder cancer

Learn about risk factors, signs and symptoms, cancer types, and treatments.

Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis: What to know

Learn the signs of pancreatitis, how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you experience symptoms.

Pancreatic cancer: What to know about treatment

Your treatment options will vary based on the stage of your cancer.

Symptoms of gynecologic cancer — and why it’s important not to ignore them

Many symptoms of gynecologic cancers may be vague, which makes them easy to brush off. But since early detection is key, it’s important to seek help when you feel that something’s not right.

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Lowering your risk for pancreatic cancer

Learn its signs, and how to decrease your chances of developing this cancer.

Can pancreatic cancer be diagnosed early?

How doctors detect pancreatic cancer in average-risk adults.