/cancer/news-rss/?orgId=109631&title=Latest%20News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale Cancer Center en-us Copyright 2025 ������Ƶ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:29:00 Z /news-article/personalized-medicine-advances-with-new-tool-to-guide-breast-cancer-treatment-choices/ /news-article/personalized-medicine-advances-with-new-tool-to-guide-breast-cancer-treatment-choices/ Yale pathology researchers created a dependable test that precisely measures key proteins found in breast cancer cells that can help oncologists choose the most effective targeted therapies for patients, says a report published July 16 in Precision Oncology, a journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:00:00 Z /news-article/yale-researchers-develop-novel-antibody-rna-therapy-for-resistant-cancers/ /news-article/yale-researchers-develop-novel-antibody-rna-therapy-for-resistant-cancers/ A modified antibody-RNA therapy gets by the defenses of hard-to-reach and hard-to-treat cancers. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:00:00 Z https://ventures.yale.edu/news/yales-colton-center-autoimmunity-announces-2025-awardees-advancing-innovation-autoimmune https://ventures.yale.edu/news/yales-colton-center-autoimmunity-announces-2025-awardees-advancing-innovation-autoimmune The Colton Center for Autoimmunity at Yale University announces the recipients of its 2025 awards, recognizing outstanding, translationally focused research projects that aim to accelerate novel diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccines and technological innovations in autoimmunity. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 Z /news-article/lu-and-aklilu-honored-with-2025-dostanic-award/ /news-article/lu-and-aklilu-honored-with-2025-dostanic-award/ The 2025 Iva Dostanic, MD, PhD, Physician-Scientist Trainee Award of The Department of Internal Medicine was presented to two recipients: Benjamin Y. Lu, MD, PhD, of Medical Oncology and Hematology, and Abinet M. Aklilu, MD, MPH, of Nephrology on June 26, 2025. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20250710/we-need-to-keep-up-how-pcps-can-fight-the-rising-tide-of-earlyonset-colorectal-cancer https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20250710/we-need-to-keep-up-how-pcps-can-fight-the-rising-tide-of-earlyonset-colorectal-cancer As early-onset colorectal cancer cases rise, primary care providers can help young patients identify the first symptoms and save lives with timely screening, according to experts.Cases of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) are climbing globally, according to a recent study led by American Cancer Society researchers. Incidence rates have increased in 27 of 50 countries and territories. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/ai-outperforms-people-in-scoring-melanoma-tumor-infiltrating-immune-cells/ /news-article/ai-outperforms-people-in-scoring-melanoma-tumor-infiltrating-immune-cells/ A new Yale study found that open-source AI tools outperformed traditional, visual methods for measuring the abundance of melanoma biomarkers. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:00 Z /news-article/digital-pathology-ai/ /news-article/digital-pathology-ai/ ������Ƶ’s Department of Pathology has embraced the booming field of digital pathology, where digital scanners and AI are improving speed and accuracy. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/top-video-ott/raising-awareness-about-sarcoma/3604444/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/top-video-ott/raising-awareness-about-sarcoma/3604444/ July is sarcoma awareness month. Sarcomas are a group of cancers that develop in connective tissues, such as bone, muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves and the lining of joints. NBC Connecticut spoke with Dr. Hari Deshpande from Yale Cancer Center, about sarcoma and bone cancer research and breakthroughs. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ascofuturefocusmm/116417 https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ascofuturefocusmm/116417 Dr. Roy Herbst, deputy director and chief of medical oncology/hematology for Yale Cancer Center, on ASCO 2025 — "every room I walk into here, I see something new and something exciting" Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/is-lung-cancer-curable/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/is-lung-cancer-curable/ Treatments have prolonged survival for people that have cancers with these drivers, but they still may not lead to a cure. “In many cases, the cancer will recur, because often resistance will develop to the targeted therapy,” says Roy Herbst, MD, PhD, chief of medical oncology and hematology at Yale Cancer Center. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/dr-michael-girardi-receives-lls-translational-research-program-award/ /news-article/dr-michael-girardi-receives-lls-translational-research-program-award/ Michael Girardi, MD, FAAD, Evans Professor of Dermatology, has been awarded the 2025 Translational Research Program Award from The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for his research in developing new treatments for T cell lymphoma. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/zhe-jay-chen-phd-elected-a-fellow-of-astro/ /news-article/zhe-jay-chen-phd-elected-a-fellow-of-astro/ Zhe (Jay) Chen, PhD, has been elected a Fellow of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (FASTRO), a prestigious award given to recognize outstanding members for their leadership role in radiation oncology and major service to ASTRO. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/07/08/saltzman-named-sterling-professor-biomedical-engineering https://news.yale.edu/2025/07/08/saltzman-named-sterling-professor-biomedical-engineering W. Mark Saltzman, who joined the Yale faculty in 2002, has done innovative work in biomaterials and drug delivery. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:00:00 Z https://ventures.yale.edu/news/eight-translational-biotech-projects-selected-2025-blavatnik-accelerator-awards https://ventures.yale.edu/news/eight-translational-biotech-projects-selected-2025-blavatnik-accelerator-awards The mid-cycle Blavatnik Accelerator Awards recognize eight Yale early-stage innovations tackling cancer, rare disease, and neurodegeneration through digital platforms, RNA therapies, and next-gen molecules. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 Z /news-article/forray-appointed-associate-dean-and-director-of-the-office-for-women-in-medicine-and-science/ /news-article/forray-appointed-associate-dean-and-director-of-the-office-for-women-in-medicine-and-science/ Ariadna Forray, MD, associate professor of psychiatry, has been appointed associate dean and director of the Office for Women in Medicine and Science (OWIMS) effective July 1, 2025. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/cartagena-appointed-clinical-director-of-yale-psycho-oncology-program/ /news-article/cartagena-appointed-clinical-director-of-yale-psycho-oncology-program/ Gabriel Cartagena, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry, has been appointed clinical director of the Yale Psycho-Oncology Program (YPOP). Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/how-exercise-increases-cancer-survival/ /news-article/how-exercise-increases-cancer-survival/ The results of a recently concluded international clinical trial provide the strongest clinical evidence to date that regular physical activity can help keep cancer at bay and prolong life. YSPH Associate Dean of Research Dr. Melinda Irwin, PhD, MPH, discusses the findings and what they mean for cancer patients. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-receives-dollar277-million-grant-toward-autism-research/ /news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-receives-dollar277-million-grant-toward-autism-research/ The interdisciplinary research project aims to leverage state-of-the-art technologies and cross-departmental expertise to develop large brain models that will serve as the basis for personalized, circuit-based therapies. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:00:00 Z /news-article/international-exchange-fosters-thoracic-clinical-and-research-collaboration/ /news-article/international-exchange-fosters-thoracic-clinical-and-research-collaboration/ In late June, about a dozen members of a Brazilian oncology program, Instituto Oncoclínicas, participated in an international exchange with members of Yale Cancer Center’s multi-disciplinary thoracic cancer program including discussions, presentations, mock and actual tumor board meetings, a tour of Smilow Cancer Hospital and a dinner at Mory's. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:00:00 Z /news-article/yale-cancer-center-announces-cancer-care-equity-awards/ /news-article/yale-cancer-center-announces-cancer-care-equity-awards/ Yale Cancer Center is pleased to announce that Sanjay Aneja, MD, Ira Leeds, MD, FACS, FASCRS, and Shilpa Murthy, MD, MPH, have been selected to receive 2025 Pilot Awards for Research on Cancer Care Equity. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-07-02/medicaid-cuts-big-beautiful-bill-cancer-patients https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-07-02/medicaid-cuts-big-beautiful-bill-cancer-patients Under the bill, the Congressional Budget Office said nearly 12 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034. As potential Medicaid cuts loom, breast cancer advocate and survivor Deltra James and chief of breast surgery Dr. Rachel Greenup are now working together to save lives by promoting financial awareness. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicalstories.tv/title/nets/ https://medicalstories.tv/title/nets/ Although Anthony, an architect in New Haven, Connecticut, had been dealing with stomach issues for years, it took numerous doctors and tests until he finally learned he had Stage 4 NETs. This episode shares his story and also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Pamela Kunz, MD, Medical Oncologist, Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/novel-insights-into-chromophobe-renal-cell-carcinoma-biology-and-potential-therapeutic-strategies/ /news-article/novel-insights-into-chromophobe-renal-cell-carcinoma-biology-and-potential-therapeutic-strategies/ Cancer fighting T cells, the immune system’s primary enforcers, are scarce in the rare kidney cancer called chromophobe renal cell carcinoma and those that are present are indifferent to the tumor threat and traditional immune therapies, revealing the need for new targets and treatments. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:00:00 Z /news-article/researchers-aim-to-adapt-metastatic-breast-cancer-therapy-as-tumors-change/ /news-article/researchers-aim-to-adapt-metastatic-breast-cancer-therapy-as-tumors-change/ Yale researchers are part of a collaboration developing an “evolutionary” approach to treating metastatic breast cancer, in which therapy choices are adapted as patients’ cancer changes. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:00:00 Z /news-article/home-cooked-meals-for-cancer-patients-taught-by-smilow-dieticians/ /news-article/home-cooked-meals-for-cancer-patients-taught-by-smilow-dieticians/ Chef Max Goldstein and co-host Natalie Smith, oncology dietitian, are the popular hosts of "Chop Chat with Max Nat," the webinar series that is a spin-off of their in-person, patient-only classes held in the Teaching Kitchen at Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven. We visited with Max and Nat before their next episode, which is planned for Wed., Aug. 20 from 5:30p.m.-6:30 pm and will feature BBQ recipes as the theme. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/07/01/great-immigrants-great-americans-award-honors-yales-natarajan-and-iwasaki https://news.yale.edu/2025/07/01/great-immigrants-great-americans-award-honors-yales-natarajan-and-iwasaki Akiko Iwasaki and Priyamvada Natarajan have been named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” list for 2025. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:00:00 Z /news-article/how-immune-checkpoint-inhibitors-can-induce-diabetes/ /news-article/how-immune-checkpoint-inhibitors-can-induce-diabetes/ In a QA, ������Ƶ's Ana Luisa Perdigoto discusses how immune checkpoint inhibitors can induce diabetes, which patients may be more susceptible, and how her research seeks to prevent and treat this life-altering condition. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:28:00 Z /news-article/multiple-sclerosis-drug-reshapes-the-immune-system/ /news-article/multiple-sclerosis-drug-reshapes-the-immune-system/ The breakthrough drug ocrelizumab has an unexpected effect on T cells that could shed light on how multiple sclerosis begins. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 Z /news-article/inaugural-workshop-on-precision-diagnosis-of-trophoblastic-disease-a-resounding-success/ /news-article/inaugural-workshop-on-precision-diagnosis-of-trophoblastic-disease-a-resounding-success/ The inaugural Workshop on Precision Diagnosis of Trophoblastic Disease, hosted by the Center for Precision Medicine of Trophoblastic Disease at Yale (Y-GTD), was a success, according to Pei Hui, MD, PhD, center director. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/pei-hui-md-phd-edits-second-edition-of-gestational-trophoblastic-disease-diagnostic-and-molecular-genetic-pathology/ /news-article/pei-hui-md-phd-edits-second-edition-of-gestational-trophoblastic-disease-diagnostic-and-molecular-genetic-pathology/ The second edition of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Diagnostic and Molecular Genetic Pathology, edited by Pei Hui, MD, PhD, professor of pathology and of obstetrics, gynecology reproductive sciences at ������Ƶ, has been published by Springer. The new edition offers substantial updates to this rapidly evolving field. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/biomedical-research-saves-human-lives/ /news-article/biomedical-research-saves-human-lives/ The last half of the 20th century saw a sea change in our capacity to fight disease and improve health. The bedrock for this development was the consistent support for biomedical research, and the nation has benefited from scientific discoveries that have been translated into treatments for previously untreatable conditions. Since our inception in 1998, Women’s Health Research at Yale (WHRY) has initiated and supported such research on health conditions that directly affect communities all over the country. In particular, we have focused on advancing our understanding of women’s health and on sex differences in health and disease that inform our understanding and treatment of disorders in women and men. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:05:00 Z /news-article/legacy-tissue-donation-program-a-valuable-resource-for-yale-researchers/ /news-article/legacy-tissue-donation-program-a-valuable-resource-for-yale-researchers/ The Yale Legacy Tissue donation program has provided over 1,500 tissue samples to Yale researchers since its creation in 2022. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/ycc-publlications-2025/ /news-article/ycc-publlications-2025/ Publications regarding cancer attributed to first- and last-authors of published papers Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:00:00 Z /news-article/best-practices-for-peritoneal-surface-malignancies-a-yale-led-national-expert-consensus/ /news-article/best-practices-for-peritoneal-surface-malignancies-a-yale-led-national-expert-consensus/ Yale researchers led a nationwide effort to create new consensus guidelines or best practices for the treatment of peritoneal surface malignancies that aim to create a uniformity of care and foster greater opportunity for more clinical trials. Those trials could, in turn, result in more precise treatment pathways. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/dr-raghav-sundar-receives-multinational-association-of-supportive-care-in-cancer-innovator-award/ /news-article/dr-raghav-sundar-receives-multinational-association-of-supportive-care-in-cancer-innovator-award/ Yale Cancer Center is pleased to announce that Raghav Sundar, MD, PhD, associate professor of internal medicine (medical oncology and hematology) has been selected as a recipient of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) Innovator Award. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/early/2025/06/23/tc-2024-059094 https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/early/2025/06/23/tc-2024-059094 A new Yale study led by lead author Lisa Fucito, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, and Stephanie O'Malley, PhD, Elizabeth Mears and House Jameson Professor of Psychiatry, found that a majority of adult smokers in a clinical trial were willing to substitute oral nicotine pouches for cigarettes. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://engineering.yale.edu/news-and-events/news/ai-tool-set-transform-characterization-and-treatment-cancers https://engineering.yale.edu/news-and-events/news/ai-tool-set-transform-characterization-and-treatment-cancers Researchers have developed a new AI tool which could be integrated into cancer diagnostics to better inform treatment. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/top-video-ott/raising-awareness-about-early-cancer-detection/3593574/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/top-video-ott/raising-awareness-about-early-cancer-detection/3593574/ June is Men’s Health Month. NBC Connecticut spoke with Dr. William Oh, director of precision medicine for Yale Cancer Center, about the importance of early detection for prostate cancer and what patients should be aware of. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://x.com/YaleCancer/status/1938209377602650502 https://x.com/YaleCancer/status/1938209377602650502 Dr. Nathaniel Parker @SmilowHospSvc shares an essay on how oncology #hospitalists give patients consistency, oncologists breathing room to sustain outpatient work, + trainees immersive, high-acuity learning. @SmilowCancer @YaleMed @YNHH @JensaMorrisMD Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/health/leading-the-way-to-better-health/better-health-liver-cancer-with-dr-jaffe/3579313/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/health/leading-the-way-to-better-health/better-health-liver-cancer-with-dr-jaffe/3579313/ Ariel Jaffe, MD, gastroenterologist and hematologist, tells NBC Connecticut's Better Health how liver disease and liver cancer generally show no symptoms until very end stage. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.healthline.com/health-news/appendix-cancer-rising-young-adults https://www.healthline.com/health-news/appendix-cancer-rising-young-adults New research indicates that Gen Xers and older Millennials are three to four times more likely to develop appendix cancer compared to those born in the 1940s. Appendix cancer is rare and regular screening is not common, so it's important to talk with your doctor about any unusual abdominal symptoms. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/dr-daniel-oneil-and-dr-tracy-battaglia-receive-susan-g-komenr-grants/ /news-article/dr-daniel-oneil-and-dr-tracy-battaglia-receive-susan-g-komenr-grants/ Daniel O’Neil, MD, MPH, assistant clinical professor of medicine (medical oncology and hematology) and Tracy Battaglia, MD, MPH, professor of medicine (general medicine) have both been selected as recipients of breast cancer research grants from Susan G. Komen®. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.newsweek.com/americas-drinking-water-changing-how-babies-are-being-born-study-2087921 https://www.newsweek.com/americas-drinking-water-changing-how-babies-are-being-born-study-2087921 The findings suggest that health risks may occur below levels currently considered safe by the EPA's arsenic limit that was determined in 2001. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/climate/artificial-turf-grass-lawsuit-defamation-health-risk.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/climate/artificial-turf-grass-lawsuit-defamation-health-risk.html Four experts were sued for defamation ahead of a seminar where they planned to talk about research into the potential health risks on playgrounds and sports fields nationwide. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-you-should-know-about-sickle-cell-disease/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-you-should-know-about-sickle-cell-disease/ World Sickle Cell Day is Thursday, June 19. World Sickle Cell Day, which is Thursday. WTNH spoke with Dr. Cece Calhoun, medical director of the sickle cell program at Smilow Cancer Hospital, to explain what this blood disorder is and recent breakthroughs that provide more hope to patients. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/health/leading-the-way-to-better-health/better-health-skin-cancer-with-dr-austin/3579318/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/health/leading-the-way-to-better-health/better-health-skin-cancer-with-dr-austin/3579318/ Matthew Austin, MD, medical oncologist at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Waterford, explains to NBC Connecticut's Better Health how skin cancer is mostly found in areas that see the most sun: the scalp, face, ears, back, shoulders and arms. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/yale-announces-new-biomedical-imaging-institute/ /news-article/yale-announces-new-biomedical-imaging-institute/ The Yale Biomedical Imaging Institute will drive transformative advancements in both basic science and clinical translation. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:00:00 Z /news-article/improving-cancer-outcomes-with-better-lynch-syndrome-testing-a-cost-benefit-study/ /news-article/improving-cancer-outcomes-with-better-lynch-syndrome-testing-a-cost-benefit-study/ A cost-benefit analysis of strategies for screening colorectal patients for Lynch syndrome (LS) found that either an optimized screening system, such as in place at YNHH, or upfront germline testing for all colorectal cancer patients would be better than the testing situation found in most institutions. Data shows that less than half of all CRC patients follow all the testing steps needed to determine if they have LS. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z /news-article/spreading-comfort-blankets-donated-for-patients-at-smilow-cancer-hospital/ /news-article/spreading-comfort-blankets-donated-for-patients-at-smilow-cancer-hospital/ Representatives from Premier Subaru in Branford donated 80 plush blankets to Smilow Cancer Hospital to be gifted to patients as part of the Subaru Loves to Care program and its partnership with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/yale-doctor-visits-ukraine-to-help-in-surgeries-20369770.php https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/yale-doctor-visits-ukraine-to-help-in-surgeries-20369770.php Dr. Suresh Mohan had never been to Eastern Europe, that is, until he spent eight days in war-torn Ukraine from April to May. Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z