Latest News from: Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

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Released: 17-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Advanced 3D Mammography Detects More Breast Cancers, Fewer False Positives
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

The newer, 3D form of breast screening, known as digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), is more effective at detecting breast cancer than traditional 2D digital mammography (DM). That’s the conclusion of an analysis of 13 years’ worth of screening data conducted by Yale Cancer Center researchers.

Released: 9-Aug-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Botanical medicine reduces rectal cancer treatment side effects that can sideline surgeries
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Ancient Chinese traditional medicine significantly reduces the side effects of rectal cancer treatments that, in some patients, can be so toxic that treatment must be paused, or stopped, which diminishes its effectiveness.

Released: 31-Jul-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Treatment for Recurrent Uterine Cancer Advances to Next Research Phase
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

The latest trial of a new antibody drug that delivers potent chemotherapy directly to cancer cells for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer moves ahead to be studied further in a phase III trial.

Newswise: Yale New Haven Hospital nationally ranked in 11 specialties by U.S. News & World Report
Released: 17-Jul-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Yale New Haven Hospital nationally ranked in 11 specialties by U.S. News & World Report
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

In addition to earning the sixth spot nationally in Psychiatry, Yale New Haven Hospital ranked well in Obstetrics and Gynecology (#19), Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat) (#27), Geriatrics (#28), Diabetes and Endocrinology (#29) Pulmonology and Lung Surgery (#31), Urology (#31), Heart and Heart Surgery (#43) Cancer (#45), Neurology and Neurosurgery (#48) and Gastroenterology and GI Surgery (#50).

Newswise: Yale Scientists Develop Potential Stealth Cancer Therapy
Released: 15-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Yale Scientists Develop Potential Stealth Cancer Therapy
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Sneaking by cancer’s defenses, by disguising tumor-fighting antibodies inside the molecules cancer uses to nourish tumor growth, is the basis of a novel therapy from Yale Cancer Center researchers at the Yale School of Medicine (YSM).

Released: 20-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Chemotherapy Before Surgery Benefits Some Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Patients with pancreatic cancer who received chemotherapy both before and after surgery experienced longer survival rates than would be expected from surgery followed by chemotherapy, according to a new study from researchers at Yale Cancer Center (YCC) and Yale School of Medicine. The study, published June 20 in JAMA Oncology, included patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which accounts for 90% of pancreatic cancers.

Released: 30-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Promising New Treatment for Patients with HR+ HER-2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

New research from Yale Cancer Center reveals first-of-its-kind data from a phase I study in patients with hormone receptor positive HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. The results, which assess the safety and efficacy of a treatment known as PF-07248144, offer new hope for treating this aggressive type of breast cancer.

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Released: 29-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
A Promising New Targeted Therapy for Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer with Therapy-Resistant Mutations
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Testosterone fuels the growth of prostate cancer. The target of testosterone is the androgen receptor. Metastatic prostate cancer is treated by reducing levels of testosterone, and despite initial responses to treatment, nearly all patients become resistant to androgen deprivation therapy.

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Released: 29-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Reducing Radiation After Surgery Prolongs Survival for Some Patients With HPV-Related Throat Cancer
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Patients being treated for HPV-related oropharynx cancer might need less radiation therapy typically given post-surgery, according to a new study.

Released: 24-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
New Survival Data From a Lung Cancer Study to be Revealed by Yale Cancer Center Expert at International Conference
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

“The COAST study, which we began five years ago, involves patients who get chemotherapy and radiation therapy for lung cancer. And now we know that we can improve the outcome with a drug called durvalumab,” explained Dr. Herbst, who will present the findings at ASCO.

Released: 16-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Oncologists should re-evaluate cancer treatments near end of life
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

The study, which joins a growing body of research on end-of-life cancer treatment, published May 16 in JAMA Oncology.

Released: 13-May-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New Research and Treatment Advances From Yale Cancer Center to Be Presented at the World’s Largest Cancer Research Conference
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Nearly 50 presentations by researchers and clinicians from Yale Cancer Center (YCC) at Yale School of Medicine will be among the more than 5,000 abstracts available during the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) May 31 to June 4 in Chicago, Ill.

Released: 13-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
New Research and Treatment Advances From Yale Cancer Center to be Presented at the World’s Largest Cancer Research Conference
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Nearly 50 presentations by researchers and clinicians from Yale Cancer Center (YCC) at Yale School of Medicine will be among the more than 5,000 abstracts available during the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) May 31 to June 4 in Chicago, Ill. This year's meeting, themed “The Art and Science of Cancer Care: From Comfort to Cure” will include over 200 sessions.

Released: 7-May-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Yale Cancer Center Earns International Reaccreditation for Expertise in CAR T-cell Therapy and Stem Cell Transplantation
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Yale Cancer Center (YCC) and Smilow Cancer Hospital (SCH) have again received an internationally recognized accreditation for cellular therapy and stem cell transplantation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), giving patients life-saving cancer treatment options in Connecticut.

Released: 6-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Study Uncovers At Least One Cause of Roadblocks to Cancer Immunotherapy
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

A study led by Yale scientists, published April 25 in the journal Science Immunology, investigated the potential causes associated with T cell exclusion using a genome-wide screen of more than 1,000 human proteins.

Newswise: 109 Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital physicians recognized as ‘Top Doctors’ in Connecticut
Released: 1-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
109 Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital physicians recognized as ‘Top Doctors’ in Connecticut
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Connecticut Magazine released its “Top Doctors” issue today, listing some of the state’s best physicians, who provide exceptional care for patients. This year’s list includes 109 Yale Cancer Center (YCC) and Smilow Cancer Hospital (SCH) physicians, a 35% increase in “Top Doctors” for SCH and YCC from last year.



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