Smilow Cancer Hospital

Register today for our upcoming patient symposium: 'Understanding Gastroesophageal Cancer' with Debbie's Dream Foundation. Hear from experts on detection, treatments, clinical trials + support, with personal testimonials. 🗓️Wed., Sept. 9 🕟 4:30pm 📍Smilow Auditorium + 💻via Zoom ➡️RSVP form.jotform.com/261724504598161 @YaleCancer @YaleGICancers @StomachCancer_

Sampson worked for 5 years helping people with #cancer in Nigeria, and he is now pursuing his PhD at UConn in #cancersurvivorship. He will be riding 25 miles in @CTFRide to support its mission and in honor of the many friends and people Sampson helped back home. #CTFRide nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/can… @YaleCancer

“Everything in moderation,” says Dr. Jeremy Kortmansky @YaleGICancers in a recent interview with @GMCT on the topic of summer grilling and barbecues. As a general recommendation, he advises his patients to not consume meat more than 1x/week to minimize exposure to carcinogens and nitrites. wtnh.com/news/health/wh… @YaleCancer @YaleGICancers

In a Phase 3 #clinicaltrial, #daraxonrasib showed promising results for some people with previously treated metastatic #pancreaticcancer. @DrJeremyJacox: “ We’re starting to drug the undruggable... and that’s what is so exciting about this.” webmd.com/cancer/pancrea… @YaleCancer @YaleGICancers

A shared love of @AlabamaFTBL became a lifelong bond between a father and son. After his dad passed away in May, Corey is riding 100 miles in @CTFRide to honor his memory. nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/how… @YaleCancer #ctfride #rolltide

Welcome, Dr. Jennifer Afranie-Sakyi, assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology and hematology)! A 2026 @YaleHemOnc graduate, she joins the Classical Hematology Program and will care for patients in New Haven and Orange. ➡️medicine.yale.edu/cancer/profile… @YaleCancer @YaleHematology

How does sun-protective clothing work? Dr. Harriet Kluger explains the science behind it and how you can protect yourself from the sun this summer. wtnh.com/news/health/ya… @YaleCancer @GMCT @yalederm

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸Today we are especially grateful to the dedicated caregivers and support staff who are caring for our patients today. Your compassion and commitment ensure that exceptional care never takes a holiday. From all of us, we wish you a safe, healthy, and happy Fourth of July. @YaleCancer

Smilow oncology nurses Brianna Flanagan and Cassi Smith are dedicating their 40-mile @CTFRide rides this year to their patient, Sheri, who passed away from #leukemia. #CTFRide #TeamNP12 nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/loc… @YaleCancer @TobyBressler

Dr. Michael Girardi @yalederm explains how to stay safe in the sun this summer — and why the first new #sunscreen ingredient approved by US regulators in more than 25 years might offer a valuable option. news.yale.edu/2026/06/29/saf… @YaleCancer @YaleMed @YNHH

Scientists are investigating why some survivors of #breastcancer experienced aggressive tumor recurrence after #COVID19. Evidence is preliminary, but reinforces a familiar message for survivors: avoid severe viral infections and stay up to date on vaccines. @DrEricWiner: "I’m on the skeptical side of all things. This is one where I’d say, interesting finding, let’s look more.” latimes.com/science/story/… @YaleCancer @YaleBreast

Dr. Isaac Kim @Yale_Urology explains trends in #prostatecancer detection on @GMCT. wtnh.com/news/health/ne… @YaleCancer

After years of participating in @CTFRide as a #volunteer, Maria is taking the leap and will be riding 10 miles this year in honor of her friend, Jackie, her husband, Michael, and for herself as a #cancersurvivor. nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/loc… @YaleCancer @YNHH #CTFRide

Dr. Daniel Boffa: "We recommend that patients who are 50 or older, who smoked in the past or are still smoking, ask their primary care clinician about screening,” highlighting the lifesaving potential of #lungcancer screening. parade.com/health/test-wo… @YaleCancer @YaleThoracic @ParadeMagazine

Join us Wednesday at 6:30pm for our final Survivorship Wednesdays webinar, “Exercise After Cancer: Turning Guidelines into Real Life." Heather Studwell, MS, OTR/L, MBA, CLT-LANA, leads a discussion with @GreenHosp physical therapists, Raymond Scherer, PT, DPT, + Rainier Saliente, PT, DPT. ➡️Register: bit.ly/4wy1uoO @YaleCancer @YNHH

.@CTFRide volunteer Cathy Rivas was diagnosed with a #braintumor in 2025. After surgery she will be back again at the ride as a volunteer - but this year, her family will be riding as a team in her honor as #TeamScooterStrong. Watch:nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/loc… @YaleCancer @YNHH #CTFride

Diagnosed with #breastcancer at 39, Monique found specialized support through @SmilowCancer’s #EarlyOnsetCancer Program. Serving patients ages 18–45, it’s the first program of its kind and the only centralized resource hub for early-onset #cancer care in #Connecticut. (Photo credit: stock) ynhhs.org/articles/early… @YaleCancer @ynhhealth

Being vigilant about unusual body changes or symptoms gives doctors the information they need to determine your personal risk for #cancer. “It’s incredibly important to bring symptoms to your doctor,” says @vedangiri. wpln.org/post/healthq-e… @YaleCancer @YNHH

Dr. John Lewin @lewinjz discusses the importance of #mammograms, how they’ve evolved over the years, and how #AI might change how they’re done in the future. news.yale.edu/2026/06/11/how… @YaleCancer @YaleRadiology @YaleBreast

Despite its prevalence, abnormal bleeding is a common symptom of #gynecologicalcancer and it is frequently overlooked or attributed to other factors, potentially leading to a missed diagnosis of a more serious problem. “Abnormal bleeding is a tangible, clear symptom that should not be ignored,” said Dr. Elena Ratner. healthywomen.org/your-care/abno… @YaleCancer @YaleObGynRes @HealthyWomen