Yale Cancer Answers
Yale Cancer Answers is a weekly radio program produced by Connecticut Public Radio that features conversations with experts from Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. The show covers the latest cancer breakthroughs, treatments, and patient experiences. As of July 2024, the host is Dr. Eric P. Winer, a nationally recognized breast cancer expert and director of Yale Cancer Center.
Episodes
A Patient’s Story: Theresa’s Experience with Bladder Cancer Immunotherapy
Cancer finally led Theresa Magistro to Yale Cancer Center where she took part in a study--now she celebrates 10 years of being cancer-free. Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Experts and a patient’s perspective on the latest advancements in treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Dr. Eric Winer, Dr. Amer Zeidan and Dr. Zeidan’s patient Tom Mix discuss the latest treatments and outcomes with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
An in-depth look at the latest developments in clinical trials at Yale Cancer Center
Dr. Eric Winer and Dr. Ian Krop talk about the latest advancements in clinical cancer trials. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Fatty Diet and Pancreatic Cancer Developments
Dr. Eric Winer and Dr. Mandar Muzumdar discuss the rise in cases of pancreatic cancer and the study of how the consumption of different types of fats could have an impact on that trend. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call: 203-785-4095
Advances in surgical treatment in head and neck cancers.
Dr. Eric Winer and Dr. Ben Judson talk about the latest surgical advances in treating head and neck cancers. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call: 203-785-4095
Major Developments in treating pancreatic cancer
Dr. Eric Winer and Dr. Pamela Kunz talk about recent discoveries in treating pancreatic cancer which has been resistant to much detection and treatment. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Pediatric brain tumors and treatments
Dr. Eric Winer and Dr. Asher Marks talk about pediatric brain tumors that are diagnosed in roughly 250 young patients in Connecticut each year. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Breast Cancer in Latina Women
Dr. Eric Winer and Dr. Monica Valero talk about many topics including how Latina women are often diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age and in many cases at a more advanced stages. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Latest Developments from Major Cancer Conference ASCO
Dr. Eric Winer a past President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology speaks with current ASCO President Dr. Elizabeth Mittendorf about the developments revealed at this annual worldwide conference. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Understanding Modern Day Breast Cancer
Yale Cancer Center Director Dr. Eric Winer interviews Dr. Mehra Golshan about how the landscape of breast cancer has improved. From radical mastectomies and potent treatments to less invasive solutions. They also talk about the improvement of imaging in breast cancer diagnosing. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Leukemia Awareness, Part II: Advances in Treatment
Yale Cancer Center Director Dr. Eric Winer speaks with Dr. Max Stahl about how much is now known on the biology of leukemia in some patients, rare disease sub-types and targeting with specific therapies. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Discussing the latest and the future of surgical oncology
Yale Cancer Center Director Dr. Eric Winer speaks with Dr. Kiran Turaga, Division Chief of Surgical Oncology about the evolution of surgical oncology. The many topics covered include minimally invasive surgical advancements, and the potential for artifical intelligence and targeting gene mutations before a person gets cancer. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email
Leukemia Awareness: What Providers and Patients Should Know
Leukemia expert Dr. Maximilian Stahl speaks with Dr. Eric Winer about all things leukemia including genetic disposition, environmental factors and what new research is revealing. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Paring with Patients
Description: Breast cancer patient Alexandra and her longtime partner Chris talk with Dr. Winer about how cancer has impacted how they navigate their busy lives as parents of two children. May 3, 2026 Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Flip The Script: Dr. Eric Winer on becoming an oncologist
Yale Cancer Center Director Dr. Eric Winer is interviewed by Dr. Melinda Irwin about becoming on oncologist and the latest advances and challenges in treating cancer. April 26, 2026 Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients
Dr. Maryam Lustberg talks with host Dr. Eric Winer about treating many types of breast cancers. Some treatments for hormonally driven cancers can induce early menopause. Helping women navigate symptoms including a lack of sleep and brain fog is part of their breast cancer treatment. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Testicular Cancer Awareness and Treatments
Doctors at Yale Cancer Center are able to spread awareness, diagnose and treat mostly younger men with testicular cancer. Dr. Michael Hurwitz discusses how highly treatable this cancer can be and how surgery is now being used in addition to other methods. Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
New Hope for Glioblastoma Treatment and Research
Discoveries being made by Yale Cancer Center experts could unlock treatments in other types of cancers in the future. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Colorectal Cancer Surgery & Patient Survival
The latest trends on colorectal cancer surgery and survival with guest Anne Mongiu MD PhD, FACS, FASCRS Yale Cancer Center visit: www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
How Exercise Helps Slow Tumor Growth
How Exercise Helps Slow Tumor GrowthMarch 22, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Supporting Patient and Provider Well-Being
Supporting Patient and Provider Well-Being March 15, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
When Should Thyroid Nodules Be Removed?
When Should Thyroid Nodules Be Removed? March 1, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Cancer Prevention: Reducing Your Risk
Cancer Prevention: Reducing Your Risk February 22, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
What to Know About Natural Cancer 'Cures'
What to Know About Natural Cancer 'Cures' February 15, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Cardio-Oncology: Keeping the Heart Healthy During Cancer Treatment
Cardio-Oncology: Keeping the Heart Healthy During Cancer Treatment February 8, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Precision Medicine
Precision Medicine with guest William Oh January 25, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Impact of Insurance Subsidies on Cancer Care
Inside Oncology Nursing with guest Tracy Battaglia Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Inside Oncology Nursing
Inside Oncology Nursing with guest Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
How Exercise Really Boosts Cancer Treatment Recovery
How Exercise Really Boosts Cancer Treatment Recovery with guest Scott Capozza January 4, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Unsung Heroes in Cancer Care: Hospitalists
Unsung Heroes in Cancer Care: Hospitalists with guest Dr. Jensa Morris December 28, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
The Global Fight Against Cancer: Where Do We Stand?
The Global Fight Against Cancer: Where Do We Stand? with guest Dr. Dan O’Neil December 21, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Evolution of Cancer Surgery: How Far Have We Come?
Evolution of Cancer Surgery: How Far Have We Come? with guest Dr. Kevin Billingsley November 30, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
2025: A Year in Review for Cancer Research Breakthroughs
2025: A Year in Review for Cancer Research Breakthroughs with guest Dr. Patricia LoRusso December 14, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month with guest Dr. Jill Lacy November 23, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Neuroendocrine Tumors Explained: Symptoms, Treatments, and Breakthroughs
Neuroendocrine Tumors Explained: Symptoms, Treatments, and Breakthroughs with guest Dr. Pamela Kunz November 17, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month with guest Dr. Sarah Goldberg November 9, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Sisters’ Journey: Supporting Breast Cancer Survivors & Advocacy
Sisters’ Journey: Supporting Breast Cancer Survivors & Advocacy with guest Eileen Williams-Esdaile November 2, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
How mRNA Vaccine Science Can Help Fight Cancer
How mRNA Vaccine Science Can Help Fight Cancer with guest Dr. Daniel DiMaio October 26, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month with guest Dr. Maryam Lustberg October 19, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Managing Mental Health & Social Challenges After Cancer Treatment
Managing Mental Health & Social Challenges After Cancer Treatment with guest Dr. Nancy Borstelmann October 12, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Financial Toxicities in Breast Cancer: How Costs Impact Treatment Decisions
Financial Toxicities in Breast Cancer: How Costs Impact Treatment Decisions with guest Dr. Rachel Greenup October 5, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Leukemia Awareness Month
Leukemia Awareness Month with guest Dr. Nikolai Podoltsev September 28, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Treatment Advances in Gastroesophageal Cancers
Treatment Advances in Gastroesophageal Cancers with guest Dr. Raghav Sundar September 21, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
The Future of Cancer Care: The Next Generation of Oncologists
The Future of Cancer Care: The Next Generation of Oncologists with guests Drs. Etienne Leveille and Nicole Casansanta September 14, 2025.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with guest Dr. Daniel Petrylak September 7, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Bindra Lab Breakthroughs
Brain Cancer: Bindra Lab Breakthroughs with guest Dr. Ranjit Bindra August 31, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Cancer Prevention & Risk Factors
Cancer Prevention & Risk Factors with guest Dr. Melinda Irwin August 24, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Liquid Biopsies: A Breakthrough Technology in Cancer Research & Clinical Practice
Liquid Biopsies: A Breakthrough Technology in Cancer Research & Clinical Practice with guest Dr. Heather Parsons August 17, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Pathology Cancer Research Breakthroughs
Pathology Cancer Research Breakthroughs with guest Dr. David Rimm August 10, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Appendix Cancer Awareness Month: Rising Young Adult Cases & Treatment Innovations
Appendix Cancer Awareness Month: Rising Young Adult Cases & Treatment Innovations with guest Dr. Kiran Turaga August 3, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Role of Nutrition in Cancer Care and Recovery
Role of Nutrition in Cancer Care and Recovery with guests Leah Ferrucci and Maura Harrigan July 27, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Neuro-Oncology: Breakthroughs & Treatment Strategy
Neuro-Oncology: Breakthroughs & Treatment Strategy with guest Dr. Sylvia Kurz July 20, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Cancer Myths & Navigating Information Online
Cancer Myths & Navigating Information Online with guest Dr. Pamela Kunz July 13, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Onco-Dermatology: Managing Skin Conditions from Cancer Treatment
Onco-Dermatology: Managing Skin Conditions from Cancer Treatment with guest Dr. Jonathan Leventhal July 6, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Adult Cancer Survivorship with Bob Havens
National Cancer Survivorship Month. Adult Cancer Survivorship with guest Bob Havens June 29, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Men’s Health Month & Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis
Men’s Health Month & Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis with guest Dr. William Oh June 22, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
How AI is Revolutionizing Cancer Care
How AI is Revolutionizing Cancer Care with guest Dr. Sanjay Aneja June 15, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
2025 ASCO Annual Meeting Highlights
2025 ASCO Annual Meeting Highlights with guest Dr. Ian Krop June 8, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
National Cancer Survivor Month: Cam Wilson
Skin Cancer Awareness Month with guests Cam Wilson, Brendan Wilson, and Jessica Wilson June 1, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Skin Cancer Awareness Month with guest Dr. Kelly Olino May 25, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Advancing Urologic Cancer Treatment with Cutting-Edge Technology
Advancing Urologic Cancer Treatment with Cutting-Edge Technology with guest Dr. Preston Sprenkle May 18, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Innovative Techniques for Preventing and Treating Lymphedema
Innovative Techniques for Preventing and Treating Lymphedema with guest Dr. Siba Haykal May 11, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Innovations in Melanoma Treatment: The Role of TIL Therapy
Innovations in Melanoma Treatment: The Role of TIL Therapy with guest Dr. Harriet Kluger May 4, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Novel Treatments for Blood Cancers
Novel Treatments for Blood Cancers with guest Dr. Amer Zeidan April 27, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Breaking Barriers in the Future of Brain Tumor Treatment
Breaking Barriers in the Future of Brain Tumor Treatment with guest Dr. James Hansen April 21, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp with guest Hilary Axtmayer April 13, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Building Relationships through Outpatient Palliative Care
Building Relationships through Outpatient Palliative Care with guest Dr. Dmitry Kozhevnikov April 6, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Breakthroughs in the Surgical Care of Thoracic Cancers and how Early Detection is Saving Lives
Breakthroughs in the Surgical Care of Thoracic Cancers and how Early Detection is Saving Lives with guest Dr. Dan Boffa March 30, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu
Breast Cancer in Young Women: Optimizing Knowledge and Care to Improve Outcomes
Breast Cancer in Young Women: Optimizing Knowledge and Care to Improve Outcomes with guest Dr. Ann Partridge March 23, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.orgemail: canceranswers@yale.educall: 203-785-4095
50 Years of Cancer Progress: Medical Oncology
50 Years of Cancer Progress: Medical Oncology with guest Dr. Roy Herbst March 16, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Advanced Reconstructive Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
Advanced Reconstructive Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer with guest Dr. Saral Mehra March 9, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Robotic Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer: Transforming Patient Care
Robotic Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer: Transforming Patient Care with guest Dr. Elena Ratner March 2, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Improving Long-term Outcomes for Patients with Breast Cancer
Improving Long-term Outcomes for Patients with Breast Cancer with guest Dr. Maryam Lustberg February 23, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
50 Years of Cancer Progress: Radiation Oncology
50 Years of Cancer Progress: Radiation Oncology with guest Dr. Peter Glazer February 9, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
50 Years of Cancer Progress - Survivorship
50 Years of Cancer Progress - Survivorship with guest Dr. Tara Sanft February 2, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.orgemail: canceranswers@yale.educall: 203-785-4095
Healing and Hope in Pediatric Cancer Care
Healing and Hope in Pediatric Cancer Care with guest Dr. Prasanna Ananth January 26, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Advancing Breast Cancer Care for Hispanic Women
Advancing Breast Cancer Care for Hispanic Women with guest Dr. Monica Valero, January 19, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Increasing Access to Clinical Trials
Increasing Access to Clinical Trials with guests Dr. Ian Krop and Alyssa Gateman, January 12, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Cancer Risks and The Role of Patient Decision Making
Cancer Risks and The Role of Patient Decision Making with guest Dr. Sarah Schellhorn January 5, 2025 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Patient Perspective: Living with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Patient Perspective: Living with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome with guest Amanda Antonelli December 29, 2024 Yale Cancer Center visit: http://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
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