https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=109631 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale Cancer Center en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:08:10 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-eight-from-ysm/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-eight-from-ysm/ Eight Yale School of Medicine faculty members are among the leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine newly elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/hormone-behind-obesity-induced-pancreatic-cancer/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/hormone-behind-obesity-induced-pancreatic-cancer/ Yale scientists identified a hormone that initiates the development and progression of pancreatic cancer in obesity. And it’s not insulin. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/how-3d-and-mixed-reality-can-transform-bone-cancer-surgery/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/how-3d-and-mixed-reality-can-transform-bone-cancer-surgery/ In the world of musculoskeletal oncology, a specialized orthopedic surgeon acts as both an architect and a demolition expert. When a patient is diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer, the mission is to remove the tumor entirely. Leaving behind even a microscopic cluster of malignant cells can be the difference between remission and cancer recurrence. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/how-clinical-trials-can-lead-to-aya-brain-tumor-treatments/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/how-clinical-trials-can-lead-to-aya-brain-tumor-treatments/ Yale researchers were able to quickly initiate a clinical trial for treating adolescent brain tumors after discovering gene mutations that could be targeted with existing drugs. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/ctbuzz/ctbuzz-yale-new-haven-health-check/sponsored-content-yale-new-haven-health-check-daniel-lavy-md-colorectal-surgeon-smilow-cancer-hospital-discusses-colorectal-cancer-awareness/ https://www.wtnh.com/ctbuzz/ctbuzz-yale-new-haven-health-check/sponsored-content-yale-new-haven-health-check-daniel-lavy-md-colorectal-surgeon-smilow-cancer-hospital-discusses-colorectal-cancer-awareness/ On today’s edition of “Yale New Haven Health Check,” Host Natasha Lubczenko spoke with Daniel Lavy, MD, Colorectal Surgeon, from Smilow Cancer Hospital about a concerning rise in colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger adults. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/kevin-billingsley-the-making-of-the-modern-surgeon https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/kevin-billingsley-the-making-of-the-modern-surgeon Howie and Harlan are joined by Yale School of Medicine surgical oncologist Kevin Billingsley, who discusses how robotics and advanced imaging are reshaping what it means to be a surgeon and offers guidance for those facing a cancer diagnosis. Harlan reports on a company testing AI-based prescription renewals and raises concerns about safety and oversight; Howie reflects on new survey data showing declining public trust in health institutions. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/10/mythbusting-perimenopause-madame-ovary https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/10/mythbusting-perimenopause-madame-ovary In a QA, gynecologist Mary Jane Minkin discusses common misconceptions about perimenopause—and shares some tips for navigating it. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/liane-philpotts-md-facr-selected-for-american-roentgen-ray-societys-lifetime-achievement-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/liane-philpotts-md-facr-selected-for-american-roentgen-ray-societys-lifetime-achievement-award/ Liane Philpotts, MD, FACR, Professor of Radiology Biomedical Imaging, has been chosen for the American Roentgen Ray Society AJR Silver Reviewer Lifetime Achievement Award for completing over 50 high-quality reviews with an average reviewer score of equal to or greater than 3.5. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/prostate-cancer-deaths-to-decrease-yale-researchers-predict/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/prostate-cancer-deaths-to-decrease-yale-researchers-predict/ Advancements in cancer screening and therapies will help reduce prostate cancer-related mortality, Yale School of Medicine experts say. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/farmington-man-with-dangerous-brain-tumor-grateful-for-second-opinion/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/farmington-man-with-dangerous-brain-tumor-grateful-for-second-opinion/ Dr. Jennifer Moliterno and Dr. Ranjit Bindra discuss their work to advance care for patients living with glioblastomas. on News 8 WTNH. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-cancer-center-experts-present-advances-in-cancer-research-at-major-surgical-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-cancer-center-experts-present-advances-in-cancer-research-at-major-surgical-meeting/ Researchers from Yale Cancer Center participated in the 2026 Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting, held in Phoenix from March 5 to March 7, where they presented the latest surgical advancements from Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA6eCX5_gEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA6eCX5_gEE Veda Giri, MD, recently joined the Connecticut East This Week podcast to discuss the rise of colorectal cancer in adults under 50 and why this trend is becoming an increasing concern for younger people. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/local/kidney-cancer-awareness-month-shines-spotlight-on-one-of-the-most-common-cancers-in-the-country/3710945/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/local/kidney-cancer-awareness-month-shines-spotlight-on-one-of-the-most-common-cancers-in-the-country/3710945/ March is kidney cancer awareness month. Dr. Michael Hurwitz with Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital spoke with NBC Connecticut, answering commonly asked questions about kidney cancer. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-genetics-researcher-smita-krishnaswamy-joins-dollar25m-global-initiative-to-rewire-cancer-cells/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-genetics-researcher-smita-krishnaswamy-joins-dollar25m-global-initiative-to-rewire-cancer-cells/ Smita Krishnaswamy, PhD, Associate Professor of Genetics and Computer Science at the Yale School of Medicine, is part of a multidisciplinary international research team awarded up to $25 million by Cancer Grand Challenges. The team, known as REWIRE-CAN, was selected from over 220 global applicants to tackle one of the most daunting hurdles in oncology: the "rewiring" of cancer cells to reverse treatment resistance. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-06/racial-disparities-persist-in-lung-cancer-treatment-study-finds https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-06/racial-disparities-persist-in-lung-cancer-treatment-study-finds Black lung cancer patients are less likely to receive surgery or radiation therapy aimed at curing their cancer compared to white patients, a new Yale-led study says. “The past 30 years have seen tremendous progress in our fundamental understanding of lung cancer and the development of new treatment strategies,” senior researcher Dr. Cary Gross, a professor at Yale School of Medicine, said in a news release. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-concerning-microplastics-prostate-cancer-study-link-2026a10006t1 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-concerning-microplastics-prostate-cancer-study-link-2026a10006t1 New research presented at the ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium 2026 has raised fresh questions about the potential link between microplastics and cancer — in this case, prostate cancer. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/metavivor-award-to-support-kahns-research-on-brain-metastases/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/metavivor-award-to-support-kahns-research-on-brain-metastases/ Adriana Kahn, MD, assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology), received an Early Career Investigator Award from METAvivor, a nonprofit group exclusively devoted to metastatic cancer research. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/explorer-who-went-small/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/explorer-who-went-small/ Ronald Breaker, PhD, has spent his career studying strange RNAs and encouraging others to pursue the unusual. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/gaps-in-lung-cancer-treatment-persist-yale-study-finds/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/gaps-in-lung-cancer-treatment-persist-yale-study-finds/ In recent decades, lung cancer treatment has been transformed—new surgeries, new radiation techniques, and dramatically improved outcomes. But according to new research from Yale, one thing has barely changed: who receives curative care. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:12:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/march-is-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/march-is-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/ March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Marie Robert, Yale Medicine pathologist and professor at Yale School of Medicine, joined Good Morning Connecticut. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/future-looks-promising-for-cancer-detecting-blood-tests/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/future-looks-promising-for-cancer-detecting-blood-tests/ Dr. Eric Winer, the director of the Yale Cancer Center, explained that one way blood cancer tests, or so-called liquid biopsies, are used is to monitor cancer patients. “Somebody has had treatment for cancer, and we’re trying to predict their risk of having a recurrence of cancer,” Winer said. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.healthcentral.com/news/breast-cancer/new-tool-for-chemo-resistant-cancers-cholesterol-drug https://www.healthcentral.com/news/breast-cancer/new-tool-for-chemo-resistant-cancers-cholesterol-drug Research reveals how a standard medication for lowering cholesterol could play a part in treatment for triple-negative breast cancer. “Based on the mechanism of pitavastatin, the effect on TNBC has biological plausibility,” Dr. Lustberg says. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/long-living-wild-mouse-may-hold-secret-to-healthy-aging/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/long-living-wild-mouse-may-hold-secret-to-healthy-aging/ A desert-living wild mouse lives longer and ages more gracefully than other mice. How it does could give clues for boosting human longevity. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/25/cracking-holy-grail-challenge-cancer-cell-therapy https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/25/cracking-holy-grail-challenge-cancer-cell-therapy Yale scientists have engineered natural killer cells that eliminate solid tumors in mouse models. The study may lead to a simpler, “off the shelf” immunotherapy for hard-to-treat cancers. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/using-machine-learning-to-develop-personalized-vaccines-for-cancer/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/using-machine-learning-to-develop-personalized-vaccines-for-cancer/ A new tool combines multiple types of data to better support the development of vaccines that target patient-specific pathology. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/the-birth-of-chemotherapy-at-yale-from-wartime-secrecy-to-modern-cancer-care/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/the-birth-of-chemotherapy-at-yale-from-wartime-secrecy-to-modern-cancer-care/ In 1942, Yale scientists treated the first patient with intravenous chemotherapy using nitrogen mustard. The breakthrough—once classified during World War II—helped establish modern cancer treatment. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/genetic-testing-in-hospitals-and-clinics-how-yale-advanced-whole-exome-sequencing/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/genetic-testing-in-hospitals-and-clinics-how-yale-advanced-whole-exome-sequencing/ In 2009, Yale researchers showed whole exome sequencing could deliver rapid genetic diagnoses, accelerating rare disease care and precision medicine. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/surgery-receives-gift-breast-cancer-research-reconstruction/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/surgery-receives-gift-breast-cancer-research-reconstruction/ The gift will fund vital initiatives at YSM, focusing on advancing clinical care, research, and education in breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://www.bloodcancerstoday.com/post/novel-momelotinib-combinations-in-myelofibrosis https://www.bloodcancerstoday.com/post/novel-momelotinib-combinations-in-myelofibrosis An expert roundtable moderated by Nikolai Podoltsev, MD, PhD, of Yale Cancer Center explores momelotinib combined with nuvisertib or luspatercept for the treatment of myelofibrosis. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/ai-powered-cancer-tools-new-digital-pathology-valar-labs/ https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/ai-powered-cancer-tools-new-digital-pathology-valar-labs/ “Some AI researchers feel like the finish line is just getting a good model that works. Clinicians will feel uncomfortable making a recommendation unless there’s some sort of reason why the algorithm is identifying a certain thing,” said Sanjay Aneja, a radiation oncologist and director of clinical informatics at Yale Cancer Center. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://connecticut.news12.com/yale-school-of-medicine-uncovers-breakthrough-in-cancer-research https://connecticut.news12.com/yale-school-of-medicine-uncovers-breakthrough-in-cancer-research The study found that working muscles effectively outcompete tumors for the glucose supply, causing tumors to receive less of the fuel they need to grow. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/new-professors-department-of-internal-medicine-jan-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/new-professors-department-of-internal-medicine-jan-2026/ Meet some of the new professors in the Yale Department of Internal Medicine: Laura J. Morrison, MD; Onyema Ogbuagu, MBBCh; and Jaideep S. Talwalkar, MD Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/pathology-slides-teach-residents-fellows/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/pathology-slides-teach-residents-fellows/ The vast slide collection that Peter Humphrey, MD, PhD, professor emeritus of pathology, amassed over his 40-year career as a genitourinary pathologist is being converted to digital form and will be used to teach pathology residents and fellows for generations. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-ranks-4th-for-nih-funding/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-ranks-4th-for-nih-funding/ Yale School of Medicine ranked 4th among its peers for total National Institutes of Health research funding in 2025. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-cancer-center-experts-to-present-advances-in-cancer-research-at-major-surgical-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-cancer-center-experts-to-present-advances-in-cancer-research-at-major-surgical-meeting/ Yale Cancer Center (YCC) surgeons and scientists will present new findings at the Society of Surgical Oncology’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz., from March 5 to 7. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/local/exercising-to-curb-cancerous-tumor-growth/3703730/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/local/exercising-to-curb-cancerous-tumor-growth/3703730/ Dr. Rachel Perry with the Yale School of Medicine explains the new study that looked into how exercising reduces cancer risks and improves response to treatment. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/hematologist-dr-cheryl-mensah-joins-smilow-cancer-hospital-at-greenwich/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/hematologist-dr-cheryl-mensah-joins-smilow-cancer-hospital-at-greenwich/ Cheryl Mensah, MD, is an assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology hematology) and cares for patients with a broad range of anemias and classical hematologic conditions at Smilow Cancer Hospital in Greenwich. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/dr-xiao-wang-joins-center-for-gastrointestinal-cancers-at-smilow-cancer-hospital-and-yale-cancer-center/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/dr-xiao-wang-joins-center-for-gastrointestinal-cancers-at-smilow-cancer-hospital-and-yale-cancer-center/ Dr. Xiao Wang is a Yale medical oncologist that cares for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies as part of the Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers at Smilow Cancer Hospital in North Haven. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/12/using-ai-chatbot-health-advice-keep-these-tips-mind https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/12/using-ai-chatbot-health-advice-keep-these-tips-mind Chatbots like ChatGPT are launching services to give consumers health advice. In a QA, clinician-educator Shaili Gupta explains the benefits and risks of relying on them. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/pediatrics-departments-flame-award-presented-to-puthenpura/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/pediatrics-departments-flame-award-presented-to-puthenpura/ Vidya Puthenpura, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics (hematology/oncology), received the Department of Pediatrics’ FLAME Award, which recognizes faculty members who enhance the learning environment and go above and beyond for mentorship and education. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/hodgkins-lymphoma-persistent-itch-cancer-symptoms-women-3aa14607? https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/hodgkins-lymphoma-persistent-itch-cancer-symptoms-women-3aa14607? Two years, 11 doctors and one diagnosis later, I’ve learned a lot about how medicine can miss women’s symptoms. Wall Street Journal reporter Jessica Toonkel shares her story and interviews experts along the way, including Hematologist Kelsey Martin, MD. Dr. Martin is a Women's Health Research at Yale Collaborative Member. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.healthcentral.com/condition/breast-cancer/scanxiety-and-breast-cancer https://www.healthcentral.com/condition/breast-cancer/scanxiety-and-breast-cancer For some people, it’s [scanxiety) a sense of worry or dread about the scan itself and the discomfort it may bring, says Gabriel Cartagena, PhD., a psycho-oncologist and director of the Yale Psycho-Oncology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, CT. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/mens-health/medical-conditions-that-look-like-prostate-cancer-but-arent/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/mens-health/medical-conditions-that-look-like-prostate-cancer-but-arent/ “Medical procedures can cause temporary urinary irritation or mild bleeding, which can resemble symptoms people associate with cancer, but they improve without long-term issues,” says Michael S. Leapman, MD, clinical program leader of the prostate and urologic cancers program at Yale Cancer Center and an associate professor of urology at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, who recommends seeking medical evaluation if these symptoms persist after a few weeks. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/tumors-protect-themselves-from-immune-attack-by-talking-to-brain/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/tumors-protect-themselves-from-immune-attack-by-talking-to-brain/ Researchers found that tumor-brain communication activated signaling that blocked immune activity against the cancer. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://connecticut.news12.com/yale-medical-oncologist-says-colorectal-cancer-can-be-detected-with-different-types-of-screenings https://connecticut.news12.com/yale-medical-oncologist-says-colorectal-cancer-can-be-detected-with-different-types-of-screenings "Colorectal cancer can affect patients in many different ways. So, sometimes it's completely asymptomatic, and it's identified on a colonoscopy," said medical oncologist Dr. Michael Cecchini, the co-director for the colorectal program for the Center of Gastrointestinal Cancers at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-cancer-answers-cited-as-a-top-connecticut-medical-podcast/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-cancer-answers-cited-as-a-top-connecticut-medical-podcast/ “Yale Cancer Answers” has been named as one of the 15 best Connecticut Medical Podcasts by FeedSpot Podcasts. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/glp-1-drugs-are-increasing-thyroid-nodule-detection/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/glp-1-drugs-are-increasing-thyroid-nodule-detection/ Dr. Adriana Ramirez, Yale Medicine endocrine surgeon and assistant professor of surgery at Yale School of Medicine, joined Good Morning Connecticut to discuss how GLP-1 weight loss drugs are increasing thyroid nodule detection, how to know if you have one, and when it might need to be removed. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-study-identifies-a-new-class-of-drug-targets-for-aggressive-leukemia/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-study-identifies-a-new-class-of-drug-targets-for-aggressive-leukemia/ Hyperactive signaling pathways of some aggressive blood cancer cells can be tamped down by a previously unrecognized protein complex, ensuring the cancer’s survival. If one component of the complex is deleted or removed, the cancer cells are sent into overdrive and die, finds a Yale-led study published Feb.10 in Science Signaling. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-cancer-centers-crtec-hosts-cancer-research-discovery-program/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/yale-cancer-centers-crtec-hosts-cancer-research-discovery-program/ On February 6, 2026, YCC CRTEC welcomed students from Hill Regional Career High School to our Cancer Research Discovery Program (CRDP), a day designed to introduce them to careers in cancer research and medicine. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/tiny-device-illuminates-big-impact-force-has-on-the-body/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-article/tiny-device-illuminates-big-impact-force-has-on-the-body/ Researchers invented a nanodevice that can tug on individual proteins, enabling a deeper understanding of how force affects our bodies. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 Z