Smilow Cancer Hospital

04/12/2026

April is , and joining Yale Cancer Answers tonight is Dr. Michael Hurwitz, medical oncologist to talk about testicular cancer symptoms and treatment options.

Listen live tonight at 7:30pm on Connecticut Public, download on Apple Podcasts, or listen later on YouTube!

04/11/2026

Join Discovery To Cure for the annual Beverly Levy Walk & Block Party, Sunday, May 3, from 10am - 2pm at the Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road in Orange.

Come along as we walk and raise funds for outreach, education, patient programming, and support of groundbreaking research in gynecologic cancers at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital!

The day will include:
-DJ
-Live Music
-Guest Speakers
-Shopping
-Children's Area
-Walk
-Food Trucks

Register: https://4agc.com/landing/walk

04/10/2026

“Dr. Gaddy is a first rate professional. She explained everything in a way that was both informative and personable. Dr. Gaddy is a true credit to her profession! I always leave her office with a feeling of confidence that I am under a true professional's care. She makes me feel comforted and that she genuinely cares about my wellbeing! First rate caregiver!”

Jacquelyne Gaddy, MD, MSc, MSCR, is a medical oncologist specializing in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Gaddy sees patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital at North Haven, and you can learn more about her by viewing her physician profile: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/profile/jacquelyne-gaddy/.

04/10/2026

"There are a number of new and exciting technologies out there and as they come to market and to clinical trials, I think they're going to help our patients [with prostate cancer] live longer," Isaac Kim, MD, PhD, MBA, chief of Urology, tells NBC Connecticut.

Dr. Isaac Kim from Yale University’s School of Medicine explains how death rates from this type of cancer will be on the decline by 2050.

04/10/2026

Reminder: Join us tomorrow at 9:00am for our in-person conference, "Advancing Care in Kidney Cancer: From Diagnosis to Survivorship."

Hear from our experts and patient advocates as they share insights on the latest treatments and care for kidney cancer, as well as practical guidance for patients, families, and caregivers. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during interactive Q&As and discussion.

📍 The Greenberg Conference Center, 391 Prospect St., New Haven
⏰9:00am – 2:00pm
➡ Agenda: https://bit.ly/4t1t5fZ
➡ RSVP: https://bit.ly/3OkdSqO

04/09/2026

"There was a warm and caring vibe from when we first arrived at the valet through whole experience. Also, decor and artwork were warm and human. I saw originals. Things made by hand on the walls. Not cold and corporate. My husband was able to go to the Healing Garden while I'm getting an infusion and forget about cancer for a moment. It was a warmer experience than other big hospitals we have been to."

Our Quality and Patient Safety team reads every comment submitted by our patients and uses them to improve and meet the needs of those in our care. We appreciate everyone that takes a few extra minutes to leave feedback.

04/09/2026

As comes to a close, we’d like to recognize the important role cancer registrars play in capturing the data that provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.

Cancer registrars play a vital role in the fight against cancer, and their work helps to continuously improve the quality of care provided to patients throughout Smilow Cancer Hospital. Thank you to our entire Tumor Registry team!

04/08/2026

Thank you to Annabelle Gurwitch, for a lovely and candid conversation and Q&A with our audience, hosted by Dr. Daniel Boffa, where she shared personal stories, anecdotes, and her perspective of a diagnosis of lung cancer from her new book, "The End of My Life is Killing Me: A Slacker’s Guide to the Unexpected Joys of a Cancer Slacker."

Read more and watch the discussion with Annabelle:

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Center for Thoracic Cancers hosted a special event for patients and caregivers, with Annabelle Gurwitch.

04/07/2026

For more than 18 years, Laurence Bromell has worked at Yale New Haven Hospital, with the last 10 as a surgical technologist in neurosurgery, supporting complex neurosurgical care. Laurence’s professionalism, expertise, and commitment to excellence make him a cornerstone of the neuro team and a truly deserving .

Known for his exceptional technical skill, attention to detail, and calm leadership in the OR, Laurence plays a critical role in the success of some of the most challenging brain tumor surgeries. He is also a respected educator who has trained numerous scrub technicians in brain tumor microsurgery, strengthening the neuro service line through mentorship and collaboration.

“Laurence is an exceptionally talented and experienced scrub technician who we are incredibly lucky to have on our neuro team,” said Jennifer Moliterno, MD, chief of neurosurgical oncology. "I have had the pleasure of primarily scrubbing with him on the majority of my brain tumor surgeries for the last 10+ years and credit him with a lot of my own success in the OR. His enormous talent, expertise, and support allow me to routinely tackle some of the most complex and challenging brain tumors successfully. Laurence is a strong leader and we are truly fortunate to work with him.”

Congratulations, Laurence!

04/06/2026

Early onset cancers are on the rise - do you know when to start screening?

Learn this and more in our webinar, “Screening for Early Onset Cancers: What You Need to Know,” featuring expert insights on how family history, genetics, and risk factors can guide earlier and more personalized screening.

🗓 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:00pm

Hear from our experts:
• Veda Giri, MD, Moderator
• Amy Wiegand, MS, CGC, genetic counselor
• Ellie Proussaloglou, MD, breast surgeon
• Thejal Srikumar, MD, MPH, GI medical oncologist

✅ Register : https://bit.ly/4129HDd

04/05/2026

Tonight at 7:30pm, tune in as Drs. Ranjit Bindra and Seth Herzon discuss brain tumors and glioblastoma, and share exciting progress in research on Yale Cancer Answers.

Listen live on Connecticut Public, download through Apple Podcasts, or listen later on YouTube.

04/04/2026

In 2019, Gena Foster, MD, assistant professor of medicine and hematology, connected with a local graduate student through a mentorship website. Shay Taylor-Allen was pursuing her master’s degree at Quinnipiac University with dreams of medical school, but after being rejected from more than 20 programs, she needed guidance to move forward. Dr. Foster helped her rework her application.

At the time, Shay was balancing graduate school with night shifts in environmental services at Yale New Haven Hospital, while also supporting her mother after a house fire.

“I remember talking to her and just being super impressed,” Dr. Foster shared. “She’s so hardworking, she’s so smart, she’s so humble.”

Shay went on to be accepted to Howard University College of Medicine and recently matched at Yale New Haven Hospital. She will soon return to her hometown of New Haven to begin her residency.

Dr. Foster said she is ecstatic that Shay, who has become a mentor to several prospective medical students herself, is coming back to Yale.

“I still can’t really talk about it without tearing up. She’s going to be my colleague. It’s so cool. I’m so excited.”

“I still can’t believe it,” said Shay Taylor-Allen, who landed a residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, where she was born and spent most of her adult life on the cleaning staff.