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Yale Cancer Answers

Dr. Eric P. Winer
Cancer Survivorship
Breast Cancer
Surgical Oncology
Skin Cancer
Financial Toxicity
Brain Tumors
Melanoma
Cancer Disparities
Ewing Sarcoma
Lymphoma
Genetic Testing
Health Care
Neurosurgery
Immunotherapy
Yale Cancer Center
Neoadjuvant Therapy
CAR T Cell Therapy
Kidney Cancer
1.4-Dioxane
Patient-Centered Care

Connecticut Public Radio’s show, “Yale Cancer Answers” is a weekly program focused on sharing information on the latest cancer breakthroughs and treatments through conversation with experts from Yale Cancer Center (YCC), Smilow Cancer Hospital (SCH) and other national and international specialists, as well as patients. The new host, as of July 21, 2024, is nationally recognized breast cancer exper... more

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Latest Episodes

Leukemia Awareness Month with guest Dr. Nikolai Podoltsev September 28, 2025

Yale Cancer Center

visit: www.yalecancercenter.org

email: canceranswers@yale.edu

call: 203-785-4095

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Treatment Advances in Gastroesophageal Cancers with guest Dr. Raghav Sundar September 21, 2025

Yale Cancer Center

visit: www.yalecancercenter.org

email: canceranswers@yale.edu

call: 203-785-4095

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The Future of Cancer Care: The Next Generation of Oncologists with guests Drs. Etienne Leveille and Nicole Casansanta September 14, 2025.

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with guest Dr. Daniel Petrylak September 7, 2025

Yale Cancer Center

visit: www.yalecancercenter.org

email: canceranswers@yale.edu

call: 203-785-4095

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Recent Guests

Cece Calhoun
Assistant Professor of Medicine in Hematology
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Breakthroughs in the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
Lynn Tanoue
Professor of Medicine in the section of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Yale
Yale
Episode: Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines and Care
Dr. Francine Foss
Professor of Medicine in Hematology and Dermatology, Director of the Multidisciplinary T Cell Lymphoma Program at Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Groundbreaking Treatment for a Rare Lymphoma
Joseph Contessa
Professor of Therapeutic Radiology and Pharmacology at Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Using Radiation to Treat Rare Brain Tumors
Jennifer Ogilvie
Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Section of Endocrine Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Improving Patient Outcomes with Innovations in Endocrine Surgery
Veda Giri
Professor of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at the Yale School of Medicine, and Director of Cancer Genetics at Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Yale Cancer Center
Episode: A Rise in Early Onset Cancers: What Does it Mean?
Mark Mamula
Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology at the Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Immune Tolerance
Michael Leapman
Associate professor of urology at the Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Surgical Options for the Care of Prostate Cancer
Cary Gross
Professor of Medicine and of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Medicine, founder and director of the Cancer Outcomes Public Policy and Effectiveness Research Center (COPPER).
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Health Equity and Cancer Prevention

Host

Eric P. Winer
Director of the Yale Cancer Center and nationally recognized breast cancer expert.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Excellent podcast!

    I’m a scientist myself and love this podcast. Very informative! I need to comment on the Rachel Perry episode where she said (after she mentioned the multiple studies that showed outcomes are improved and patients who exercise!) “we shouldn’t force people to exercise— hopefully, we find an “exercise pill”” Sorry, but that is what’s wrong with our world. We have a country where 90% of adults are metabolically sick. We have an alarmingly high rate of fatty liver disease, and obesity, particularly,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    410bubble
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a really informative podcast that breaks down topics in an easily digestible way. The speakers are engaging and very knowledgeable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChessyBiscuits!
    United States3 years ago
  • Top medical podcast out there!

    Very smart and easy to listen too. Obviously they know what they are doing being able to explain, thorough, long in layman’s terms. Simple yet intelligent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rzz88
    United States6 years ago
  • Podcasts don’t work

    Most of the podcasts “aren’t available at this time.” Fix it if you want people to listen!

    Apple Podcasts
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    tuckjosh
    United States7 years ago
  • Helpful content

    Easy to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listener from Conn
    United States8 years ago

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Skin Safety for the Summer - What you need to know
Q: Can you talk a little bit about prevention strategies and are they really effective?
Prevention strategies like using sunscreen and protective clothing are effective in reducing skin cancer risk, especially for those with significant sun exposure histories.
Skin Safety for the Summer - What you need to know
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how common skin cancers are on the scalp and what you should be looking for?
Skin cancers are common on the scalp, especially among men, and they can often be missed due to hair coverage.
Skin Safety for the Summer - What you need to know
Q: What is your advice in terms of checking for these areas that might be skin cancers?
If you have risk factors, you should be seeing a dermatologist every year and generally keep an eye on your moles, looking for any changes.
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Immune Tolerance
Q: What's going on with cancer vaccines and where do you think this whole field will go?
Cancer vaccines can be therapeutic or preventative, and there are active clinical trials exploring their use in treatment.
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Immune Tolerance
Q: What are neoantigens and why are they important?
Neoantigens are new proteins produced by tumor cells that the immune system can be trained to recognize and target, leading to personalized therapy.

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What is Yale Cancer Answers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast presents in-depth conversations about the latest advancements in cancer treatment and breakthroughs, featuring expert guests from esteemed medical institutions. The discussions cover a wide range of topics related to various types of cancers, treatment modalities including innovative therapies, patient experiences, and the importance of health equity in cancer care. The content is structured to be educational and comprehensible, aimed at both medical professionals and the general public looking to understand the complexities of cancer treatment and research trends. Each episode not only informs about medical advancements but also connects listeners with the personal stories and journeys of those affected by cancer, making it a ... more

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Recent guests on Yale Cancer Answers include:

1. Cece Calhoun
2. Lynn Tanoue
3. Dr. Francine Foss
4. Joseph Contessa
5. Jennifer Ogilvie
6. Veda Giri
7. Mark Mamula
8. Michael Leapman

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