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Yale Cancer Answers
Hosted by Dr. Eric P. Winer · EN
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 expert Eric P. Winer, MD, director of YCC and president and physician-in-chief of SCH.
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Paring with Patients
2w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeDescription: 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
Transcribe →Flip The Script: Dr. Eric Winer on becoming an oncologist
3w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeYale 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
Transcribe →Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients
4w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeDr. 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
Transcribe →Testicular Cancer Awareness and Treatments
Apr 1200:29:00Tap to summarizeDoctors 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
Transcribe →New Hope for Glioblastoma Treatment and Research
Apr 500:29:00Tap to summarizeDiscoveries 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
Transcribe →Colorectal Cancer Surgery & Patient Survival
Mar 2900:29:00Tap to summarizeThe 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
Transcribe →How Exercise Helps Slow Tumor Growth
Mar 2200:29:00Tap to summarizeHow Exercise Helps Slow Tumor GrowthMarch 22, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Transcribe →Supporting Patient and Provider Well-Being
Mar 1500:29:00Tap to summarizeSupporting Patient and Provider Well-Being March 15, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Transcribe →When Should Thyroid Nodules Be Removed?
Mar 100:29:00Tap to summarizeWhen Should Thyroid Nodules Be Removed? March 1, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
Transcribe →Cancer Prevention: Reducing Your Risk
Feb 2200:29:00Tap to summarizeCancer Prevention: Reducing Your Risk February 22, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
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