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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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Pediatric brain tumors and treatments
1w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeDr. 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
Transcribe →Breast Cancer in Latina Women
2w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeDr. 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
Transcribe →Latest Developments from Major Cancer Conference ASCO
3w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeDr. 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
Transcribe →Understanding Modern Day Breast Cancer
4w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeYale 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
Transcribe →Leukemia Awareness, Part II: Advances in Treatment
May 2400:29:00Tap to summarizeYale 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
Transcribe →Discussing the latest and the future of surgical oncology
May 1700:29:00Tap to summarizeYale 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: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
Transcribe →Leukemia Awareness: What Providers and Patients Should Know
May 1000:29:00Tap to summarizeLeukemia 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
Transcribe →Paring with Patients
May 300:29:00Tap 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
Apr 2600:29:00Tap 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
Apr 1900:29:00Tap 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
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