According to the results of a large, global study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers, even a tiny amount of a biomarker known as PD-L1 (programmed death-ligand1) can predict a long-term survival benefit from using pembrolizumab (Keytruda).
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Mougalian appointed Deputy Chief Ambulatory Officer at Smilow Cancer Hospital
Sarah Mougalian, M.D., assistant professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) has been named the inaugural Deputy Chief Ambulatory Officer at Smilow Cancer Hospital (SCH) at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Yale Cancer Center launches Center for Community Engagement and Health Equity
Yale Cancer Center (YCC) announces the launch of the Center for Community Engagement and Health Equity (CEHE). Building on YCC’s longstanding commitment to high-quality, expert, and patient-centered cancer care, screening, and prevention across the state of Connecticut, the new Center is dedicated to ensuring cancer health equity and improving outcomes with an emphasis on traditionally underserved neighborhoods.
Yale Cancer Center study suggests new approaches needed to manage ibrutinib-related toxicities in CLL patients
New findings by Yale Cancer Center (YCC) and Smilow Cancer Hospital researchers show that as the use of the drug ibrutinib climbs in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), so do the rates of patients who stop taking the drug.
Yale Cancer Center study highlights challenges for care of AML patients during initial chemotherapy
A new study by Yale Cancer Center (YCC) researchers shows understanding treatment patterns for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is vital to develop strategies to improve outcomes.
Yale Cancer Center researchers show promising new treatment for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes
A new study by Yale Cancer Center (YCC) and Smilow Cancer Hospital researchers suggests that the drug venetoclax aids therapy for relapsed/refractory myelodysplastic syndromes, especially when paired with azacytidine.
Yale Cancer Center researchers show identifying type of chronic pain in adults with sickle cell disease may lead to better outcomes
Identifying the type of pain an adult with sickle cell disease (SCD) experiences may be useful in improving treatment, according to a new study by researchers at Yale Cancer Center (YCC) and Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Smilow Cancer Hospital expert explains five things you need to know about Lung Cancer
Roy Herbst, M.D., Ph.D., chief of Medical Oncology at Smilow Cancer Hospital, has been researching lung cancer and treating patients with the disease for more than 25 years. He discusses the facts about lung cancer, ways to reduce your risk, and how new treatments are significantly extending life for patients.
Yale Cancer Center study shows checkpoint inhibitor prolongs survival in patients with certain head and neck cancers
The checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) offers patients with advanced head and neck cancers longer survival time, according to a new global study led by Yale Cancer Center (YCC).
Yale Cancer Center research highlighted at ASTRO 2019
Yale Cancer Center (YCC) scientists presented research at the 61st annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Chicago.
Yale Cancer Center research highlighted at ASTRO 2019
Yale Cancer Center (YCC) scientists presented research at the 61st annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Chicago.