Yale Cancer Answers

Yale Cancer Answers

Dr. Eric P. Winer
Country USA
Language EN
Episodes 98
Latest 26.07.2026

Yale Cancer Answers is a weekly radio program produced by Connecticut Public Radio that features conversations with experts from Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. The show covers the latest cancer breakthroughs, treatments, and patient experiences. As of July 2024, the host is Dr. Eric P. Winer, a nationally recognized breast cancer expert and director of Yale Cancer Center.

Episodes

  • An in-depth look at the latest developments in clinical trials at Yale Cancer Center 26.07.2026 29m
    Dr. Eric Winer and Dr. Ian Krop talk about the latest advancements in clinical cancer trials. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
  • Fatty Diet and Pancreatic Cancer Developments 19.07.2026 29m
    Dr. Eric Winer and Dr. Mandar Muzumdar discuss the rise in cases of pancreatic cancer and the study of how the consumption of different types of fats could have an impact on that trend. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call: 203-785-4095
  • Advances in surgical treatment in head and neck cancers. 12.07.2026 29m
    Dr. Eric Winer and Dr. Ben Judson talk about the latest surgical advances in treating head and neck cancers. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call: 203-785-4095
  • Major Developments in treating pancreatic cancer 05.07.2026 29m
    Dr. Eric Winer and Dr. Pamela Kunz talk about recent discoveries in treating pancreatic cancer which has been resistant to much detection and treatment. Yale Cancer Center Visit: https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/ Email: canceranswers@yale.edu Call 203-785-4095
  • Pediatric brain tumors and treatments 21.06.2026 29m
    Dr. 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
  • Breast Cancer in Latina Women 14.06.2026 29m
    Dr. 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
  • Latest Developments from Major Cancer Conference ASCO 08.06.2026 29m
    Dr. 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
  • Understanding Modern Day Breast Cancer 01.06.2026 29m
    Yale 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
  • Leukemia Awareness, Part II: Advances in Treatment 24.05.2026 29m
    Yale 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
  • Discussing the latest and the future of surgical oncology 17.05.2026 29m
    Yale 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
  • Leukemia Awareness: What Providers and Patients Should Know 10.05.2026 29m
    Leukemia 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
  • Paring with Patients 03.05.2026 29m
    Description: 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
  • Flip The Script: Dr. Eric Winer on becoming an oncologist 26.04.2026 29m
    Yale 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
  • Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients 19.04.2026 29m
    Dr. 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
  • Testicular Cancer Awareness and Treatments 12.04.2026 29m
    Doctors 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
  • New Hope for Glioblastoma Treatment and Research 05.04.2026 29m
    Discoveries 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
  • Colorectal Cancer Surgery & Patient Survival 29.03.2026 29m
    The 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
  • How Exercise Helps Slow Tumor Growth 22.03.2026 29m
    How Exercise Helps Slow Tumor GrowthMarch 22, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
  • Supporting Patient and Provider Well-Being 15.03.2026 29m
    Supporting Patient and Provider Well-Being March 15, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095
  • When Should Thyroid Nodules Be Removed? 01.03.2026 29m
    When Should Thyroid Nodules Be Removed? March 1, 2026 Yale Cancer Center visit: https://www.yalecancercenter.org email: canceranswers@yale.edu call: 203-785-4095

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