Smilow Cancer Hospital

01/05/2026

Smilow Cancer Hospital is now enrolling patients in a new clinical trial for adults (18+) who have completed treatment for stage IIb or III estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer. Eligible participants will receive a simple blood test to help determine whether additional treatment may be beneficial.

To learn more, please contact Dr. Mariya Rozenblit at mariya.rozenblit@yale.edu.

01/04/2026

Exercise is a common New Year’s resolution, but it also plays a vital role in recovery from cancer treatment. Today at 7:30 PM, tune in to Yale Cancer Answers on Connecticut Public Radio, WNPR, as Dr. Eric Winer chats with Smilow Cancer Hospital physical therapist Scott Capozza about how movement can promote healing and improve outcomes for patients treated for cancer.

01/04/2026

A new study shows two compounds found in cannabis show potent anti-tumor effects when exposed to ovarian cancer cells, suggesting they could play a role in future therapeutic research.

“This is all very early in the research, so we don’t know exactly what this will mean, but we are increasingly thinking of newer agents and newer ways of targeting cancer and understanding the biology of disease, so this absolutely has potential,” said Elena Ratner, MD, MBA.

A recent study has found that two cannabis derivatives may aid in ovarian cancer treatment. The research indicates that CBD and THC work synergistically, reducing cancer cell growth, spread, and survival.

01/03/2026

Looking for a fresh, fruity “reset” for the new year after the holidays? Take a look at this tropical smoothie! Approved by Smilow oncology dietitians, this smoothie offers a bright and refreshing way to start the day or if you’re looking for a way to escape the doldrums of winter and feel like you’re on vacation. It’s a soothing option for those with a sore throat or mouth or if you have difficulty swallowing. And because it includes a liquid nutritional supplement, it can help amp up your caloric and protein intake.

Ingredients:  1 ripe banana, sliced ½ C chopped peaches (fresh or frozen) 1 C mango, papaya, peach nectar or juice ½ C milk (any type) or nutritional supplement (Ensure, Boost, Premier, etc.) 4 ice cubesDirections:  Place the banana, peaches, nectar, milk/supplement, and ice in a blender or food...

01/01/2026

May each sunrise of the new year bring you hope, and each sunset bring you peace.

Happy New Year’s Day to all!

01/01/2026

Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center were proud to join the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) for the Connecticut Prostate Cancer Community Rally, hosted in collaboration with Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church.

Our experts shared information, answered questions, and connected with attendees about prostate cancer treatment options, clinical trials, available resources, and offered free PSA screenings for prostate cancer.

12/31/2025

“I cannot say enough about them. My care team is the BEST and I think the world about them all. In all my years, I have never had such caring people as I have had in Smilow Trumbull. I love them all.”

The full patient experience is critically important to us, and we love to hear how our staff earns your trust and exhibits consideration to those in our care from arrival to departure.

12/30/2025

“I followed Dr. Boxer to Smilow, even though his office is further from my home. He is the BEST!”

Daniel Boxer, MD, is a hematologist who specializes in caring for patients with both benign and malignant hematologic disorders. Dr. Boxer sees patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Trumbull and Fairfield, and you can learn more by viewing his profile: https://www.yalecancercenter.org/profile/daniel-boxer/.

12/29/2025

Caroline Hatta, APRN, is a beacon of leadership, teamwork, flexibility, and selflessness, and she is this week’s .

As a member of the inpatient APP team at Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Caroline has the unique ability to remain on an even keel, even when navigating chaotic change. A phenomenal mentor, she is seen frequently onboarding new APPs, holding trainees to her own high standards. Many of the current APPs have directly learned and benefited from Caroline’s role modeling and guidance. Teamwork is essential for an inpatient service and Caroline is always a team player; She truly is the physicians’ right hand, and nothing is ever missed. Lastly, it is Caroline’s dedication to her patients which sets her apart. She holds herself to the highest personal standards of clinical care, exhibiting excellent patient-focused care.

Thank you, Caroline, for your dedication and the impact you make each day on your colleagues and patients.

12/28/2025

Jensa Morris, MD, director of the Smilow Hospitalist Service, joins Yale Cancer Answers tonight at 7:30pm to talk about the critical role hospitalists play in cancer care and helping patients recover faster and spend less time in the hospital.

Listen live on Connecticut Public, download our podcast through Apple Podcasts, or listen later on YouTube.

12/28/2025

Thank you to Lindsay's Legacy Foundation for their support of leukemia research at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital! Lindsay’s legacy continues through her family, friends, and her son, through their annual fundraising efforts to help with the discovery of new therapies for acute myeloid leukemia.

12/27/2025

The rise in cancer deaths among younger adults in the United States is a growing crisis. Yale Cancer Center experts Elena Ratner, MD, MBA, and Cary Gross, MD, share insights into what may be driving this increase, from delayed diagnoses to gaps in prevention and screening, and why urgent action is needed.

Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers in younger people, but that has brought a debate over whether many cases ever needed to be found.