Smilow Cancer Hospital

11/06/2025

Registration is open for Survivorship Series: Young Adults with Breast Cancer, hosted by Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Greenwich Hospital.

The series offers three webinars – all starting at 3pm:
> Thursday, Nov. 6: Healing the Whole You: S*x, Intimacy & Early Menopause
> Thursday, Nov. 13: Strong Minds, Nourished Bodies: Self-Care After Breast Cancer
> Wednesday, Dec. 3: Bounce Back: Tackling Breast Cancer Side Effects with Strength & Style

Register to reserve your spot today: http://bit.ly/47zOowC.

11/05/2025

“Smilow in North Haven is the most organized, caring, efficient, and KIND medical experience I have ever had. There is an atmosphere of hope surrounding.”

Our Quality and Patient Safety team reads every comment submitted by our patients. 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.

11/04/2025

Join us on Monday, November 17 from 5-7:15pm at Smilow Auditorium in New Haven for an in-person lung cancer conference: “Progress and Hope: Sharing the Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Care.”

The program will feature presentations and panel discussions on topics including immunotherapy, new therapies, lung cancer screening, clinical trials, and whole person care, with multiple opportunities for Q&A. Doors open for check-in at 5pm; please join us for appetizers and tables staffed by many of our supportive care programs before the program begins. Free parking is available in the Air Rights Garage.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/43v7S34

11/03/2025

At Smilow Cancer Hospital at Waterbury, precision meets compassion in the form of our extraordinary pharmacy team. Led by pharmacists Laura Holley and Amanda Savath and supported by oncology technicians, Suzette Watts and Jenny Viera Figueroa, the team exemplifies what it means to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care. Laura and Amanda maintain a calm and steady presence balancing efficient patient care with an unwavering focus on patient safety. Their exceptional attention to detail ensures that every medication order is meticulously reviewed, and patients receive the best possible pharmaceutical care.

Suzette and Jenny are the behind-the-scenes backbone of the pharmacy operations, managing inventory, medication compounding, and drug delivery. Their technical expertise and reliability allow the team to function seamlessly enabling every patient to receive safe, accurate, and timely therapy. Together this team defines Smilow pharmacy practice, and as a result, they are recognized as this week’s .

11/02/2025

Tonight on Yale Cancer Answers, Eric Winer, MD, is joined by Eileen Esdaile-Williams of Sisters' Journey Inc., a Connecticut organization devoted to supporting survivors of breast cancer.

Listen live on Connecticut Public or download our podcast through Apple Podcasts.

11/01/2025

Monday, November 10 is NETs Awareness Day and we invite you to join us for a Smilow Shares webinar at 6:30pm. The program will feature our experts providing informative presentations on neuroendocrine tumors, how to understand your pathology reports and PET scan, and a review of surgical treatment options, with opportunities for Q&A.

RSVP: http://bit.ly/4qzDVbX

10/31/2025

Teams across Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center are getting into the Halloween spirit today and dressed up to the delight of their co-workers and patients! 🎃👻

What are some of your favorites?

10/30/2025

Just after turning 60, Michelle had a routine breast screening which resulted in a diagnosis of Stage 1 triple negative breast cancer in two areas. As she began treatment, she learned she had access to the Paxman scalp cooling system for free through a grant at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Waterford. The cap helps to freeze the scalp and protect hair follicles from chemotherapy.

Said Michelle, “It’s not just vanity; it’s not just young people who want to preserve their hair—it’s everybody of all ages,” and having control of that part of her treatment and appearance was very important to her.

https://www.wtnh.com/positivelypink/waterford-woman-uses-cold-cap-treatment-to-save-her-hair-through-breast-cancer-journey/

One year ago, Michelle Collier was feeling great, coming off a big week cruise with her husband after retiring at the age of 60. And like every year, it was time for her breast imaging.

10/29/2025

Congratulations to Drs. Elizabeth Berger, Timothy Robinson, Samuel Katz, and Qin Yan, recipients of CT Breast Health Initiative Research and Education Grants! The grants will support their breast cancer research at Yale Cancer Center. Since its formation in 2004, CTBHI has awarded 121 grants to Connecticut researchers across the state, totaling $4.7 million.

10/28/2025

Could GLP-1 medications play a role in reducing breast cancer recurrence risk?

In a story for Oprah Daily, Melinda Irwin, PhD, MPH, explains that weight management can improve inflammation, metabolism, immune function, and estrogen levels — all factors linked to recurrence.

My lifesaving treatments made me gain weight—which, in a cruel twist, raised my risk of a recurrence. Something had to give.

10/27/2025

“Elite customer and patient care service: 10 out of 10. I’ve been a patient here for five years, and I’m happy to say I’m well! The nurses and doctors are top tier.”

Our Quality and Patient Safety team reads every comment submitted by our patients. 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.

10/26/2025

Danielle Paolillo, APRN, is a surgical APP with our ENT service, and she is this week’s . Danielle was caring for a patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue who underwent treatment and surgery during her pregnancy. In the post-partum period, Danielle had reviewed imaging from an outside organization and noticed a concerning finding in one of the patient’s breasts.

Initially brushed off as a clogged milk duct, Danielle followed her intuition and scheduled a PET scan and a breast center appointment and encouraged the patient to follow through with the work up. Danielle’s instincts were correct, and the scan revealed a malignancy. The patient is currently receiving appropriate care and follow up at Smilow thanks to Danielle’s persistence.