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Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health and Yale School of Medicine, in conjunction with Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine, a multi-institute collaboration focused on clinical trial diversity, have published a Site Maturity Assessment Model in the journal Trials. The model is designed to support clinical trial sites to identify opportunities for growth and to enrich diversity.

On November 13, 2024, in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, members of our Center for Thoracic Cancers at Smilow Cancer Hospital presented a patient forum: "Understanding Lung Cancer: A Conference to Raise Awareness and Offer Hope to Those Impacted by Lung Cancer."

Many of the conversations around breast cancer and patient-reported outcomes historically focus on non-Hispanic white women, said Dr. Rachel Greenup, associate professor of surgery and chief of breast surgical oncology at the Yale School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center.

On November 12, 2024, members of the Center for Thoracic Cancers at Smilow Cancer Hospital presented Smilow Shares with Primary care focused on lung cancer.

A study highlights the experiences of women of colour who choose mastectomy without reconstruction. Interviews reveal disparities in breast reconstruction optio

Two Yale Medicine microsurgeons discuss the latest surgeries and other treatments for lymphedema.

A listing of recent publications by Yale Cancer Center researchers and clinicians in the first quarter of 2024

On October 30, 2024, members of the Center for Breast Cancer in Guilford presented in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In the study titled, "Living Flat: Stories from Women of Color After Mastectomy," published in Annals of Surgical Oncology on October 15, Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine explain how cultural factors, spirituality, and personal beliefs play an important role in the lives of women of color after mastectomies.