Specialty Programs

Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program
The goals of the Smilow Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program are to provide a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach to the care of patients at increased risk of cancer, to make new research advances in the field, and to improve awareness about cancer risk and prevention through education and community outreach.
Smilow Screening & Prevention Program
The Smilow Screening & Prevention Program brings together doctors and researchers at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center who are focused on merging the best science with the best cancer prevention and screening programs. Our goal is to provide patients in Connecticut with the tools they need to stay healthy.
Early Onset Cancer Program
The Early Onset Cancer Program provides care and support for patients diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 18 and 49.
Cardio-Oncology Program
The Cardio-Oncology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital is designed to help address the cardio-toxic side effects of chemotherapy treatment, as well as the confounding problem of co-existing cardiac disease and cancer.
Integrative Medicine
Smilow Cancer Hospital's approach to integrative medicine provides evidence-based guidance about complementary therapies commonly used by cancer patients and survivors.
Smilow Interventional Oncology Program
The Interventional Oncology Program offers cutting edge specialized services supporting all disciplines at Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Ocular Oncology
The Ocular Oncology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital is a national referral center for adult and pediatric patients with benign and malignant tumors of the eye, the eyelids, and the orbit.
Yale Onco-Dermatology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital
The Yale Onco-dermatology Clinic at Smilow Cancer Hospital serves the dermatologic needs of cancer patients.
Smilow Multidisciplinary Pain Program
The Smilow Multidisciplinary Pain Program is available for patients with complex and difficult to manage cancer-related pain.
Palliative Care Program
The Palliative Care Service at Smilow Cancer Hospital has been providing comprehensive interdisciplinary care to patients and their families since October 2007. The service, directed by Jennifer Kapo, MD, focuses on symptom management and quality of life issues for adult patients with serious chronic progressive or terminal illnesses.
Psycho-Oncology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital
The Psycho-Oncology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital is available to help patients experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, and decreased energy levels while undergoing cancer treatment. This program includes specialists in evidence-based psychotherapy and medication management. Our providers focus on teaching solution-focused interventions, such as problem-solving and coping strategies, to be used in daily routines to help patients improve their quality of life and better manage their cancer treatment and care.
Sexuality & Intimacy Program
For men and women, sexual dysfunction after cancer is common. The Smilow Cancer Hospital Sexuality and Intimacy Program, the only clinic of its kind in the country, is designed to help them.
Smilow Survivorship Clinic
Established in 2006, our Survivorship Clinic was the first dedicated, multidisciplinary resource for cancer survivors in the State of Connecticut to provide patients and their families with vital information on cancer prevention, wellness, supportive services, and the latest health research related to cancer survivorship.
Smilow Tobacco Treatment Program
The Tobacco Treatment program aims to help patients quit by combining counseling and drug treatment. The cessation program is offered to all patients being treated at Smilow.