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Prostate and Urologic Cancers Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Greenwich
Smilow Cancer Hospital offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary clinic for patients with prostate and urologic cancers at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Greenwich. The program enables patients to meet with multiple, highly-skilled Yale Cancer Center experts including urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, advanced practice providers, and social workers.
27 Mar 2025
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Breakthrough Study in Image-Guided Prostate Cancer Treatment
Yale Urology faculty explain the "breakthrough" study in image-guided prostate cancer treatment they were co-investigators on. The findings address several patient pain points.
25 Mar 2025
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YCC Publications 2025
Publications regarding cancer attributed to first- and last-authors of published papers
9 Mar 2025
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Yale Cancer Center Experts Lead National Roundtables
Two Yale Cancer Center experts lead American Cancer Society Roundtable Groups
21 Jan 2025
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Dr. Michael Leapman on Yale Cancer Answers: Surgical Options for Prostate Cancer
On October 13, 2024, on Yale Cancer Answers, Dr. Eric Winer interviewed Michael Leapman, MD, MHS, associate professor of urology and clinical program leader of the Prostate & Urologic Cancers Program.
14 Oct 2024
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Robert Matera, MD, in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Robert Matera, MD, in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
26 Sep 2024
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Combined Data Speak Volumes for Prostate Cancer Treatment
It is touted as the most extensive clinical-transcriptomic linkage ever accomplished. Led by Yale Urology faculty, this large collaborative study may change the way prostate cancer is predicted and treated.
18 Jun 2024
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TULSA #50: Marking a Milestone
This week marks a major milestone for a multidisciplinary Yale team that has been one of the first in the country to offer a minimally invasive treatment for certain patients with prostate cancer. Learn more about TULSA and why members of the team are excited about what's next.
28 Feb 2024
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Guided By New Tool
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States. Unfortunately for American men, prostate cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers. The Veterans Aging Cohort Study (VACS) Consortium sought to give physicians and other medical professionals guidance on how to determine treatment in patients with prostate cancer.
17 Jan 2024
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Dr. Michael Karellas on Yale Cancer Answers
In honor of Movember and Men's Health, urologic oncologist Dr. Michael Karellas discusses the importance of yearly check-ups for men and screening that is available for certain urologic cancers. Listen live on Connecticut Public Radio or download our podcast from iTunes.
27 Nov 2023
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Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care
Yale Urology's intimacy experts work closely with urologic oncologists in a new rehabilitation program for prostate cancer patients.
16 Nov 2023
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Michael E. Karellas, MD, FACS, in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Michael E. Karellas, MD, FACS, participates in a Q&A for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
7 Sep 2023
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Concerns Over Prominent Prostate Cancer Study: Yale Urology Chair Speaks Out
Yale Urology Chair Isaac Y. Kim, MD, PhD, MBA, has published his concerns surrounding interpreted results in the landmark ProtecT Study [a 15-year prostate cancer outcomes study]. Kim explains what prompted him to sound the alarm in such a public way and who he specifically hopes is listening.
29 Jul 2023
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Profiles in Survivorship: Stephan Brigidi
If I could tell my cancer care team one thing it would be…that I am grateful for the great attention and care that I received with the TULSA Procedure*.
22 Jun 2023
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Dr. Joseph Brito on Yale Cancer Answers
Urologist Dr. Joseph Brito discusses the use of robotics and minimally invasive surgery in the care of urologic cancers on Yale Cancer Answers.
9 May 2023
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Dr. Preston Sprenkle on Yale Cancer Answers
Dr. Preston Sprenkle on Yale Cancer Answers.
3 Apr 2023
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Estimating the Environmental Impact of Certain Prostate Cancer Procedures
Michael Leapman, MD, MHS, and his research team produce never-before figures focused on the prostate biopsy and/or MRI. Learn what they're asking more physicians to consider when it comes to patient care and environmental impact.
19 Feb 2023
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Weighing Cognitive Decline After Prostate Cancer Treatment
The October 17, 2019 Department of Internal Medicine’s inaugural The Second Century of Women at Yale: Emerging Leaders in Internal Medicine Medical Grand Rounds, “Cognitive Side Effects of Cancer Therapy,” was presented by Herta H. Chao, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine (medical oncology).
22 Oct 2019
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Yale Cancer Center scientists present promising approaches for treating advanced prostate cancer
Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital scientists reported promising updates on two clinical trials studying new treatment approaches for patients with advanced prostate cancer.
30 Sep 2019
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Advances in the Detection of Prostate Cancer
Aside from skin cancer, the most common site for cancer in American men is the prostate, with an estimated 160,000 new cases last year [ed.—2017]. Prostate cancer is also the third most deadly for American men, with more than 26,000 deaths in 2017. Yet the standard diagnostic method of searching for prostate tumors lags behind technologies used in other cancers. Researchers in the Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Urology are working to change that. They are developing imaging tools to give surgeons and radiologists a clearer picture of prostate cancers. Clearer images translate into more accurate diagnoses and more precise targeting of the tumors.
31 Jan 2018