A new study found #microplastics in prostate tissue from 9 of 10 men. @williamohmd.bsky.social: "There is a suggestion microplastics are assoc'd w/cancer tissue compared w/benign tissue in the same samples,” but it’s “too soon to say there is a causative relationship." bit.ly/4bxe7YB @medscape.com

Dr. Veda Giri recently joined the #ConnecticutEast podcast to discuss the rise of #colorectalcancer in adults <50 and why this trend is becoming an increasing concern for younger people. ➡️https://youtube.com/watch?v=bA6eCX5_gEE #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

Dr. Anne Chiang was presented with the 2026 Award for Teaching and Mentorship Excellence by Dr. Eric Winer at the recent Yale Cancer Center Annual Awards Program. Congratulations!

Dr. Anne Chiang recently joined On Air, the podcast from @onclive.bsky.social , to discuss the rapidly evolving treatment landscape in small cell #lungcancer and what this new era of innovation means for patients. 🎧 onclive.com/view/integra... #OncLiveOnAir #SCLC

Dr. David Su presents a robotic right hepatectomy at #SSO2026 highlighting advanced planning and vascular control to ensure a safe surgery with minimal bleeding. @socsurgonc.bsky.social @oncoalert.bsky.social

Dr. David Su presents a case of a robotic-assisted right #hepatectomy with minimized risk of intraoperative bleeding during the #SSO2026 Top-Rated Videos Session at 11:25am MST. @socsurgonc.bsky.social

Dr. Jay Bader shared key findings at #SSO2026 noting mutational profiling for #mesothelioma may help guide trial enrollment and development of personalized therapies. @socsurgonc.bsky.social @oncoalert.bsky.social

At #SSO2026, Dr. Alex Gustafson shared research showing that testing a patient’s immune cells against tumor organoids, or lab-grown versions of their own tumor, may help predict patient response to TIL therapy. @oncoalert.bsky.social @socsurgonc.bsky.social

This afternoon at #SSO2026, Dr. Jay Bader presents key findings on molecular profiling and #mesothelioma survival during the Trainee Abstract session in Room 106A-C. @socsurgonc.bsky.social

Dr. Alexandra Gustafson will present research findings on TIL therapy for metastatic epithelial cancers during the #SSO2026 poster session starting at 2:12pm MST. @socsurgonc.bsky.social

Representing @yalecancer.bsky.social at #PMWC2026, @williamohmd.bsky.social with Drs. Roy Herbst and Meina Wang are helping to shape the future of #PrecisionMedicine and #cancer care.

This afternoon at 3:10pm PST #hapc26, Dr. Prasanna Ananth #YalePediatrics presents during a podium presentation on #endoflife preparation in #pediatriconcology. @aahpm.bsky.social

We shared a wonderful evening at #SSO2026 hosted by Dr. Kiran Turaga with colleagues, alumni & friends from #YaleSurgery and across the country. Grateful for the collaboration, mentorship & shared commitment to progress in cancer care. @socsurgonc.bsky.social

New research presented by Dr. Nicole Aguirre at #SSO26 supports routine germline testing in appendiceal peritoneal surface malignancies. ▪️ > 1/3 harbored germline variants ▪️ 50% of alterations involved DNA repair pathways @oncoalert.bsky.social @socsurgonc.bsky.social

Dr. Princy Gupta shows how mass-based response testing #MRT can guide treatment decisions in peritoneal metastases by identifying patients likely to resist therapy. Tumors flagged as resistant by MRT were strongly linked to progression. #SSO2026 @socsurgonc.bsky.social @oncoalert.bsky.social

Dr. Nicole Aguirre presents research findings on characterizing germline variants in peritoneal surface malignancies (PSM) of appendiceal origin during a #SSO2026 poster session today at 3pm MST. @socsurgonc.bsky.social

This afternoon at 2:11pm MST, Dr. Princy Gupta will present findings that demonstrate #MRT as a functional precision-medicine tool to guide therapy selection in peritoneal metastases. Stop by Room 301A for her #SSO2026 poster session! @socsurgonc.bsky.social

Dr. Kiran Turaga reflects on the dedication and team behind the new consensus guidelines for peritoneal mesothelioma: “Now we have a way—we’re connected, advancing care, + doing what’s right for our patients. This consensus platform will help move the field forward.” #SSO2026 @socsurgonc.bsky.social

Dr. Leanne Brown presents an analysis of MSK-MET tumors #SSO2026 finding chromosome 12p gain may be a key biomarker in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma #PDAC, potentially identifying patients most likely to benefit from KRAS-targeted therapies. @oncoalert.bsky.social

During our #GrandRounds, Dr. Daniel Petrylak was hailed as the ‘Father of Chemotherapy’ for #prostatecancer and shared his excitement for the future: "RIPTACs and bispecifics are incredibly promising, especially when combined with advancements in molecular sequencing." #pcsm ➡️ bit.ly/4rSHOsM

Dr. Leanne Brown to present a biomarker for aggressive pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in a #SSO2026 Quick Shot Poster Presentation today at 10:11am MST. @socsurgonc.bsky.social

This morning at 9:34am MST, Dr. Kiran Turaga shares updates on the new consensus guidelines for peritoneal mesothelioma at #SSO2026. @socsurgonc.bsky.social

🚨Attention Surgical Residents🚨 ➡️Stop by our table today at the #SSO2026 Resident Meet & Greet from 12-1pm and meet the Program Directors for our Interdisciplinary Breast Surgery Fellowship Program: 💥Rachel Greenup, MD, MPH, FACS 💥Elizabeth Berger, MD, MS, FACS @socsurgonc.bsky.social

We're pleased to share six E-Posters featured at #SSO2026. Congratulations, Kelsey LaBella, PA; and Drs. Syed Haider; Mohamad Othman El Helou; Lauren Raymond;Jay Bader; and Justus Gabriel! @socsurgonc.bsky.social

Members of our surgical oncology team are attending the @socsurgonc.bsky.social Annual Meeting! We are looking forward to seeing our colleagues and participating in cutting-edge educational sessions and presentations. ➡️Check out Yale’s presentations at #SSO2026: bit.ly/47jdOOr

Members of our Hospice and Palliative Care team will be at the @aahpm.bsky.social Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care this week! We look forward to seeing our colleagues and sharing research and learning of new opportunities to advance patient care. #hap26

Our next #CME webinar #SmilowShares: Nomograms and Gene Expression Profiles for Cutaneous Malignancies features 6 of our experts sharing knowledge and insights into #nomograms and gene expression profile tests. 🗓️Thursday, April 9 ⌚️6:30pm ➡️RSVP: bit.ly/4kWkYhj

Today at 12pm Dr. Daniel Petrylak presents our #GrandRounds on the topic of "Approaches to the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer." Join us in Smilow Auditorium or online via Zoom: bit.ly/4uojtNt

Congratulations to @adrianakahn.bsky.social, recipient of a @metavivor.bsky.social Early Career Investigator Award for “BERLIN: A Phase II Study of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer with Active Brain Metastases." metavivor.org/grants/?_gra...

Don't miss part two of our Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers CME webinar series, Thursday, March 19 at 6:30pm. ➡️ Topic: Colorectal Liver Metastases ➡️ Moderator: Dr. Jeremy Kortmansky ➡️ Presenters: Drs. Sajid Khan, Kevin Du, David Madoff ➡️ RSVP: bit.ly/45N4Atd @pamelakunzmd.bsky.social

Dr. Adriana Ramirez, endocrine surgeon, joins #YaleCancerAnswers tonight at 7:30pm to discuss #thyroidcancer. 💠 Listen live #WNPR 💠 Download on #ApplePodcasts 💠 Listen later #YouTube

This morning, Dr. Zachary Yochum presented research on cell-of-origin analysis for #renalcellcarcinoma. For this research, Dr. Yochum was awarded a #ConquerCancer Merit Award which recognizes outstanding research in abstracts at #ASCOGU26. meetings.asco.org/meetings/2026-… @braunmdphd.bsky.social

Dr. Kiran Turaga joined the @socsurgonc.bsky.social podcast #SurgOncToday to discuss the newly endorsed guidelines from the Yale Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Consortium. #PSM surgonctoday.libsyn.com/sso-educatio...

At 11:30am PST, Dr. Daniel Petrylak presents results of a QI initiative on 1st line combination therapy + biomarker testing in #urothelialcarcinoma in community settings. #ASCOGU26 meetings.asco.org/meetings/202...

Led by @virusesimmunity.bsky.social and @krishnaswamylab.bsky.social, a team of Yale researchers developed a new tool #Immunostruct that combines multiple types of data to better support the development of personalized vaccines, including vaccines for #cancer. medicine.yale.edu/news-article...

In the Trials in Progress Poster Session A starting at 11:30am PST #ASCOGU26, Dr. Daniel Petrylak shares an update on the LuxAR-02 Phase II study for PSMA-positive metastatic castration resistant #prostatecancer. meetings.asco.org/meetings/202...

It's day one of #ASCOGU26, and starting at 11:30am PST, @mleapman.bsky.social will present two posters during Poster Session A on #prostatecancer. meetings.asco.org/meetings/202... @carygross.bsky.social

Congratulations to John Kunstman, MD, MHS, recipient of the @yalecancer.bsky.social Clinical Excellence Award by Dr. Kiran Tiraga. Dr. Kunstman is a surgical oncologist specializing in the care of patients with cancers or benign diseases of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and intestines.

Yale scientists led by Dr. Sidi Chen have engineered natural killer cells that eliminate solid tumors in mouse models. Dr. Chen: “We really believe this type of therapy has immense potential in patients.” news.yale.edu/2026/02/25/c... @nature.com

New research led by @princygupta.bsky.social + Dr. Kiran Turaga on early-onset appendiceal cancer shows ⬆️ rates of PIK3CA mutations which are associated with worse survival. Findings point to new opportunities for molecular risk stratification and targeted therapy. ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

Members of our #thoraciconcology team attended the IASLC 2026 Targeted Therapies of Lung Cancer Meeting #TTLC26 last week, a conference sharing the latest breakthroughs in clinical research and targeted therapies for #lungcancer.

Congratulations to Karen Hammond, DNP, APRN, ACNP (BC), AOCNP, who was presented with the Ruth McCorkle Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Award by Dr. Toby Bressler at our recent Annual Awards Program!

February is #NationalCancerPreventionMonth, and tonight on #YaleCancerAnswers, Dr. Michaela Dinan @yalesph.bsky.social joins to talk about the shifting landscape of cancer prevention screening and risk stratification. 🎧Listen live #WNPR 🔁Download #ApplePodcasts 💻Listen later #YouTube

Yale researchers find tumors can hijack nerves to communicate with the brain + block immune system response. But “there’s lots of potential to use this to fight tumor growth,” says Dr. Rui Chang @yaleneuro.bsky.social. medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news-... @oncoalert.bsky.social

Join the #NCI Childhood Cancer Data Initiative #CCDI for a webinar today at 1pm featuring Dr. Prasanna Ananth of #YalePediatrics sharing how patient-report outcomes (PROs) data can drive change across child, adolescent, and young adult cancer care. RSVP ➡️ events.cancer.gov/ccdi/webinar...

Today at 12pm, Dr. Anne Chiang presents our #GrandRounds on the topic of "Small Cell #LungCancer: Updates, Progress, and Promise of 'Targeted Therapy.'" Please join us in Smilow Auditorium or online via Zoom: bit.ly/46wi4dp. #lcsm

Tonight at 7:30pm on #YaleCancerAnswers, Dr. Henry Park joins the program to talk about the proliferation of cancer misinformation and scams on social media. 🔹 Listen live #wnpr 🔹 Download #ApplePodcasts 🔹 Listen later #YouTube

Congratulations to #YaleCancerAnswers, our award-winning radio show and #podcast, which has added another honor to its portfolio. #FeedspotPodcast has named it as one of the top #Connecticut Medical Podcasts! Learn more: medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news/...

Meet Sheryl Roberts, PhD, who recently joined #YaleRadiology. Her lab develops chemical tools to identify disease locations for #PET imaging and theranostics to support #cancer treatment. medicine.yale.edu/news-article...

Thank you to Dr. Vijay Sankaran @bloodgenes.bsky.social @bostonchildrens.bsky.social for presenting our annual Richard Frisbee, III Grand Rounds Lecture on how human genetic variation can teach us about #hematopoiesis. @yale-hematology.bsky.social