https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-rss/?orgId=114647&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at COPPER Center en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 19:04:28 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/how-treatment-type-affects-breast-cancer-survival/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/how-treatment-type-affects-breast-cancer-survival/ Breast cancer patients have better survival outcomes following traditional therapies compared to alternative or complementary treatments. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 Z https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-06/racial-disparities-persist-in-lung-cancer-treatment-study-finds https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-06/racial-disparities-persist-in-lung-cancer-treatment-study-finds Black lung cancer patients are less likely to receive surgery or radiation therapy aimed at curing their cancer compared to white patients, a new Yale-led study says. “The past 30 years have seen tremendous progress in our fundamental understanding of lung cancer and the development of new treatment strategies,” senior researcher Dr. Cary Gross, a professor at Yale School of Medicine, said in a news release. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/gaps-in-lung-cancer-treatment-persist-yale-study-finds/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/gaps-in-lung-cancer-treatment-persist-yale-study-finds/ In recent decades, lung cancer treatment has been transformed—new surgeries, new radiation techniques, and dramatically improved outcomes. But according to new research from Yale, one thing has barely changed: who receives curative care. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:12:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/dr-xiao-wang-joins-center-for-gastrointestinal-cancers-at-smilow-cancer-hospital-and-yale-cancer-center/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/dr-xiao-wang-joins-center-for-gastrointestinal-cancers-at-smilow-cancer-hospital-and-yale-cancer-center/ Dr. Xiao Wang is a Yale medical oncologist that cares for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies as part of the Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers at Smilow Cancer Hospital in North Haven. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ascopubs.org/do/association-between-eol-sact-and-healthcare-utilization https://ascopubs.org/do/association-between-eol-sact-and-healthcare-utilization Host Dr. Davide Soldato and guests Dr. Kerin Adelson and Dr. Maureen Canavan discuss JCO article "Association Between Systemic Anticancer Therapy Administration Near the End of Life with Health Care and Hospice Utilization in Older Adults: A SEER Medicare Analysis of End-of-Life Care Quality,” highlighting adverse outcomes for patients who receive any type of systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) at EOL (End of Life) and the need for better communication between oncologists and patients regarding expected risk and benefits of such treatments to properly align goals-of-care. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/health/cancer-young-people-deaths.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/health/cancer-young-people-deaths.html Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers in younger people, but that has brought a debate over whether many cases ever needed to be found. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/new-community-partnership-to-expand-access-to-colorectal-cancer-screening-across-new-haven/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/new-community-partnership-to-expand-access-to-colorectal-cancer-screening-across-new-haven/ A new partnership between Yale School of Medicine and the New Haven community is taking aim at one of the most preventable yet persistent causes of cancer deaths: colorectal cancer. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:25:00 Z https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/less-than-half-of-incarcerated-population-receives-recommended-cancer-care https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/less-than-half-of-incarcerated-population-receives-recommended-cancer-care In an interview with CancerNetwork®, Cary P. Gross, MD, professor of General Medicine and Epidemiology, as well as the founder and director of the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at the Yale School of Medicine, discussed findings from a study he coauthored and published in JAMA Network Open. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/data-show-increased-cancer-related-mortality-in-incarcerated-population https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/data-show-increased-cancer-related-mortality-in-incarcerated-population A longitudinal study published in JAMA NetworkOpen sought to explore quality of care among patients who are incarcerated or recently released and compare their outcomes with those of the general population. One of the study authors, Cary P. Gross, MD, discussed the background for this study in an interview with CancerNetwork. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/118569 https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/118569 A study by YSPH Professor Michaela Dinan and colleagues finds that for older, long-term cancer survivors, age, comorbidities, and prior cardiovascular disease events, and not chemotherapy, were the primary drivers of late cardiovascular disease events. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/03/incarcerated-people-gaps-exist-quality-cancer-care https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/03/incarcerated-people-gaps-exist-quality-cancer-care A new Yale study investigates the quality of cancer care among those diagnosed with cancer during or immediately after incarceration. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:00 Z https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20251022/clinical-judgment-opioid-prescriptions-declining-for-patients-with-cancer-without-pain https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20251022/clinical-judgment-opioid-prescriptions-declining-for-patients-with-cancer-without-pain Although opioids are “necessary” for cancer care and prescribing is declining over time, clinicians appear to be using their clinical judgment on when to prescribe them. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/10/28/study-reveals-demographic-disparities-uptake-colorectal-cancer-screenings https://news.yale.edu/2025/10/28/study-reveals-demographic-disparities-uptake-colorectal-cancer-screenings A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health shows that the use of colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical tests has decreased, while stool DNA test use has increased among privately insured adults. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.curetoday.com/view/improving-end-of-life-care-making-hospice-and-home-support-accessible https://www.curetoday.com/view/improving-end-of-life-care-making-hospice-and-home-support-accessible Experts discuss how better hospice and home care reimbursement can help patients receive compassionate end-of-life care at home. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/yale-study-finds-reduced-opioid-prescribing-for-some-patients-with-cancer/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/yale-study-finds-reduced-opioid-prescribing-for-some-patients-with-cancer/ An analysis of opioid use and prescriptions for more than 10,000 Connecticut patients with cancer found modest decreases in both new and additional painkiller prescribing from 2016 to 2020, as reported Sept. 22 in Cancer. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/balancing-transparency-and-anxiety-pediatric-oncology-post-c/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/balancing-transparency-and-anxiety-pediatric-oncology-post-c/ It has been nearly five years since the 21st Century Cures Act got a final rule mandating that patients have immediate access to all information in their electronic health record. Yet, there has been limited research into how the law has affected the cancer care experience for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer, their caregivers, and clinicians. Interviews with patients, caregivers, and oncological care teams find that immediate access is a "double-edge sword." Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/boosting-access-to-kidney-cancer-treatments/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/boosting-access-to-kidney-cancer-treatments/ YSPH's Dr. Michaela Dinan spent six years studying treatment barriers to new oral medications for kidney cancer patients. Her findings are now cited in updated treatment guidelines published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ananda-lewis-breast-cancer-alternative-treatment_l_684b0d47e4b0c565110881a9?c7h https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ananda-lewis-breast-cancer-alternative-treatment_l_684b0d47e4b0c565110881a9?c7h Dr. Cary Gross, founder and director of Yale School of Medicine’s Cancer Outcomes Public Policy and Effectiveness Research Center, said some people are concerned about the side effects associated with chemotherapy. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/united-by-cancer-research-one-mission-one-voice/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/united-by-cancer-research-one-mission-one-voice/ National Cancer Research Month was introduced by The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) to highlight the importance of lifesaving research for the millions of people worldwide affected by cancer. This year’s theme is ‘United by Cancer Research: One Mission. One Voice.’ In honor of our researchers, physicians, and patients and their families, we aim to raise awareness and emphasize the importance and impact of cancer research being conducted at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/prostate-cancer-screenings-active-surveillance-and-treatment-with-dr-michael-leapman/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/prostate-cancer-screenings-active-surveillance-and-treatment-with-dr-michael-leapman/ Advice on prostate cancer screening, active surveillance, and treatment Mon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/genetic-test-underused-in-cancer-care/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/genetic-test-underused-in-cancer-care/ A new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds that broad genomic profiling, an emerging oncology tool that can help identify targeted therapies for cancer patients, remains widely underused—even among certain cancers for which the test is explicitly recommended. Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/older-women-may-benefit-from-regular-mammograms/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/older-women-may-benefit-from-regular-mammograms/ A new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds an association between older women continuing to get regular mammograms and earlier stage cancer at diagnosis and lower rates of breast cancer mortality. Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.prevention.com/health/a64590321/cancer-rates-increasing-adolescents-young-adults-2025-report/ https://www.prevention.com/health/a64590321/cancer-rates-increasing-adolescents-young-adults-2025-report/ Experts agree that obesity, in combination with other factors, could be driving up the numbers. “The percentage of Americans with obesity has doubled in the past 30 years, and this trend threatens to undermine the tremendous gains we’ve made with regard to cutting our smoking rates [and decreasing smoking-related cancers],” explains Cary Gross, M.D., director of Yale School of Medicine’s Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center and member of Yale Cancer Center. Fri, 02 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/childhood-cancer-treatment-advances-treatments-outcomes-long-term-effects/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/childhood-cancer-treatment-advances-treatments-outcomes-long-term-effects/ Prasanna Ananth, MD, MPH discussed pediatric oncology and how Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/yale-cancer-answers-with-dr-prasanna-ananth-healing-and-hope-in-pediatric-cancer-care/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/yale-cancer-answers-with-dr-prasanna-ananth-healing-and-hope-in-pediatric-cancer-care/ On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Dr. Eric Winer interviewed Dr. Prasanna Ananth. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20250115/how-to-avoid-overtreatment-of-prostate-cancer https://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20250115/how-to-avoid-overtreatment-of-prostate-cancer Despite a big increase in watchful waiting in the past 15 years, a new study from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system shows that overtreatment of prostate cancer persists. Find out how to discuss the situation with your doctor. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/yale-cancer-answers-with-dr-michaela-dinan-emerging-trends-in-cancer-care-outcomes/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/yale-cancer-answers-with-dr-michaela-dinan-emerging-trends-in-cancer-care-outcomes/ Dr. Michaela Dinan on Yale Cancer Answers. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/well/mammogram-3d-dbt.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/well/mammogram-3d-dbt.html “By the time we know the answer, this will already be the default technology,” said Dr. Ilana Richman, an assistant professor at the Yale School of Medicine and member o Yale Cancer Center who has studied adoption of the procedure across the United States. Almost half of all mammography units in the country are now tomosynthesis units, and more than 90 percent of all breast imaging facilities in the country offer the procedure, according to federal data. Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/more-patients-opting-for-close-monitoring-of-early-stage-prostate-cancer/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/more-patients-opting-for-close-monitoring-of-early-stage-prostate-cancer/ A new study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine found a substantial increase in the adoption of active surveillance (AS) and watchful waiting (WW) treatment strategies over the past decade — an encouraging trend for men seeking less-invasive treatment options. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news/breakthroughsreview/article/pediatric-cancer-care/ https://medicine.yale.edu/cancer/news/breakthroughsreview/article/pediatric-cancer-care/ The team of specialists who care for the newly diagnosed young cancer patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital each year are well prepared and ready to meet all their patients’ needs, medical and otherwise. Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/dr-michael-leapman-on-yale-cancer-answers-surgical-options-for-prostate-cancer/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/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. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/dr-cary-gross-on-yale-cancer-answers-health-equity-and-cancer-prevention/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/dr-cary-gross-on-yale-cancer-answers-health-equity-and-cancer-prevention/ On October 6, 2024, Dr. Cary Gross spoke with Dr. Eric Winer on Yale Cancer Answers. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-colonoscopies-young.html https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-colonoscopies-young.html Colon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advised in 2021 that colonoscopy screening begin at the age of 45, not 50 as had been previously recommended. Now, Yale School of Public Health research shows the new guideline may have led to a tripling in the use of the gold-standard screen among folks ages 45 to 49. But scientists say the numbers are still too low. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/are-comprehensive-genetic-profiles-helping-treat-cancer-patients/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/are-comprehensive-genetic-profiles-helping-treat-cancer-patients/ A new study cautions against the growing use of comprehensive genetic profiling as part of cancer treatment. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:30:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/ambient-heat-during-pregnancy-linked-to-increased-risk-of-childhood-cancer/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/ambient-heat-during-pregnancy-linked-to-increased-risk-of-childhood-cancer/ Yale School of Public Health researchers evaluate the association between exposure to hot temperatures during pregnancy and the risk of cancer in children. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:30:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/combined-data-speaks-volumes-for-prostate-cancer-treatment/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/combined-data-speaks-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. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/counting-steps-or-watching-clock-longer-life-2024a1000ac2?form=fpf https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/counting-steps-or-watching-clock-longer-life-2024a1000ac2?form=fpf Dr. Cary Cross on exercise recommendations. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/counting-steps-or-watching-clock-longer-life-2024a1000ac2 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/counting-steps-or-watching-clock-longer-life-2024a1000ac2 Cary Gross, MD, Yale professor of medicine (general internal medicine) and of epidemiology (chronic diseases), comments on a study on exercise recommendations. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3445335506722-most-cancer-treatments-are-useless-for-patients-with-advanced-tumors-near-end-of-life https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3445335506722-most-cancer-treatments-are-useless-for-patients-with-advanced-tumors-near-end-of-life Chemotherapies, immunotherapies, targeted therapies and hormone therapies do not improve survival rates in patients with very advanced tumors near the end of life, according to findings published Thursday in the journal JAMA Oncology . Fri, 17 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/oncologists-should-re-evaluate-cancer-treatments-near-end-of-life/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/oncologists-should-re-evaluate-cancer-treatments-near-end-of-life/ The findings revealed no statistically significant survival benefit for patients treated at practices that used more systemic therapy compared with those that used less. Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/2024-teachers-and-mentor-of-the-year-announced/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/2024-teachers-and-mentor-of-the-year-announced/ Three outstanding members of the Yale School of Public Health faculty are honored as part of the 2024 distinguished faculty awards. Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://getmegiddy.com/new-mammogram-guidelines-age-40 https://getmegiddy.com/new-mammogram-guidelines-age-40 “Many, however, have already advised people to consider starting screening mammograms at age 40,” said Maryam Lustberg, director of the Center for Breast Cancer at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/prasanna-ananth-named-as-an-emerging-leader-in-hospice-and-palliative-care-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/prasanna-ananth-named-as-an-emerging-leader-in-hospice-and-palliative-care-2024/ Prasanna Ananth, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Yale School of Medicine, was named an Emerging Leaders in Hospice and Palliative Care by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Mon, 06 May 2024 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/breast-cancer-research/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/breast-cancer-research/ Declines in the death rate for breast cancer have furthered overall progress in cancer mortality. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/on-a-mission/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/on-a-mission/ Marcella Nunez-Smith is laser-focused on eliminating inequities among marginalized people. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.vox.com/health/24055531/prostate-cancer-lloyd-austin https://www.vox.com/health/24055531/prostate-cancer-lloyd-austin Today, Explained [a podcast] digs into the stigma associated with prostate cancer diagnosis like Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s, and the fear many men have of the exam itself. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.urologytimes.com/view/dr-leapman-discusses-the-rapid-adoption-of-psma-pet https://www.urologytimes.com/view/dr-leapman-discusses-the-rapid-adoption-of-psma-pet Michael Leapman, MD, MHS, shares background and key findings from the study, “Temporal and regional patterns of prostate cancer positron emission tomography imaging among commercial insurance beneficiaries in the United States.” Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/disparities-in-breast-reconstruction-rates-after-mastectomies-for-older-asian-american-and-south-korean-women/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/disparities-in-breast-reconstruction-rates-after-mastectomies-for-older-asian-american-and-south-korean-women/ New research illustrates remarkably lower use of immediate breast reconstruction in older women of Asian descent. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/overdiagnosis-and-preventative-screening-a-qanda-with-ilana-richman/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/overdiagnosis-and-preventative-screening-a-qanda-with-ilana-richman/ In a Q&A, Ilana Richman, MD, MHS, assistant professor of medicine (general medicine), discusses why overdiagnosis is a concern, the challenges of assessing the benefit of new screening technologies, and the risks and benefits people should weigh when considering preventative screening. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/henry-s-park-md-mph-in-honor-of-lung-cancer-awareness-month/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/copper/news-article/henry-s-park-md-mph-in-honor-of-lung-cancer-awareness-month/ Henry S. Park, MD, MPH, participates in a Q&A for Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z