https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-rss/?orgId=114963&title=Peter+E.+Schwartz+Discovery+to+Cure+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Discovery to Cure en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:26 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/breast-cancer-drug-is-effective-for-treatment-resistant-uterine-cancer/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/breast-cancer-drug-is-effective-for-treatment-resistant-uterine-cancer/ A targeted chemotherapy drug approved for treatment of breast cancer showed clinical benefit in patients with treatment-resistant uterine cancer. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/17-yale-obgyn-physicians-named-top-doctors-for-2026/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/17-yale-obgyn-physicians-named-top-doctors-for-2026/ Seventeen Yale Ob/Gyn faculty members have been recognized in Connecticut Magazine's 2026 “Top Doctors” edition. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-pioneers-in-obgyn/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-pioneers-in-obgyn/ The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine highlights some of the women who were recognized as part of the 100 year anniversary of women at the university. This group has made important medical and scientific contributions to the field of women's health. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-pilot-project-program-award-cycle-now-open/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-pilot-project-program-award-cycle-now-open/ Since 1998, Women’s Health Research at Yale’s signature Pilot Project Program has provided critical seed funding for Yale faculty examining sex differences across health in conditions that affect women differently, disproportionately, and uniquely. Our program serves as an incubator for catalyzing new approaches to understanding the health of women, and/or the influence of sex differences on health, consistent with the NIH definition. The 2025-26 application process is now open. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/hysterectomy/ovary-removal-before-menopause-can-have-lasting-health-consequences-study-finds/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/hysterectomy/ovary-removal-before-menopause-can-have-lasting-health-consequences-study-finds/ For women not at increased risk of ovarian cancer, the procedure is often unnecessary and can harm cardiovascular and bone health. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/september-is-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-3/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/september-is-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-3/ Dr. Elena Ratner, a gynecologic oncologist from Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital, joined WTNH's Good Morning Connecticut for a discussion on ovarian cancer awareness month and new treatments making a difference for patients. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/peters-personal-side-remembering-yale-obgyns-peter-e-schwartz-md/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/peters-personal-side-remembering-yale-obgyns-peter-e-schwartz-md/ Many people knew Peter E. Schwartz, MD, for being a pioneer in women's health and for establishing the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Yale School of Medicine, but there was much more to the man who passed away last October. Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-obgyn-ranked-no-1-by-scholargps/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-obgyn-ranked-no-1-by-scholargps/ ScholarGPS, a scholarly analytics platform and database that provides quantitative rankings, has named Yale Ob/Gyn No. 1 of all obstetrics and gynecology programs in the "Academic Institutional Ranking" category for all-time publications and citations. Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/top-doctors-yale-obgyn-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/top-doctors-yale-obgyn-2025/ Connecticut Magazine names 16 Yale Ob/Gyn physicians in their 2025 "Top Doctors'" list. Fri, 09 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/beverly-levy-walk-and-block-party-highlights-value-of-cancer-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/beverly-levy-walk-and-block-party-highlights-value-of-cancer-research/ Hundreds participate in the annual Beverly Levy Walk and Block Party on May 4 at the Orange Fairgrounds to raise money for gynecologic cancer research. Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/they-were-pregnant-then-doctors-found-cancer-4-women-on-their-rare-diagnoses-110038554.html https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/they-were-pregnant-then-doctors-found-cancer-4-women-on-their-rare-diagnoses-110038554.html “As women are having children at older ages, cancer diagnoses are becoming more common,” Dr. Elena Ratner, a gynecologic oncologist at Yale Cancer Center, tells Yahoo Life. Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nationalgeographic.com/health/article/stages-of-cancer-early-screening https://www.nationalgeographic.com/health/article/stages-of-cancer-early-screening DCIS “only becomes stage I, II, III, or IV cancer when it bursts through the milk ducts and starts spreading," says Mehra Golshan, deputy chief medical officer for surgical services at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital in Connecticut. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-cancer-center-research-breakthroughs-unveiled-at-aacr-annual-meeting/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-cancer-center-research-breakthroughs-unveiled-at-aacr-annual-meeting/ Yale Cancer Center presentations at the AACR Annual Meeting will include oral and poster presentations as well as educational sessions, showcasing cutting-edge cancer science and medicine. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/health/princess-kate-middleton-cancer-remission.html?partner=calculated https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/health/princess-kate-middleton-cancer-remission.html?partner=calculated While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed by an earlier diagnosis. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/39th-annual-ella-t-grasso-memorial-conference/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/39th-annual-ella-t-grasso-memorial-conference/ Yale Ob/Gyn faculty presented their research during the Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital's 39th Annual Ella T. Grasso Memorial Conference in Gynecologic Oncology, held on Nov. 6 at the Yale West Haven Campus. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/first-annual-enrollment-and-community-health-fair-hosted-by-smilow-cancer-hospital-and-acs/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/first-annual-enrollment-and-community-health-fair-hosted-by-smilow-cancer-hospital-and-acs/ On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the first annual Enrollment and Community Health Fair was hosted by Smilow Cancer Hospital and the American Cancer Society. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/in-memoriam-peter-e-schwartz-md/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/in-memoriam-peter-e-schwartz-md/ Peter Schwartz was dedicated to improving women’s health, an innovator of clinical treatment approaches, and a national leader in his field. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/09/22/how-robotic-surgeries-are-transforming-patient-care/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/09/22/how-robotic-surgeries-are-transforming-patient-care/ This summer, Yale New Haven Health hosted the Yale Robotic Surgery Symposium to celebrate the milestone of 30,000 robot-assisted surgeries. Hear from departmental leaders and others on how we got here and why it matters. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/video/health-headlines-what-to-know-for-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/10039204/ https://www.wtnh.com/video/health-headlines-what-to-know-for-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/10039204/ In today's health headlines, WTNH discusses Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with Yale Cancer Center gynecologic oncologist Dr. Elena Ratner. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/when-it-comes-to-robotic-surgery-the-future-is-now/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/when-it-comes-to-robotic-surgery-the-future-is-now/ Yale Robotic Surgery Symposium celebrates 30,000 robotic-assisted cases completed across the Yale New Haven Health System. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.healthline.com/health-news/ultrasound-screening-often-misses-endometrial-cancer-black-females https://www.healthline.com/health-news/ultrasound-screening-often-misses-endometrial-cancer-black-females “Since we know that ultrasound assessment is not always accurate in Black women, other screening modalities are essential for early cancer detection, including symptom awareness and advocacy,” Elena Ratner, MD, MBA, a gynecologic oncologist at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital, told Healthline. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-cancer-center-faculty-and-trainees-present-at-aacr-annual-meeting/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-cancer-center-faculty-and-trainees-present-at-aacr-annual-meeting/ The AACR Annual Meeting is the focal point of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, other health care professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. From population science and prevention; to cancer biology, translational, and clinical studies; to survivorship and advocacy; the AACR Annual Meeting highlights the work of the best minds in cancer research from institutions all over the world. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/topical-shows-promise-in-treating-precancerous-cervical-condition/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/topical-shows-promise-in-treating-precancerous-cervical-condition/ A phase II trial of a topical treatment, led by Yale Cancer Center researchers, shows its promise as a non-invasive treatment for individuals with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:00:00 Z https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/preventative-chemotherapy?loggedin=true&rnd=1711822236811 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/preventative-chemotherapy?loggedin=true&rnd=1711822236811 "The intent of all these treatments is to destroy cancer cells, even when they are microscopic," says Elena Ratner, a physician and gynecologic oncologist at Yale Cancer Center. Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/health-headlines-what-to-know-about-chemotherapy/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/health-headlines-what-to-know-about-chemotherapy/ In today’s health headlines, what to know about chemotherapy, is it being replaced with immunotherapy and how often does cancer get detected during treatment for other conditions? Gynecologic oncologist and co-chief of the gynecologic oncology section at Yale Cancer Center, Dr. Elena Ratner, joined News 8 to discuss these topics. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.mother.ly/health-wellness/womens-health/iud-and-ovarian-cancer/ https://www.mother.ly/health-wellness/womens-health/iud-and-ovarian-cancer/ From hormonal options to natural family planning, finding the right birth control method is a deeply personal decision—but luckily, you have choices. Understanding the risks and benefits of each option can help you make an informed choice that aligns with your body and lifestyle. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular choice for women who don’t want to remember to take a pill every day or are looking for a low-maintenance form of birth control. Some women love that the hormonal IUD shortens or even stops menstruation altogether. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 20,000 women in the US will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2023. “Ovarian cancer continues to be such a challenging cancer because the great majority of these cancers are still diagnosed in late stages,” shares Elena Ratner, MD, gynecologic oncologist at Yale Cancer Center. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/new-yale-study-shows-aerobic-exercise-relieves-pain-for-ovarian-cancer-survivors/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/new-yale-study-shows-aerobic-exercise-relieves-pain-for-ovarian-cancer-survivors/ The phase III trial results hold the potential to transform supportive care for ovarian cancer survivors by offering a new approach to managing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:00:00 Z