Thriving Against the Odds

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Delivering Cancer Care in our Communities

Rapid developments in cancer research are leading to new, specialized technologies and treatments. Smilow Cancer Hospital is answering the demand for more subspecialty cancer care by providing access to specialized care in all Smilow locations so that patients do not have to travel or wait for appointments.

4 Prioritizing Cancers in Younger Adults

Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital’s Early Onset Cancer Program will focus on patients with cancer diagnosed between the ages of 18-49. The program has far-reaching goals to address their psychosocial needs, develop novel clinical care models, enhance clinical trials, expand research, and raise community awareness about early onset cancers.

6 Thriving Against the Odds

Martha Atwood was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, a rare disease, during the height of the COVID pandemic. The expertise, compassion, and support she received from her team at Smilow helped her to survive the traumatic experience.

9 Treating the Person, Not Just the Cancer

The Palliative Care Program at Smilow has grown to a 35 member interdisciplinary team that provides patient-focused care to patients. What that means for each patient is as different as every patient.