- March 24, 2021
Smilow Shares Greenwich: Colorectal Cancer
- December 28, 2020Source: Runner's World
This Mother and Daughter, Who Both Have a BRCA Gene Variant, Find Strength in Running
- October 13, 2020
Smilow Shares: Fertility, Sexuality, and Menopause
- October 07, 2020
Smilow Shares: HBOC Cancer Risks, Part 2
Smilow Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program
The goals of the Smilow Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program are to provide a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach to the care of patients at increased risk of cancer, to make new research advances in the field, and to improve awareness about cancer risk and prevention through education and community outreach in New Haven and the state of Connecticut.
Our aims are:
- Clinical: Provide patient-centered care and foster collaboration amongst healthcare providers.
- Research: Advance the field of cancer genetics, risk prediction and prevention, and related treatment options
- Education: Provide clinical/didactic experiences for genetic counseling students, medical students, residents, fellows, and other providers
- Community Outreach: Promote awareness of hereditary cancer risk and provide broad-based education about cancer prevention options
Our Program is a component of Yale Cancer Center, a comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute.
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New Program Aims to Bring Prevention to the Forefront
Empowering Patients and Families with Knowledge
Smilow Cancer Hospital’s Dr. Xavier Llor discusses the evolution of genetic testing over the last 10-15 years and current testing that is available, as part of the new web module from HealthExperiencesUSA called ‘Cancer Risk that Runs in Families.’
Dr. Erin Hofstatter, Amanda Ganzak, Licensed Genetic Counselor, Camille Varin-Tremblay, Licensed Genetic Counselor, and Elizabeth Del Buono, Licensed Genetic Counselor, share information about genetic counseling and testing.
Breast Cancer: Risks, risk reduction, surveillance, preventionDr. Erin HofstatterGynecologic Cancer: Risks, risk reduction, surveillance, preventionDr. Elena RatnerFacilitator: Ruth Ann Ornstein
Breast Reconstruction Options | Dr. Tomer AvrahamPancreatic Cancer | Dr. James FarrellRisks, Surveillance: Screening for Men w/ HBC Syndromes, melanoma, prostate, and others | Amy KillieFacilitator | Claire Healy
Fertility Options | Dr. Pasquale PatrizioSexuality for cancer survivors | Johanna D’Addario, PAMenopause management | Dr. Mary Jane Minkin