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Dr. Kevin Billingsley Profile
Meet Dr. Kevin Billingsley, Chief Medical Officer of Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital.
13 Jan 2021
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Join Us For The Digestive Health Virtual CME Series 2021
Join Us For The Digestive Health Virtual CME Series 2021
5 Jan 2021
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Health Nuts
Eating tree nuts may decrease cancer risk, especially for cancers of the digestive system.
Source: Cancer Today
18 Dec 2020
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Yale Doc Says Lowering Recommended Age For Colon Screening is Critical Following Rise in Colorectal Cancer in Younger Patients
The United States Preventative Services taskforce has released a recommendation that colon cancer screenings start at age 45 instead of 50. It’s because more young people are being diagnosed with colon cancer. Dr. Pamela Kunz says the new recommendation is due to the staggering hike in younger cases of colon cancer.
Source: WTNH News 8
28 Oct 2020
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Video: Learn more about Yale Cancer Center Director and Physician-in-Chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital, Dr. Charles Fuchs
Dr. Charles Fuchs talks about being the Yale Cancer Center Director and Physician-in-Chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital.
22 Oct 2020
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Smilow Shares: HBOC Cancer Risks, Part 2
Smilow Shares features talks on genetic counseling and testing. On October 6th, an overview of risk factors for pancreatic cancers and screening for men w/ HBC Syndromes, melanoma, prostate, and others was discussed along with a talk on Breast Reconstruction Options.
7 Oct 2020
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Yale Doctor Stresses Importance of Colon Cancer Screening in Wake of Actor's Death
Chadwick Boseman’s death stunned many last month. The 43-year-old actor and role model battled colon cancer since 2016. "His death at a young age was incredibly tragic and has certainly raised a lot of questions about colon cancer screening," said Dr. Pamela Kunz, leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancers program at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Source: WFSB Channel 3
8 Sep 2020
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No One is Immune’: Boseman’s Death Shows Colon Cancer Affecting Young and Black Americans
Experts said the death of actor Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer at 43, while tragic, could help shed light on the illness’s impact on the Black community, as well as the fact that more young people are contracting the disease.
Source: CT Post
1 Sep 2020
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Boyer Wins International Recognition for Liver Work
Boyer Wins International Recognition for Liver Work
1 Sep 2020
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Doctor Warns of Cancer Scare You Need to Know About
Doctor Warns of Cancer Scare You Need to Know About
Source: Eat This, Not That!
18 Aug 2020
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Project Purple Podcast: Fighting For a Cure With Dr. James Farrell, MD, MBChB
Listen to Dr. James Farrell share his background and discuss the incredible work going on at Smillow Cancer Hospital
Source: Project Purple Podcast on SoundCloud
7 Aug 2020
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Pamela Kunz, MD, Leader of Gastrointestinal Cancers Program at Smilow
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela L. Kunz, MD, as Leader for the Gastrointestinal Cancers Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center and Director of GI Medical Oncology within the Section of Medical Oncology.
6 Aug 2020
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Video: Xavier Llor, MD, PhD, on Colorectal Cancer: Why Are More Younger People Being Affected?
Xavier Llor, MD, PhD, of Yale University School of Medicine, discusses the steep rise of early-onset colorectal cancer over the past 15 years, which cannot be explained by genetic predisposition but may be prompted by environmental factors (Session ED35).
Source: The ASCO Post
3 Aug 2020
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Meet the Physician: Kevin G. Billingsley, MD, MBA
Meet the Physician: Kevin G. Billingsley, MD, MBA
8 Jul 2020
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Video: Gastrointestinal Cancer Care in the Time of COVID-19
Dr. Christina Gomez and other oncologists spoke on a panel about Gastrointestinal Cancer Care in the time of COVID-19.
Source: Total Health Conferencing
2 Apr 2020
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Deadlier Colon Cancer Develops Differently in Women and Men
WHRY-affiliated researchers have found that colon cancer tumor cells produce energy for growth differently in women and men, and that this difference is associated with a more aggressive form of tumor growth with a higher incidence in women.
18 Mar 2020
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Deadlier Colon Cancer Develops Differently in Women and Men
Researchers have found that colon cancer tumor cells produce energy for growth differently in women and men, and that this difference is associated with a more aggressive form of tumor growth with a higher incidence in women.
18 Mar 2020
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A COVID-19 Update for our Patients and Families
Smilow Cancer Hospital and our Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Centers are closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and are taking extra precautions to protect our patients and their families. Patients with cancer often have a weakened immune system, or are immunosuppressed, and are at an increased risk of infection, the flu, and other viruses.
18 Mar 2020
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Information for our Patients about COVID–19 from Smilow Cancer Hospital
Smilow Cancer Hospital is closely monitoring the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and is taking extra precautions to protect our patients and their families. Patients with cancer often have a weakened immune system, or are immunosuppressed, and are at an increased risk of infection, the flu, and other viruses.
12 Mar 2020
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Dr. Kevin Billingsley Joins Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital
Kevin Billingsley, MD has been appointed Chief Medical Officer for Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital and a Professor in the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine.
19 Feb 2020