Yale Cancer Center (YCC) is one of only 56 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation and the only such center in Connecticut. Cancer treatment for patients is available at Smilow Cancer Hospital through 13 multidisciplinary teams and at 15 Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Centers in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Comprehensive cancer centers play a vital role in the advancement of the NCI’s goal of reducing morbidity and mortality from cancer through scientific research, cancer prevention, and innovative cancer treatment.
Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways on Small Cell Lung Cancer
August 6th 2024In a forward-looking discussion, Ticiana Leal, MD; Anne Chiang, MD, PhD; Afshin Dowlati, MD; and Tarita O. Thomas, MD, PhD, offer their concluding insights on the evolving landscape of clinical trials and the future directions of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) treatment, highlighting promising areas of research and potential breakthroughs that may shape the management of this challenging disease in the years to come.
Reviewing Ideate-Lung02: Durable Responses in Advanced SCLC
July 30th 2024Medical experts review the Ideate-Lung02 phase 3 clinical trial, exploring the potential for ifinatamab to elicit durable responses in patients with advanced small cell lung cancer (SCLC), and discussing the implications of these findings for the future treatment landscape of SCLC.
DELLphi-301: Platinum Chemotherapy Efficacy in SCLC Survival
July 23rd 2024In a detailed analysis, key opinion leaders (KOLs) review the results of the DELLphi-301 Phase 2 clinical trial, assessing the efficacy of platinum-based chemotherapy in the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and its impact on overall survival outcomes for patients enrolled in the study.