Nancy Borstelmann
Psycho-oncology social worker; Assistant Professor at Yale Child Study Center, Chief of Family and Behavioral Health Services in Hematology/Oncology, and Co-Director of the Early Onset Cancer Program at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital.
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Sep 16, 2026
Eric WinerHOST
Nancy, what went into the development of the early onset cancer program at Yale? Why did you all develop this?
Nancy BorstelmannGUEST
So as we've been talking about the rising numbers of cancer being diagnosed in younger patients, I think we kind of collectively wanted to respond to that with a pretty comprehensive view of what is going to be most helpful.
Nancy BorstelmannGUEST
So number one, looking at how to, as we've touched on earlier, supporting patients with the complexity of psychosocial, more unique needs of this younger population.
Nancy BorstelmannGUEST
Thinking about what are some of the gaps in research that are out there and what can we influence with our own program, but also in partnership with others.
Nancy BorstelmannGUEST
So we want to be able to do some education for those in the community about cancer risk.
Nancy BorstelmannGUEST
And finally, thinking about physicians, clinicians, nurses, and others, where we might be able to help do some more informing about the key issues for these younger patients.