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Latest Videos

Medical Rounds: Important To Get Mammograms and Screenings

Medical Rounds, with Alvaro Menendez, MD, Hartford HealthCare (HHC) Cancer Institute Breast Program, about cancer diagnosis being impacted by the pandemic, people delaying testing or seeking care. Encouraging people not to delay and come in for diagnosis and treatment.

No One Fights Alone Cancer Symposium

No One Fights Alone, about a local woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer and got a mastectomy, but then was also diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She is raising awareness and money for Jill's Baskets, gift baskets with items that helped her after her mastectomy, symposium and fundraiser coming up on June 8.

Cancer Drug Shortages

Learn important information about cancer drug shortages — and what you can do.

Latest News

November 29, 2024

6 Types of Tests Your Doctor Might Use to Diagnose Cancer

If you’re preparing for cancer testing, we understand how overwhelming the process can feel — and how challenging it may [...]

November 21, 2024

Does Soy Raise My Risk of Cancer?

Have you been skipping soy because you’ve heard it causes cancer? It’s a common misconception, but here’s some good news [...]

November 15, 2024

All Hartford HealthCare Hospitals Earn Straight A’s for Safety

For the second time, all seven Hartford HealthCare hospitals received “A” grades for safety from The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s [...]

October 25, 2024

What to Know About the New Ovarian Cancer Blood Test

A new blood test for ovarian cancer is making headlines with big promises—but does it live up to the hype? [...]

October 17, 2024

6 Questions to Ask After a Cancer Diagnosis

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming — you may cycle through feelings of disbelief, anger, anxiety or even numbness. [...]

October 09, 2024

6 Things to Know About a Mastectomy, According to a Breast Surgeon

When you’re facing a mastectomy or considering breast reconstruction, it’s natural to have a lot of emotions and questions about [...]

Upcoming Classes & Events

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024, 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Webinar: Understanding Abdominal Muscle Separation

Join us in a free webinar to learn more about abdominal muscle separation. Board Certified general surgeon, Dr. Chike Chukwumah and Shannon [...]

Thursday, Dec 05, 2024, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

On Site: Chair yoga for survivors

A gentle seated yoga class led by a certified Y4C yoga instructor. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration and oncologist's note [...]

Thursday, Dec 05, 2024, 6:00PM - 7:30PM

Webinar: Brain Tumor Support Group

In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who are navigating through life after a Brain Tumor diagnosis. Open to both those who [...]

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