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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

September 23, 2024

5 Common Causes of Lung Cancer Besides Smoking

When you hear “lung cancer,” smoking is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And while it’s true that [...]

September 19, 2024

Should I Get Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer?

When it comes to your health, it’s natural to want as much information as possible — especially with something as [...]

August 20, 2024

5 Things Every Cancer Survivor Should Know

If you’re stepping into life as a cancer survivor, we understand it can come with a mix of emotions and [...]

August 16, 2024

What the BRCA Gene Means for Your Cancer Risk

If you’re a woman with a family history of breast cancer, you may have heard about the BRCA gene. But [...]

August 08, 2024

How to Check for Testicular Cancer

A testicular self-exam may not be at the top of your wellness to-do list, but it should be. Regular checks [...]

August 01, 2024

3 Treatments for Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Removal

Prostate cancer treatment can be life-saving for many men. But the road to recovery can also come with some challenges, [...]

Upcoming Classes & Events

Thursday, Oct 10, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Webinar: Cancer Caregiver Support Group

In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who are helping family/friends navigate through life after a cancer diagnosis. Our [...]

Thursday, Oct 10, 2024, 6:00PM - 7:30PM

On Site: Hispanic Women with Cancer Support Group/Grupo de apoyo para mujeres hispanas con cancer

In this bilingual support group, connect with peers who are navigating through life after a cancer diagnosis. Un grupo de apoyo que ofrece [...]

Thursday, Oct 10, 2024, 6:00PM - 7:30PM

Webinar: Hispanic Women with Cancer Support Goup/Grupo de apoyo para mujeres hispanas con cancer

In this bilingual support group, connect with peers who are navigating through life after a cancer diagnosis. Un grupo de apoyo que ofrece [...]

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