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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 09, 2025

5 Ways To Strengthen Your Immune System After Cancer Treatment

Finishing cancer treatment is a big step – but your immune system still needs time to recover. “Treatments like chemotherapy, [...]

September 01, 2025

3 Causes of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men – and it can affect everything from how you [...]

August 19, 2025

Celebrate Life: Honoring Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Across Connecticut

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute is hosting a statewide Celebrate Life event to celebrate the strength, resilience and hope of cancer [...]

August 12, 2025

5 Causes of Pancreatitis

Your pancreas may not get much attention, but it plays a big role behind the scenes – helping you digest [...]

August 09, 2025

5 Best Foods for Cancer Survivors

After cancer, you’re ready to heal. And one powerful way to support your recover is by putting the right food [...]

July 31, 2025

St. Vincent’s Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Breast Health

St. Vincent’s Medical Center has earned the distinction of Certified Quality Breast Center, the second-highest recognition awarded by the National [...]

Popular Events

Sunday, Sep 14, 2025, 10:30AM - 1:30PM

On Site: Celebration of Cancer Survival - Bridgeport

You are cordially invited to attend Celebrate Life, our annual event dedicated to honoring cancer survivors and caregivers, recognizing the [...]

Sunday, Sep 14, 2025, 10:30AM - 1:30PM

On Site: Celebration of Cancer Survival - Bridgeport

You are cordially invited to attend Celebrate Life, our annual event dedicated to honoring cancer survivors and caregivers, recognizing the [...]

Sunday, Sep 14, 2025, 10:30AM - 1:30PM

On Site: Celebration of Cancer Survival - Bridgeport

You are cordially invited to attend Celebrate Life, our annual event dedicated to honoring cancer survivors and caregivers, recognizing the [...]

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