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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 17, 2025

Hartford Hospital Launches “Take the Time” Mobile Mammography Van

Hartford Hospital is rolling out its new “Take the Time” 3D Mobile Mammography Van, bringing advanced breast cancer screening straight [...]

November 12, 2025

Do I Need a PSA Test for Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in American men — and it often grows quietly. “Prostate cancer [...]

November 05, 2025

Connecticut Welcomes State’s First Proton Therapy Technology

A major milestone in cancer treatment has arrived in Connecticut. Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health System and Proton International [...]

October 25, 2025

6 Things to Know About Breast Reconstruction

If you’re preparing for breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction may be an important part of your healing journey — physically [...]

October 12, 2025

What Dense Breast Tissue Means for Your Health

Dense breast tissue is something you might see on a mammogram report. But what does it really mean, and why [...]

October 02, 2025

Could Your Workout Routine Protect You From Cancer?

We all know exercise is good for your heart, your weight and even your mood. But could your daily workout [...]

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In this FREE webinar, join Sara Mitchell, Medicare Educator, to learn about what Medicare is and how it works, the different parts of [...]

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Webinar: Medicare 101 Understanding Your Options

In this FREE webinar, join Sara Mitchell, Medicare Educator, to learn about what Medicare is and how it works, the different parts of [...]

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Webinar: Medicare 101 Understanding Your Options

In this FREE webinar, join Sara Mitchell, Medicare Educator, to learn about what Medicare is and how it works, the different parts of [...]

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