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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

April 30, 2025

4 Types of Cancer That May Be Hereditary

Most cancers aren’t inherited — but some people carry genetic mutations passed down from a parent that can significantly raise [...]

April 25, 2025

5 Head and Neck Cancer Symptoms You Should Know

Head and neck cancer isn’t something most of us want to think about. But awareness means earlier detection and better [...]

April 09, 2025

Do Microplastics Cause Cancer?

Microplastics are everywhere — in our water, food and even the air we breathe. And now, research is finding them [...]

March 10, 2025

What Do the Different Stages of Cancer Mean?

When you’re diagnosed with cancer, one of the first things you’ll hear is the stage of your cancer. And it’s [...]

February 26, 2025

8 Ways to Prevent Cancer

Cancer can seem like it strikes at random, but your body is actually working around the clock to prevent it. [...]

February 04, 2025

5 Ways to Sleep Better During Cancer Treatment

A good night’s sleep is essential for your health and well-being — but when you’re going through cancer treatment, it [...]

Popular Events

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Webinar: Lymphedema Support Group

Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive swelling disease that can have a profound emotional impact. This group will explore the emotional [...]

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Webinar: Prostate Cancer Support Group

Start here for peer to peer support with your prostate cancer journey. In this free support group you will have the opportunity to [...]

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Webinar: Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Group

In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who are navigating through life after a gastrointestinal cancer diagnosis.

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