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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

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 [...]

July 25, 2025

What Is Adenocarcinoma?

You may not recognize the word “adenocarcinoma,” but it’s actually one of the most common types of cancer. It can [...]

July 24, 2025

The Hospital of Central Connecticut Celebrates 10 Years of Transformative Cancer Care

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) marked a major milestone in July, celebrating ten [...]

Popular Events

Monday, Aug 25, 2025, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

On Site: Yoga for Survivors

A gentle yoga class led by a certified Y4C yoga instructor. Please wear comfortable clothing. Mats will be provided. Registration and [...]

Monday, Aug 25, 2025, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

On Site: Yoga for Survivors

A gentle yoga class led by a certified Y4C yoga instructor. Please wear comfortable clothing. Mats will be provided. Registration and [...]

Tuesday, Aug 26, 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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