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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

July 08, 2025

Does Deodorant Cause Cancer?

It’s a question that’s been circling for years: Can deodorant cause cancer? Ingredients like aluminum, parabens and fragrance have raised [...]

July 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 [...]

June 18, 2025

CHA Recognizes Healthcare Heroes, Cardiac Team

St. Vincent’s Medical Center has been honored with the prestigious 2025 John D. Thompson Award by the Connecticut Hospital Association. [...]

June 18, 2025

5 Signs of a Cancerous Mole

Moles are a normal part of your skin – and most are nothing to worry about. But some can turn [...]

June 05, 2025

Celebrate Summer By Scheduling Your Mammogram

As the days grow longer and thoughts turn to beach trips and backyard barbecues, the change of season offers more [...]

June 04, 2025

How to Support a Loved One When They Have Cancer

When someone you love has cancer, it affects you, too. You want to be there for them – but it’s [...]

Popular Events

Thursday, Jul 17, 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.

Thursday, Jul 17, 2025, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

On Site: Chair yoga for survivors

A gentle seated yoga class led by a certified Y4C yoga instructor. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration and oncologist's note [...]

Saturday, Jul 19, 2025, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

On Site - Crystal singing bowls

Our bodies are largely comprised of water, and water is liquid crystal. Science has proven that every atom emits its own vibrational [...]

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