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Wherever you go within the Cancer Institute, a team of medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, nurses and researchers oversee your care.

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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.

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Cancer Drug Shortages

Learn important information about cancer drug shortages — and what you can do.

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Latest News

October 25, 2024

What to Know About the New Ovarian Cancer Blood Test

A new blood test for ovarian cancer is making headlines with big promises—but does it live up to the hype? [...]

October 17, 2024

6 Questions to Ask After a Cancer Diagnosis

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming — you may cycle through feelings of disbelief, anger, anxiety or even numbness. [...]

October 09, 2024

6 Things to Know About a Mastectomy, According to a Breast Surgeon

When you’re facing a mastectomy or considering breast reconstruction, it’s natural to have a lot of emotions and questions about [...]

September 23, 2024

5 Common Causes of Lung Cancer Besides Smoking

When you hear “lung cancer,” smoking is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And while it’s true that [...]

September 19, 2024

Should I Get Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer?

When it comes to your health, it’s natural to want as much information as possible — especially with something as [...]

August 16, 2024

What the BRCA Gene Means for Your Cancer Risk

If you’re a woman with a family history of breast cancer, you may have heard about the BRCA gene. But [...]

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Upcoming Classes & Events

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Webinar: Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

On Site: Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who are navigating through life after a Head and Neck cancer diagnosis. Our support [...]

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2024, 6:30PM - 9:00PM

Webinar: Zentangle

Zentangle is a method of creating abstract art through structured patterns. Like yoga and meditation, the relaxed focus of Zentangle [...]

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