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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, 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.
February 26, 2025
Cancer can seem like it strikes at random, but your body is actually working around the clock to prevent it. [...]
February 05, 2025
It might not be a topic you want to think about, but it’s an important one: Can oral sex increase [...]
February 04, 2025
A good night’s sleep is essential for your health and well-being — but when you’re going through cancer treatment, it [...]
January 29, 2025
In the world of sweeteners, it’s stirred up plenty of debate. But does aspartame actually cause cancer? Diane Avino, RDN, [...]
January 03, 2025
The fatigue from cancer treatment isn’t just about feeling tired — it’s a deep exhaustion that can’t be fixed with [...]
December 20, 2024
When you think of mistletoe, you probably picture holiday decorations and stolen kisses. But for centuries, mistletoe has also been [...]
This class is for patients who will undergo Joint replacement surgery at Backus or Windham Hospital. Providing education on how to prepare [...]
In this FREE virtual info session, join Katherine Baich-Colon, RN, BSN, Neurosurgery Nurse Navigator to learn about DBS as a treatment [...]
Join us for a free webinar to become a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper for suicide prevention and be able to help [...]
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