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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.

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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 [...]

June 03, 2025

MidState Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Breast Healthcare

MidState Medical Center has been awarded the designation of Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence by the National Quality Measures [...]

June 03, 2025

Prevent Cancer Recurrence Through Healthy Living

After a breast cancer diagnosis, you might be worried about how your body will react to cancer treatments. But keeping [...]

May 16, 2025

7 Household Goods That Might Cause Cancer

We use them every day without a second thought – cleaning sprays, candles, even batteries. But common household goods might [...]

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 [...]

Popular Events

Monday, Jun 09, 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, Jun 10, 2025, 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Webinar: Zentangle

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

Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Webinar: Hiatal hernia, what is it?

Start here to learn about hiatal hernia. Join Dr. Tyler Van Backer of the Hartford HealthCare Digestive Health Institute and Medical [...]

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