Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology Associates - ECHO

07/07/2025

2025 has been a year of change, with policymakers in Washington proposing several policies that could have a substantial impact on independent community oncology and its patients. Attend the next advocacy chat on July 9th at 12EST to learn about COA’s policy priorities and how to get involved.

In 2025, policymakers in Washington have proposed several policies that could have a substantial effect on independent community oncology, and regulators are preparing to implement provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that will also affect access to care. Join the COA Patient Advocacy Network (...

06/30/2025

On June 30th, Dr. Vanessa Johnson will be leaving our ECHO family. She will be heading to Durham, NC to work at Duke Medical Center. For over a decade, Dr. Johnson has been a highly valued member of our team. We are incredibly grateful for her vast knowledge, dedication, and compassion. She has touched the lives of so many patients and truly made a difference. She will be greatly missed. We wish Dr. Johnson all the best as she embarks on a new stage of her career.

06/30/2025

🌟 Shout Out & Thank You! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported us yesterday at Relay for Life. Whether you walked, volunteered, donated, or cheered us on—you made the day unforgettable. 💜

Your love, energy, and support are the reason we show up. This is why we Relay—forever and always. ECHO Angels 👼 💙

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I’m beyond grateful for each and every one of you.

Now let’s start thinking about 2026… what will YOU do next year for Relay for Life? Let’s keep the momentum going and make it even bigger. 💪✨

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06/28/2025

🌟 Relay for Life — What’s Your Reason? 🌟
Why do you walk? Come on out and share your story with us!

🎉 Team Echo Angels is here and ready — celebrating 40 amazing years of Echo and 40 years of Relay for Life! The rain has cleared, and it’s the perfect time to join us.

🌸 We’ve got beautiful flower bouquets in Mason jars,
🎟️ A gorgeous raffle basket, and
🍪 Homemade treats: Whoopie pies, brownie bites, and chocolate chip cookies!

Come down, say hello, and help us honor, remember, and fight back. Let’s walk together. 💜

06/27/2025

Dr. Kapur was honored to be part of hearing at the Capital to discuss the state’s 'benchmark' efforts to control health-care price hikes. The article below discusses two of the biggest drivers of increased costs which include higher drug costs and increased outpatient hospital care, including a surge in visits to emergency rooms.

Patients and employers say damage is done by surging health care costs that have gone well past state benchmarks.

06/26/2025

As Cancer Survivor Month draws to a close, we wanted to highlight another wonderful warrior. Fawn shares her insight, what she wishes she had known, and words of encouragement. Whether you are actively fighting cancer, in remission, or living with the aftermath, we salute all our amazing cancer survivors.

At age 41 in 2022, Fawn was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). She underwent a mastectomy. It was then discovered that she also had DCIS so was dealing with two different types of cancers. Fawn was fortunate to not […]

06/23/2025

On June 23, Dr. Kapur was a panelist at the Connecticut Healthcare Strategy Information Hearing to address healthcare affordability. Dr. Kapur highlighted factors that are driving up the cost of care. This includes practices being pressured toward consolidation, leading to the decimation of independent/private practices and forces patients to move to higher-cost centers.

06/23/2025

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Come on down Saturday, June 28th and Join Team ECHO's Angel's - we would LOVE to walk with you.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

06/23/2025

In honor of Cancer Survivor Month, we honor those who has been diagnosed with cancer and are living with or beyond the disease. This week, we are grateful to Mandy who provides some valuable insight about facing cancer and lessons she has learned.

In honor of Cancer Survivor Month, we would like to feature individuals who have battled cancer.  This week we spoke with Mandy Crispim. Mandy lost her mother to breast cancer at age 58.  Mandy always knew it was just a matter of […]

06/21/2025

Our foundation is out in the community today. Come say hello!

We are out at The PAST Antiques Marketplace for their tag sale today. All proceeds from our booth go right back to the foundation. Come say hello!

06/12/2025

Cancer Survivor Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the strength and resilience of cancer survivors, as well as raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and support services. A cancer survivor is an individual who has been diagnosed with cancer and is living with or beyond the disease. The term encompasses individuals at all stages of the cancer journey including those undergoing treatment, in remission, or living with advanced cancer. We cheer on all our amazing cancer survivors. We would love to hear your story and any insight you can share. Email us at umatter@echoct.com.

Cancer Survivor Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the strength and resilience of cancer survivors, as well as raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and support services.  Cancer Survivors Take Many Forms A cancer survivor is an individual […]

06/05/2025

Cancer changes a person’s life irrevocably, and understanding those changes as care providers, friends, family, patients, and survivors helps us help those affected by the disease. Join the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) for their next virtual Advocacy Chat on the state of cancer survivorship and how it affects individuals. This free event will be held on June 18th at 12pm. Click here to register:

Cancer changes a person’s life irrevocably, and understanding those changes as care providers, friends, family, patients, and survivors helps us help those affected by the disease. Join the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) for a virtual Advocacy Chat on the state of canc...