Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology Associates - ECHO

01/14/2026

Cervical cancer is a highly preventable and treatable disease when detected early, yet it continues to affect thousands of women each year. Click below for latest screening guidelines and what you can do to lower your risk.

Cervical cancer is a highly preventable and treatable disease when detected early, yet it continues to affect thousands of women each year. It develops in the cells of the cervix and is most commonly caused by persistent infection with certain […]

01/12/2026

The New Year is often met with the pressure to set new goals and resolutions. If you’re navigating cancer, you don’t need to transform overnight. You don’t need to “bounce back.” You are already doing something incredibly hard! Be gentle with yourself. Treat yourself with kindness and realize even small gains are big victories. Below are some helpful resolutions for the New Year.

The New Year often arrives with pressure—pressure to change, improve, and transform overnight. For cancer patients, survivors, and those living with chronic illness, that pressure can feel especially heavy. When your body is already carrying so much, traditional resolutions like […]

01/09/2026

Flu and COVID are on the rise! For patients, masks are not required, but are highly encouraged. We also ask that if you are experiencing symptoms, call our office to reschedule. Click below for other guidelines.

This winter brings a slew of ailments including flu, COVID, RSV, and stomach bugs. To keep our patients and staff safe, we are implementing a few measures: Requests for Tamiflu or Paxlovid: There are medications that can help shorten an […]

12/25/2025

Holiday Happiness was truly a success, and our hearts are so full. The magic of Christmas was alive and shining through our community. With the support of so many individuals including; Savanah, Charlie & Suzette, Echo Foundation and Jolly John’s, we were able to bring holiday happiness to patients and their families. We also want to give a huge shout out to Crystal for making the cutting boards and Amanda for making the candles. Thank you! happy heart! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping make this Christmas so magical ! 🎄🎅🎄🎁🎅🎁🎄

12/24/2025

ECHO is home to some very creative individuals. Which one do you love?

12/24/2025

We are grateful for our wonderful patients, caregivers, and staff. Wishing you all a happy holiday.

12/17/2025

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Beacon of Hope Gala. Join us on March 21st for dinner, dancing, and raffles. All proceeds support the incredible work of The ECHO Cancer Foundation, Inc.

4th Annual Beacon of Hope Gala

12/11/2025

We are currently hiring for a full-time infusion nurse. Click below to learn about this position or apply for other open roles.

Why Join Us? The team at ECHO is comprised of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in oncology care. Working at ECHO provides an opportunity to deliver the highest level of care and service to patients while in a supportive, close knit and cutting edge environment. Job Description: Essenti...

12/09/2025

Our phones are back up and running! We apologize for the disruption.

12/09/2025

Our phones are currently down. Please send us a message through the Patient Portal until they are back.

12/05/2025

Advocates across the country made their voices heard on Capitol Hill and in state capitols this year, strengthening independent community oncology and the local, high-quality cancer care it delivers. As 2025 wraps up, CPAN celebrates the important advocacy strides on key issues affecting patients and practices like PBMs and 340B. Tune in on Wed, Dec 10th at noon to hear highlights from the year. Click below to register.

Join the COA Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) on Wednesday, December 10th at 12 p.m. ET for the final Advocacy Chat of the year. COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Ge**er, MS, will provide an overview of the various ways CPAN advocates have worked year-round to educate and engage...

12/02/2025

Cancer affects more than just the body — it can also create substantial financial strain for patients and their families, known as financial toxicity. New research shows that independent community oncology practices, such as ECHO, dramatically reduce these financial burdens compared to hospital-based outpatient care. Read the article below to learn how community care offers a more cost-effective approach.

The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) supports the release of a new peer-reviewed study published in The American Journal of Public Health demonstrating that independent community oncology practices significantly reduce the financial toxicity experienced by cancer patients compared to hospital out...