Leever Cancer Center

02/27/2026

Free Community Program: Colorectal Cancer Prevention: What You Can Do NOW. Join the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center on Monday, March 30, at 4:30 PM. Dr. John Zhang and Dr. Rebecca Jugo of Waterbury Hospital will discuss risk reduction and screening with a special music performance by Tiffany Zhang. Register by March 27. https://tinyurl.com/abs989ew

02/26/2026

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, download this Quick Guide to American Cancer Society Resources for more information on the services and support available at every stage of the cancer journey.

Cancer Resource Links

02/25/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment, but you don't just have to accept it. Simple strategies like gentle exercise, prioritizing tasks, and pacing your energy for what matters most can help you feel more in control and build strength.

Is cancer-related fatigue treatable, or is it something you just have to live with? Internal medicine specialist Carmen Escalante, M.D., explains.

02/23/2026

The next meeting of the Art Therapy Cancer Support Group is tomorrow 2/24 at 3:30 pm. This group is currently meeting at Family & Children's Aid in Waterbury. For more information about the group and how to attend, please visit our website:

Register for Art Therapy Cancer Support Group on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

02/20/2026

Chemotherapy is one of the most common and effective treatments for treating cancer, but it often comes with many questions. This post breaks down how chemotherapy works, what patients typically experience, and practical ways to stay as comfortable and supported as possible throughout treatment.
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Your Guide to Undergoing Chemotherapy

02/18/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Cognitive challenges, like trouble with memory and focus, are common after breast cancer treatment. A new trial suggests that acupuncture may help improve both how patients feel about their thinking and, in some cases, their actual cognitive performance.

Acupuncture may improve both perceived and objectively measured cognitive difficulties in breast cancer survivors, a randomized controlled trial finds.

02/17/2026

💡 Did you know that Cancer Conversations: A Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Podcast has an episode about Radiation Therapy for Dupuytren’s Contracture?

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Ravalese, III, a radiation oncologist at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, explains how radiation therapy may help patients with Dupuytren’s Contracture—a condition that affects the hands by tightening connective tissue and limiting finger movement.

Listen today:

Dupuytren’s Contracture is a disease of the hands affecting fibrous connective tissue beneath our skin called fascia. This progressive process can tighten the tendons, resulting in flexion of the fingers. Dr. Joseph Ravalese, III, radiation oncologist at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center di...

02/14/2026

Wishing our Leever Cancer Center community a Valentine’s Day filled with love, care, and connection. 💕

02/12/2026

The Waterbury Chapter of the Compassionate Friends support group will meet today (2/12) at 6:30pm in the main reception area of The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center. For more information about the group and how to participate, please visit our website.

Register for Compassionate Friends on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

02/11/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Many people with ovarian cancer experience sleep disruptions and lower quality of life. A new study shows that exercise can make a difference.

Exercise enhances quality of life and sleep for those with ovarian cancer, highlighting the need for further research in supportive care.

02/06/2026

Feel Good Friday: We’re grateful to the Brave at Heart Support Group for their generous donation of gift cards. These cards will be distributed to patients in need at the discretion of the Leever Cancer Center, helping provide practical support during treatment. Thank you, Brave at Heart, for your continued compassion and support for our patients! Pictured (L-R) BAH representative (far left) and HLRCC staff.

02/05/2026

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a reminder that knowledge, prevention, and early detection can make a real difference. 💜

On Cancer Conversations: A Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Podcast, we sit down with trusted medical experts to discuss cancer prevention, early detection, and the latest advances in care, bringing clear, reliable information and world-class expertise to our Greater Waterbury community and beyond.

🎧 Tune in and join the conversation:

Join us for Cancer Conversations: A Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Podcast. In each episode, we speak to a renowned medical expert on different cancer-related topics. The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center brings world class care, advanced cancer t...