Leever Cancer Center

01/07/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Preventing cancer isn’t always possible because finding a direct cause can be difficult. But researchers have found one important thing that makes a difference: nutrition. In this article, experts offer evidence-based guidance for what to eat to reduce cancer risk, nutrition during cancer treatment, and common myths about sugar, carbs, and soy.

Preventing cancer isn't always possible because finding a direct cause can be difficult. But researchers have found one important thing that makes a difference: nutrition.

01/06/2026

Brave at Heart, a women's breast cancer support group, will meet tomorrow (1/7) at 7:00 PM at Jesse Camille's Restaurant in Naugatuck. For more information on the group and how to participate, please visit our website.

Register for Brave at Heart: Women's Breast Cancer Support Group on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Leever Cancer Center! Wishing you health and happiness in 2026!

12/31/2025

Wellness Wednesday: A new study from the University of British Columbia reveals that exercise may play a bigger role in breast cancer recovery than previously thought. Beyond improving strength and endurance, regular physical activity could help survivors on estrogen-blocking therapy manage weight by influencing appetite hormones, suggesting a natural way to curb treatment-related weight gain and support overall health.

The research explores unexpected hormonal effects of physical activity on appetite control.

12/31/2025

Leever Cancer Center will be closed on Thursday, January 1st in observance of the New Year holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, January 2nd.

12/30/2025

A special thank you to Tiffany Zhang and Maddy Flagg for an amazing performance at the Light, Life and Legacy event, filling the evening with music and spirit. Your voices lifted our hearts and made the night truly unforgettable.

12/26/2025

Feel Good Friday: A huge thank-you to Pink Aid for donating six of their wonderful Pink Posse Bags of Compassion to our patients! These beautifully assembled bags—packed by volunteers from Riskified, Point72, and Pink Aid—provide thoughtful comfort items that truly make a difference for patients going through breast cancer treatment.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Leever Cancer Center! We hope your holidays are merry and bright.

12/24/2025

Wellness Wednesday: A new study shows that many Americans don’t realize alcohol can raise the risk of cancer. More than half of the adults surveyed either weren’t aware of the connection or believed drinking has no impact. Researchers say clearing up these misconceptions could help more people make informed choices and follow health guidelines that lower their cancer risk.

Despite clear evidence linking alcohol use to increased cancer risks, public awareness of this connection remains low in the U.S., according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Researchers found that more than half of American adults (52.9%) did not know alcohol...

12/23/2025

Leever Cancer Center will be closed on Thursday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, December 26th.

12/22/2025

The spirit of giving continues at the Leever Cancer Center! A huge thank you to Beacon Hose and the Prospect Fire Department for donating funds raised through their No Shave November fundraiser to support patients and families at the Leever Cancer Center. On behalf of the entire Leever family, thank you!

12/19/2025

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center (HLRCC) received a meaningful donation from Post University, made in honor of a former patient whose family experienced care at HLRCC firsthand.

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center (HLRCC) received a meaningful donation from Post University, made in honor of a former patient whose family experienced care at HLRCC firsthand.