Leever Cancer Center

06/03/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers worldwide, but diet may play a role in lowering risk. Dairy foods like yogurt, milk, and cheese contain calcium, vitamin D, and probiotics that support gut health and may help reduce colon cancer risk.

Learn how dairy products like yogurt, kefir, milk, and cheese contribute to colon health. Explore their role in reducing colorectal cancer risk alongside a balanced diet and healthy habits.

06/02/2026

Exercise can play an important role in cancer recovery and survivorship. The Greater Waterbury YMCA is now offering LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a free 12-week wellness program designed to help cancer survivors regain strength, reduce fatigue, improve fitness, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

Greater Waterbury YMCA Offers Free LIVESTRONG Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors

06/01/2026

Join us for the next meeting of Brave at Heart: Women's Breast Cancer Support Group on Wednesday, June 3. For more information visit our website.

Register for Brave at Heart: Women's Breast Cancer Support Group on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

05/29/2026

Ask the Doc: Dr. David Hill, Director of Clinical Research at Waterbury Pulmonary Associates, explains why smoking is bad for your health, and how quitting can reduce your cancer risk.

Ask the Doc: David Hill, MD, FCCP Director of Clinical Research at Waterbury Pulmonary Associates

05/28/2026

📷 Did you know that our podcast, Cancer Conversations: A Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Podcast, is on YouTube?

Tune into our Podcast on YouTube:

Leever Cancer Conversations is a podcast series by The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center in Waterbury, CT, a nonprofit standalone facility dedicated to ou...

05/27/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Modern breast cancer treatment has significantly improved survival rates, but can also cause fatigue, loss of muscle mass, and emotional strain. A new study found that exercise during chemotherapy can help address these challenges and measurably improve quality of life for women with breast cancer.

Women who participated in structured exercise programs experienced significant improvements in quality of life.

05/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for Relay For Life of Greater Waterbury

Saturday, June 20, 2026
12:00 PM start
Crosby High School, 300 Pierpont Rd, Waterbury, CT
Theme: Carnival

Come celebrate, remember, and take part in a community event dedicated to honoring survivors, remembering loved ones, and fighting back against cancer. More details coming soon!

Register for Relay for Life of Greater Waterbury on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Leever Cancer Center family honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are grateful to all who have served and continue to serve.

05/22/2026

Please note that all offices at the Leever Cancer Center will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Register for All HLRCC Offices Closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.