Leever Cancer Center

10/16/2026

Do you have questions about Medicare? Join us at the Leever Cancer Center on Tuesday, October 20, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a free presentation by the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging. Learn about Medicare benefits and coverage, prepare for open enrollment, and find out how to recognize and report Medicare fraud and scams. https://tinyurl.com/y5bpp5wr

Register for FREE Presentation: All About SHIP/CHOICES & SMP on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

10/15/2026

Curious how doctors and other specialists decide on the right breast cancer treatment? Join us for a free mock breast cancer conference at the HLRCC on Wednesday, October 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. https://tinyurl.com/2t5ef268

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center will host a Mock Breast Cancer Conference on Wednesday, October 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.

10/15/2026

The new issue of the Leever Cancer Center AWARE newsletter is now available! Catch up on the latest news, stories, and updates from Leever. https://tinyurl.com/5xfrcvhj

AWARE Newsletter

10/14/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Many cancer survivors experience long-term side effects from treatment, including anxiety, fatigue, or trouble sleeping. While medication can help, one of the best non-drug methods is gentle yoga, which can help cancer survivors heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Gentle yoga has been shown to help cancer survivors with long-term side effects, like anxiety and trouble sleeping. Learn more about the benefits of yoga.

10/13/2026

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer and supporting research into its prevention, early detection, treatment, and ultimately, a cure. It's also worth noting that the third week of October is recognized as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week, an important reminder that breast cancer can affect men, too.

This month, we invite you to listen to Episode 3 of Cancer Conversations: A Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Podcast. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Elizabeth Riordan for a conversation covering key breast cancer topics, including how to reduce your risk, symptoms to watch for, how the disease is detected, who should be screened, and the treatment options available today. Dr. Riordan also reflects on how surgical approaches have evolved over the past 30 years.

Tune into the episode here:

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...

10/12/2026

Join us for the next meeting of the CT Multiple Myeloma Fighters Support Group on Tuesday, October 13. For more information, visit our website. https://tinyurl.com/wr67rhtm

Register for CT Multiple Myeloma Fighters Support Group on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

10/09/2026

Don't forget to register for our "mock" breast conference on Wednesday, October 21, 5-7 PM for a behind-the-scenes look at how doctors determine the appropriate breast cancer treatment for patients.

FREE Mock Breast Cancer Conference

10/09/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from the Leever Cancer Center! We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the Hispanic and Latino communities we serve, including the patients, families, and caregivers who have trusted our team throughout their cancer journeys.

10/08/2026

Reminder: If you are grieving a loved one, a pet, or a chapter of your life, please join us for a free Grief Yoga Community Introduction on October 19 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. No previous yoga experience necessary. https://tinyurl.com/45dd52jm

Register for Grief Yoga® FREE Community Introduction on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

10/07/2026

Wellness Wednesday: According to a new study, a diet rich in antioxidants may lower the risk of cervical cancer. Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, lycopene, catechins, zinc and selenium, are found naturally in many fruits and vegetables and are also available as supplements.

“Dietary antioxidant intake may play a potential role in the prevention of cervical cancer.”