Leever Cancer Center

03/13/2026

Please join us on March 30 at 4:30 PM for a free colorectal cancer prevention program, including a special musical performance and light refreshments. Register by March 27.

Register for FREE Community Program: Colorectal Cancer Prevention: What you can do NOW! on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

03/12/2026

This past January, the Leever Cancer Center placed a time capsule in the walls of its new building, creating a meaningful connection between past, present, and future. Read more in our press release:

03/11/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Evidence suggests regular exercise can help tackle cancer, and a new study found that cancer-fighting biological changes can be triggered in the body after just 10 minutes of intense cycling.

Evidence suggests regular exercise can help tackle cancer, and a new study finds that cancer-fighting biological changes can be triggered in the body after just 10 minutes of intense cycling.

03/09/2026

The next meeting of the Art Therapy Cancer Support Group is tomorrow 3/10 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, March 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

03/05/2026

It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Let's tune into Episode 1 of Cancer Conversations: A Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Podcast, where we speak with Dr. John Zhang, renowned colorectal surgeon about colorectal cancer. We discuss topics including prevention, symptoms, screening and treatment of colorectal cancer.

Tune into the episode here:

Join us as we speak with Dr. John Zhang, renowned colorectal surgeon about colorectal cancer. We discuss topics including prevention, symptoms, screening and treatment of colorectal cancer during this episode of Cancer Conversations: A Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Podcast. For more from our....

03/04/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Recent research suggests that a plant-based diet including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, and oils, may help lower the risk of several health problems, including prostate cancer and gastrointestinal cancer.

Research shows that eating a plant-based diet may offer protective benefits for heart health and prevention against certain cancers.

03/03/2026

Brave at Heart, a women's breast cancer support group, will meet tomorrow (3/4) at 7:00 PM at Jesse Camille's Restaurant in Naugatuck. For more information about the group and how to participate, please visit our website.

Register for Brave at Heart: Women's Breast Cancer Support Group on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

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.