Leever Cancer Center

01/28/2026

Wellness Wednesday: More than 2 million people in the U.S. will hear a cancer diagnosis this year. While genetics play a role, lifestyle choices—like diet, exercise, and weight—can make a real difference. Here’s what prevention habits really matter—and which myths to ignore.

We asked a cancer prevention expert about what we can do to reduce our risk of these devastating diseases. Her advice is simple, sound—and doable.

01/26/2026

The next meeting of the Art Therapy Cancer Support Group is Tuesday, January 27th at 3:30 pm. This group is currently meeting at Family & Children's Aid in Waterbury. For more information on the group and how to attend, please visit our website:

Register for Art Therapy Cancer Support Group on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

01/23/2026

Based upon current weather forecasts for Monday, January 26, Leever Cancer Center building will be opening at 10 AM. Patients are advised to call the office they have an appointment with to confirm their appointment.

Register for DELAYED OPENING on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

01/21/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Fear is a powerful force, and it can seriously harm your health. Studies show many people avoid the doctor when they notice possible cancer symptoms, and some postpone treatment for months after abnormal screenings. Understanding how fear shapes these decisions is essential to helping patients get timely care.

Fear may impede patients at crucial times, preventing or delaying health screening or interfering with treatment compliance. Psychosocial oncology offers a path forward.

01/20/2026

Please join us for live music with singer and musician Tiffany Zhang in the main lobby on Wednesday, January 21st, at 2:00 PM!

Register for In Tune with Tiffany on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

01/19/2026

Today, HLRCC honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring commitment to equality, justice, and service.

01/16/2026

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01/14/2026

Wellness Wednesday: For years, doctors have recommended exercise to reduce the risk of developing cancer and to help cancer survivors thrive after treatment ends. But what about exercise during cancer treatment? Recent research has given us a clearer picture of how physical activity can benefit patients in active treatment.

For years, people believed that patients being treated for cancer should rest and take it easy. But research has shown that exercise during cancer treatment can help patients manage side effects, recover faster and even live longer. Here's what to know about exercise during cancer treatment and how....

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.