Leever Cancer Center

02/20/2026

Chemotherapy is one of the most common and effective treatments for treating cancer, but it often comes with many questions. This post breaks down how chemotherapy works, what patients typically experience, and practical ways to stay as comfortable and supported as possible throughout treatment.
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Your Guide to Undergoing Chemotherapy

02/18/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Cognitive challenges, like trouble with memory and focus, are common after breast cancer treatment. A new trial suggests that acupuncture may help improve both how patients feel about their thinking and, in some cases, their actual cognitive performance.

Acupuncture may improve both perceived and objectively measured cognitive difficulties in breast cancer survivors, a randomized controlled trial finds.

02/17/2026

💡 Did you know that Cancer Conversations: A Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Podcast has an episode about Radiation Therapy for Dupuytren’s Contracture?

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Ravalese, III, a radiation oncologist at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, explains how radiation therapy may help patients with Dupuytren’s Contracture—a condition that affects the hands by tightening connective tissue and limiting finger movement.

Listen today:

Dupuytren’s Contracture is a disease of the hands affecting fibrous connective tissue beneath our skin called fascia. This progressive process can tighten the tendons, resulting in flexion of the fingers. Dr. Joseph Ravalese, III, radiation oncologist at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center di...

02/14/2026

Wishing our Leever Cancer Center community a Valentine’s Day filled with love, care, and connection. 💕

02/12/2026

The Waterbury Chapter of the Compassionate Friends support group will meet today (2/12) at 6:30pm in the main reception area of The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center. For more information about the group and how to participate, please visit our website.

Register for Compassionate Friends on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

02/11/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Many people with ovarian cancer experience sleep disruptions and lower quality of life. A new study shows that exercise can make a difference.

Exercise enhances quality of life and sleep for those with ovarian cancer, highlighting the need for further research in supportive care.

02/06/2026

Feel Good Friday: We’re grateful to the Brave at Heart Support Group for their generous donation of gift cards. These cards will be distributed to patients in need at the discretion of the Leever Cancer Center, helping provide practical support during treatment. Thank you, Brave at Heart, for your continued compassion and support for our patients! Pictured (L-R) BAH representative (far left) and HLRCC staff.

02/05/2026

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a reminder that knowledge, prevention, and early detection can make a real difference. 💜

On Cancer Conversations: A Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Podcast, we sit down with trusted medical experts to discuss cancer prevention, early detection, and the latest advances in care, bringing clear, reliable information and world-class expertise to our Greater Waterbury community and beyond.

🎧 Tune in and join the conversation:

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...

02/04/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Dietary fiber plays an important role in digestion, heart health, and may even help reduce cancer risk. This article breaks down what fiber is, why it matters, and simple, gentle ways to get more from everyday foods.

Found in plant-based foods, dietary fiber is essential for your health. Discover fiber's many benefits and get practical tips for adding fiber to snacks and meals.

02/03/2026

Brave at Heart, a women's breast cancer support group, will meet tomorrow (2/4) 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, February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

01/30/2026

The Greater Waterbury Area Ostomy Support Group will meet next Monday 2/2 at 6:30pm in the main reception area of The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center. For more information on the group and how to participate, please visit our website.

Register for Greater Waterbury Area Ostomy Support Group on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

01/29/2026

It may be cold outside, but our valet provided by Valet Park of America will ensure that you get inside safely. Leever Cancer Center offers valet parking and wheelchairs for all patients.