Leever Cancer Center

04/30/2026

Our podcast, Cancer Conversations: A Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Podcast, is on Spotify! 🎧✨

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04/29/2026

Wellness Wednesday: About 40% of U.S. cancer cases—and nearly half of cancer deaths—are preventable because they are linked to modifiable risk factors, such as smoking, excess weight, and alcohol use. Experts at the University of Colorado Cancer Center share what steps they or their loved ones take to help prevent cancer.

40% of cancer cases are avoidable; University of Colorado Cancer Center members share ways to reduce risk.

04/27/2026

HLRCC is offering free oral, head and neck cancer screenings to the community today! Make an appointment now to protect your health.

Register for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screenings on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

04/24/2026

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04/23/2026

We've hit 3,700 page likes! Thank you for being part of the HLRCC community. Your support helps us share important information, highlight patient stories, and continue our mission of compassionate, high-quality cancer care.

04/22/2026

Wellness Wednesday: According to a 2023 study, incorporating certain fruits into your diet may help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. A gastroenterologist shares four key fruits to stock up on, plus some recipes to try.

A higher intake of these fruits can help lower your colorectal cancer risk, per recent research. Here’s what a gastroenterologist wants you to know.

04/21/2026

HLRCC congratulates Dr. Elizabeth Rinehart, a pathologist and member of our multidisciplinary teams, for being named a 2025 Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award winner by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. https://tinyurl.com/44z8kxur

We are proud to share that Elizabeth Rinehart, MD, has been named a 2025 Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award winner by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

04/17/2026

Reminder: Sign up for a free oral, head and neck cancer screening at HLRCC on April 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Screenings will be conducted by area physicians. Appointments are required.

Register for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screenings on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

04/16/2026

Thank you to the providers of our free community program on colorectal cancer prevention! We're grateful to Drs. John Zhang and Rebecca Jugo for sharing their expertise, to Tiffany Zhang for a wonderful musical performance, and to Bob Reily, facilitator of the Ostomy Support Group, for being available for questions. Their participation helped raise awareness and empower our community to take steps toward prevention and early detection.

04/15/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Cortisol, commonly known as the stress hormone, may increase tumor resilience, making cancer harder to treat and more likely to spread to other parts of the body. Incorporating stress-relieving activities into your day could help regulate cortisol and potentially prevent cancer from worsening.

New research suggests chronic stress may influence how cancer behaves

04/14/2026

Stop by the HLRCC lobby tomorrow to grab a treat and support a great cause! The Smilow office will be hosting a bake sale in support of its Rays of Hope team for the Closer to Free bike ride, which raises money for research and care at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. We hope to see you there!

Register for Bake Sale for Closer to Free Ride on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM at HLRCC in Waterbury, CT.

04/13/2026

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 treatments and technologies, and a comprehensive range of cancer programs and services to Greater Waterbury, Connecticut.

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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...