Cancer
UConn Health’s Rapid, Coordinated Care Saves Woman with Ultra-Rare Blood Cancer
Rich Callasky strongly believes his wife is still here today because of the decision to come to UConn John Dempsey Hospital.
March 3, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
BMT Nurses Shine at 2026 Tandem Meetings
Three nurses of The Blood and Marrow Transplantation team at UConn Health presented the program’s latest research findings in Salt Lake City, Utah.
March 2, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
UConn Health Minute: Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
In this UConn Health Minute, Dr. Sunny Mitchell talks about oncoplastic breast surgery and how it combines effective cancer removal with advanced reconstructive techniques to preserve a natural look and feel.
February 26, 2026 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
UConn’s Play4Kay Partnership with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Grows from Game Day to Lasting Impact
Nearly two decades after first coming together on the court, UConn and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund are translating advocacy into lasting impact for women facing cancer
February 9, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Cancer Awareness Takes the Court at Coaches vs. Cancer Game
UConn's Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center partnered with UConn Athletics during the Coaches vs. Cancer game to bring cancer education and screening resources directly to fans.
January 27, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
A Colorful Tribute to a Beloved Patient
Display of 1,000 cranes a new addition to UConn Health’s Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center
December 24, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
UConn Health Cancer Center Named State Partner in Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
UConn Health’s Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center partnering with Connecticut Department of Public Health in the Connecticut Cancer Partnership.
December 22, 2025 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Precision Technology and Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Care at UConn Health
Using advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques, UConn Health’s lung cancer specialists guide patients through every step of their lung cancer journey.
November 24, 2025 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Comfort in 3D: Study Finds Virtual Reality Eases Patient Anxiety
Even a simple skin procedure can make someone a little nervous. At UConn Health, a new study is helping patients find calm in an unexpected way – through virtual reality.
October 20, 2025 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
UConn Health Cancer Center Team Celebrates National Mammography Day
UConn Health marked National Mammography Day by celebrating the vital role of its breast cancer care team and raising awareness about the importance of early detection.
October 17, 2025 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health