Cancer

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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.

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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.

Dr. Sunny Mitchell, surgical oncologist, talks with a patient in an exam room at UConn Health.

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.

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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

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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.

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A Colorful Tribute to a Beloved Patient

Display of 1,000 cranes a new addition to UConn Health’s Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center

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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.

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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.

Fourth-year UConn medical student Avni Jain assists a dermatology patient with a virtual reality headset before his procedure. (Ryan Bernat/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.

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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.