Backus Boutique brings smile to cancer patients
Last year, cancer survivor Barbara Chiangi spoke to Backus officials about having a boutique for cancer patients at Backus. On...
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Category Archives: Cancer
May 3, 2013
April 22, 2013
Backus, ECHO Cancer Foundation bring award-winning artwork to community
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital, in partnership with Eastern Connecticut Hematology Oncology (ECHO) and the ECHO Cancer Foundation...
April 12, 2013
Backus Pink Fair to focus on women’s health and wellness
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital will host the fifth annual Pink Fair on Wednesday, May 1, from 4-6...
March 6, 2013
Backus to host cancer screening
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital will host oral, head and neck cancer screenings on Thursday, April 11, from...
December 7, 2012
Backus volunteer, breast cancer survivor authors children’s book
With a full-time position working for the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Oakdale resident Carol Majewski had a vision of...
October 21, 2012
“We Are Family” Survivors in Fashion 2011
The 2011 Survivors in Fashion Show at the Fox Theater at Foxwoods Thursday, Oct. 20, was a great success. The models, all breast cancer survivors, took the stage as a fundraiser for the Backus Hospital Breast Cancer Survivors Fund. View a gallery of photos from the event.
October 8, 2012
Celebrating Life at Cancer Survivors Day
More than 600 cancer survivors, families and friends gathered Saturday, October 6, at Backus Hospital to celebrate survivorship. You’ll meet...
October 8, 2012
Cancer Survivors Day 2012
More than 600 cancer survivors, families and friends gathered Saturday at Backus Hospital to celebrate survivorship. As part of Cancer Survivors Day some speakers spoke about their own experiences with cancer and Bernie Siegel, MD, a nationally recognized inspirational speaker and author, spoke about the importance of surrounding yourself with love and support while going through treatments. View the photos in this gallery and to learn more about the Backus Center for Cancer Survivorship go to http://backushospital.org/survivorship
October 6, 2012
Laura Beth Seder Memorial Golf Tournament
The Laura B. Seder Memorial Golf Tournament that took place Friday, October 5th at the Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug was a great success. The weather was perfect and the golfers and sponsors had a great time. Thanks to all who contributed through their sponsorships and participation. Funds raised from this meaningful outing will be directed to the Laura B. Seder Memorial Fund in support of the Backus Breast Health Initiative.
October 3, 2012
Overview of Program
Click here to view a video introducing you to the program from James O’Dea, PhD, MBA, a Backus Health System...