The following classes, events, programs and support groups are available through the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center. Classes are held at our Hartford and Avon locations, as well as other Hartford Hospital locations. Some classes are free; others charge a fee, and some allow online registration.

Classes & Events
Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?
    This free seminar will provide you with valuable information on major risk factors for breast cancer including: age and reproductive factors, risks resulting from benign conditions such as various atypias, family history and genetics.
Brain Tumor Survivor Support Group
    Provides brain tumor patients and families with education and support.
Cancer Wellness Support Series
    Come learn about the many Integrative Medicine practices that can support your traditional medical care and enhance your healing.
Celebrate Life!
    A tribute to everyone fighting the good fight against cancer.
Life After Prostate Cancer
    Hartford Hospital would like to invite you to a question/answer session regarding these problems and possible solutions.
Look Good; Feel Better
    Cosmetology professionals help cancer patients with makeup, skin and nail care, wigs, scarves and hats. (English & Spanish sessions offered.)
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
    Provides emotional support, education and information to women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Yoga for Breast Cancer Patients
    This class is for women who are currently going through breast cancer treatment or have completed their treatment.
Programs
Cancer Screenings
    Free early detection exams offered
CHESS - Support for Cancer Patients
    Education and support for patients with breast cancer or prostate cancer.
Colon Cancer Screening with Colonoscopy
    Colonoscopy Saves Lives. Colonoscopy is now available in Glastonbury.
Connecticut Quitline 1-866-END-HABIT
    Free telephone-based program providing information, counseling, referrals and support.
Individual Smoking Cessation Counseling
    Recommended for individuals who would benefit from a personalized, one-on-one treatment approach for smoking cessation. Meet with an experienced cessation counselor.
Latino No Fume: Protege tu Salud
    Un programa en Español, por seis semanas para ayudarte a dejar de fumar.
Mobile Mammography
    New state-of-the-art mammography equipment can now be transported to community organizations to provide screenings
New Beginnings - A wellness program for life after cancer
    A six-week program to help men and women learn more about stress management, healthy eating, manageable exercise, memory retention, available resources and moving on with their lives after cancer treatment.
Smoke Free for Life: A Six Week Support Group
    If you have ever attempted to quit smoking, you probably know the importance of support. Hartford Hospital is here to help.
Smoke Free/Why Weight?
    A 6-week program for those who wish to quit smoking while maintaining their weight.
Smoking Cessation for Cancer Patients and Their Family Members
    Cancer Program sponsored by the Helen & Harry Gray Center.
Stop Smoking for Life Programs
    Several programs are available for people who want to quit smoking.
Stress Management for Cardiac Patients - A 6-Week Group
    Recommended for cardiac patients interested in improving their skills to manage stress and is facilitated by a counselor from Hartford Hospital’s Behavioral Cardiology Program.
Work-Site Smoking Cessation Group
    A six-week quit smoking support group brought directly to your employees.