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Care & Services
The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center uses the most sophisticated technology and techniques available, along with a comprehensive multidisciplinary group of medical and social services, to provide an integrative team approach to cancer care.
Cancer Treatment Services
The Leever Cancer Center offers cutting-edge cancer therapies including chemotherapy and radiation therapy including hypofractionation, IMRT/VMAT, SRBT/SRS, and HDR/MammoSite.
PET/CT
PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) is an imaging technology used to more accurately diagnose and identify cancer, determine the extent of the disease, and prescribe and monitor treatment.
Breast Center of Greater Waterbury
The Breast Center of Greater Waterbury offers comprehensive care for patients with breast disorders, including breast cancer-related information, education, and support, and a team dedicated to coordinating the best care and treatment options available.
Cancer Screening
Cancer screenings are an important tool for cancer prevention and early diagnosis. Here are The Harold Leever Cancer Center's recommended cancer screening guidelines for men and women at average risk for cancer and without any specific symptoms.
Advanced Technology
The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center uses the most advanced equipment for cancer detection and treatment, including the most state-of-the-art linear accelerators, PET/CT imaging, and specialized radiation delivery equipment.
FAQ
Have questions about The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center and the treatment we offer? Our FAQ covers everything you need to know.
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Elena Ratner, MD

Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences; Co-Chief, Section of Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Ratner received her medical degree from State University of NY Medical College and completed both her residency and fellowship training at Yale. As a gynecologic oncologist she has special interests in chemotherapy targeted drug development, patient quality of life programs, and early cancer detection.

Her expertise is cytoreductive surgery for patients with advanced ovarian cancer, minimally invasive procedures (advanced laparoscopy and robotics) for patients with gynecologic malignancies or complex benign gynecologic conditions, robotic fertility sparing surgery for young patients with cancer. Dr. Ratner's laboratory is working on new targeted drugs for ovarian cancer in order to provide patients with truly personalized care. Her work additionally focuses on reversing chemotherapy resistance in ovarian and uterine cancers.