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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.
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Celebrating Dr. Bitterman!

3/10/2024

Dr. Bitterman and his family celebrated his retirement party at HLRCC in June. He and his wife Sherrie welcomed their first grandson this summer!

As we welcome one new provider, we say farewell to another with the retirement of Jeffrey A. Bitterman, MD.

Speakers at Dr B’s retirement event included (left to right): Dr. Joseph Ravalese, III; Christina Kidulas; Dr. B.; Dr. Aziz Richi; Dr. Kert Sabbath;
Kevin Kniery; Deborah Parkinson; Dr. Douglas Housman.

Dr. Bitterman, a radiation oncologist, began his career at Waterbury Hospital in 1979 and has been with HLRCC since it opened in 2002. He was an original member of the HLRCC Board of Directors and served as HLRCC’s Medical Director until his retirement at the end of June. We thank him for his many years of unwavering dedication.