Robin Walden, Author at ECHO Associates

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. The National Cancer Institute estimates that each year in the United States, over 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed and about 4,000 women die of this cancer.  The cell […]

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Does Alcohol Increase Risk of Cancer?

The impact of alcohol and cancer risk has been recently featured in the news. A new U.S. Surgeon General’s report seeks to raise awareness about the link between drinking alcohol and developing seven types of cancer. This report was released […]

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Goodbye to Dr. Mellacheruvu

We are sorry to announce that Dr. Mellacheruvu will no longer be seeing patients in our practice after January 11th.  She will be stepping back to spend more time with her family. We are so grateful for the time that she spent at […]

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Be a Sponsor for the 3rd Annual Gala

The ECHO Cancer Foundation is grateful to the support of our sponsors. We are now accepting sponsorships for the 3rd Annual Gala which will be held on March 22. See below for details. Email Mary Brown to discuss opportunities at: […]

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2024 Advocacy Highlights – CPAN Year in Review

2024 has been a productive year for community oncology advocates. Join COA’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Rose Gerber, MS, and two CPAN Chapter Advocacy Leaders, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET for a discussion of […]

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Spreading Thanksgiving Cheer

Below is a heartfelt message from Christie Beausoleil, Director of Practice Operations: I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the amazing team at Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology, Jolly John’s “Keep You Truckin” Fund, The ECHO Cancer Foundation, […]

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Now Hiring for a Patient Coordinator

The team at ECHO is comprised of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in oncology care. Working at ECHO provides an opportunity to deliver the highest level of care and service to patients while in a supportive, close knit and […]

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On-Site Medical Dispensary

 ECHO is proud to operate our own on-site medical dispensary to help you get the medications you need in a safe, convenient, and cost-effective manner. Your doctor has prescribed medication for you to take by mouth to treat your cancer. […]

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Men’s Support Group

Join us for our first Men’s Cancer Support Group. The focus of this group is to create a safe space to come together, share your story, learn new coping skills, and find out about resources that may help you on […]

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Imaging

Complete radiological services are available at the attached William Backus Hospital from 7am – 5pm. This includes X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and PET scans. Your ECHO team will coordinate your imaging and your results are transmitted directly into your electronic […]

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