Supporting Women Through Every Step of Treatment 

At University Hospital (UH), compassionate care begins with seeing the person behind the diagnosis. During chemotherapy, one of the most physically and emotionally demanding experiences a patient can face, that compassion matters more than ever. Thanks to the generosity of the Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation (CDBCF), women receiving treatment now have access to resources to ease treatment burdens. 

For many women, chemotherapy brings hair loss and painful nerve damage in the hands and feet—side effects that can linger long after treatment ends. With this support, UH can provide scalp cooling "cold caps" and cold compression gloves and socks to patients undergoing cancer treatment. These tools do more than reduce physical side effects; they help preserve confidence, independence, and a sense of self, allowing patients to hold on to moments of normalcy during what can otherwise be an overwhelming time. 

For our most vulnerable patients, supportive therapies are often simply out of reach. This initiative reflects a shared belief that cancer care should be accessible and support the whole person. By easing the side effects of treatment, the program helps patients remain engaged in their care, maintain function during and after therapy, and move through treatment with greater strength. 

Most importantly, this impact is made possible because CDBCF believes everyone deserves thoughtful, modern, and person-centered care. Their generosity is helping women face cancer with greater comfort and peace of mind, reminding them they are not alone