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Knowing family history can be vital for reducing cancer risk
07.17.2023
Recently, NCC’s Valerie Martinez, our Southern Nevada Outreach Coordinator, underwent genetic testing to determine if she had the BRCA gene mutation…
Nevada Legislature building
Legislature wraps with wins and losses for cancer control
07.05.2023
We are thrilled to share that the bill NCC had worked on for several years is now a law thanks to efforts during the 82nd Nevada Legislature, which…
Grassroots Success: PTO plants trees at Mamie Towles Elementary School
07.05.2023
While advocating for personal sun safety and sunscreen use has been a core of NCC’s Sun Smart Schools program, we’ve also encouraged environmental…
Thrive Kitchen
Thrive Kitchen: Making Good Food Choices
06.02.2023
We're back with an installment of Thrive Kitchen, our tips and information on healthy eating for survivors during treatment and beyond. Our…
Reflections from 2023's ONS Congress
05.25.2023
It’s been nearly a month since NCC’s nurse navigator Amy Thompson and executive director Cari Herington returned from San Antonio, Texas where…
Sunburn and peeling skin on a woman's shoulders
Skin cancer continues to be most common cancer in Nevada, U.S.
05.01.2023
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in Nevada than all other cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. This year…
UNR Skin Clinic students and physicians
Success Story: Dermatology Students Embrace Sun Smart Initiatives to Expand Program Reach
04.19.2023
NCC has been working with medical students from University of Nevada's Las Vegas and Reno campuses for a number of years, especially when it comes…
lung cancer screening in a low dose CT machine
Debbie Anderson: Lung Cancer HERO
03.29.2023
Nevada Cancer Coalition Board Member Debbie Anderson is in Washington D.C. serving as a lung cancer HERO. We're sharing this story that she shared…
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Colorectal Cancer Screening More Than Just a Colonoscopy
02.24.2023
The message from major health organizations is clear: if you’re 45 or older it’s time to get screened for colorectal cancer. For many, that brings…
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Survivors can benefit from exercise, with help
02.24.2023
A recent infographic released by the National Cancer Institute notes that exercise can reduce cancer-related symptoms and improve how you feel.…