Early Detection

By Steven Fine, Nevada Cancer Coalition

We all have a certain comfort level when it comes to talking about our health. On the surface, we usually have no problem discussing our aches and pains with friends. But when it comes to some of those deeper health issues, we tend to close up and keep our concerns close to the chest. Nevertheless, there are some things that should be talked about in certain circles, no matter how uneasy it might feel. And since this month is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, it makes sense to begin here.

Colon Cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in both men and women and rank among the top 10 causes of cancer incidence in Nevada.  Additionally, colorectal cancers have higher rates of a late-stage di

NCC is updating the Screening Location Map and we need your help.

If you would like to include your BREAST or LUNG screening facility on our statewide map, please take 2 minutes to provide your organization’s information on this simple form.

ENTER SCREENING LOCATION

Kick-off meeting February 23 
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• NCC is re-launching the Breast Cancer Collaborative in southern Nevada, originally formed in 2013, to continue working with partners on increasing breast cancer screening rates and eliminating barriers for women.

Your employees are your champions. The ones who give your company heart. Offer paid leave programs and benefits to those who need it most.

Gentlemen, let’s have a talk. Ladies, you can listen in too since we’re all in this together, really.

November is National Healthy Skin Month. This awareness effort stresses how to check your skin periodically to detect signs of skin cancer among other things. But let’s go a little deeper, shall we?

Partners working in colorectal cancer (CRC) across Nevada continue to be challenged with low rates of screening and high incidence of late-stage diagnosis. The American Cancer Society is estimating Nevada will see 1,480 new cases of CRC and almost 600 deaths this year alone. While progress was made in increasing screening uptake by promoting “choice” in screening options, we still have a long way to go. Further complicating the issue for our uninsured and underserved, Nevada will no longer be receiving federal funding for CRC screening and diagnostics.

A virtual learning opportunity presented by Nevada Cancer Coalition to address Nevada's low cancer screening rates and decrease the number of late-stage diagnoses.

Join us August 17 - September 2, 2020

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Following the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

When it comes to Paint Nevada Pink, SHARING is the name of the game! 

We feel the best way to tell the world about the importance of breast cancer screening isn't throwing up ads on social media (we're a non-profit for goodness sakes!). The strongest message comes from you! Your friends trust you. They believe in your values. And they’re far more likely to engage in your social posts than anything we’d ever post.