genetics
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…
ECHO: Cancer as a Genetic Issue
05.16.2022
In this 2019 ECHO session, Dr. Nathan Slotnick defines genetics and genomics in cancer prevention and treatment. He also discusses hereditary breast…
ASCO Education: Genetics and Genomics Course Collection
11.03.2021
This 15-course collection reviews the genetic basis of cancer and the role of genetics and genomics in precision oncology. It provides a…
Summit Speaker Series: R. Nathan Slotnick, MD, PhD
07.22.2016
The 2016 Nevada Cancer Control Summit brings together expert speakers from throughout the region to discuss the latest topics in cancer control. In…
Genomics Earning More Time in the Spotlight
05.12.2014
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million people in the United States are at increased risk for…
Lynch Syndrome: Just The Facts
03.24.2014
Did you know?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about 3% of colorectal cancer cases are due to an inherited condition…
Summit Speaker Series: Dr. Nathan Slotnick, Dr. Christina Szot and Dr. Brian Lawenda
03.10.2014
The 2014 Nevada Cancer Control Summit brings together expert speakers from throughout Nevada and the nation to discuss the latest topics in cancer…