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Four new members join team NCC
03.10.2022
In case you missed it, NCC is growing. From just four years ago when NCC was a team of three, we’re now a team of eight! Late last year we added…
World Lymphedema Day brings awareness to cancer treatment side effect
03.05.2022
Many people don’t know what lymphedema is until it affects them or someone they know. However, it’s not an uncommon side effect from cancer…
Webinar: Supporting Others Experiencing Illness and Grief
02.24.2022
Do you find yourself fumbling with words when trying to support others experiencing illness and grief? If so, you're not alone. We all struggle with…
Cancer Moonshot misses the mark by glossing over prevention, early detection
02.22.2022
This month, Nevada Cancer Coalition submitted the following opinion to Nevada Current:
Earlier this month, President Biden reignited his …
Art therapy a creative way to process emotions
01.31.2022
Today is “Inspire Your Heart With Art” Day, a great time to share information about how art therapy can play a role in cancer rehabilitation and…
Report: First year of Cancer Plan efforts show moderate progress
01.20.2022
Exciting progress has been made over the first year of the five-year lifespan of our 2021-2025 Nevada Cancer Plan. This week, our partners at the…
Task force to add improving cervical cancer screening rates to 2022 efforts
01.03.2022
Nevada Cancer Coalition’s Early Detection Task Force is taking up cervical cancer screening in its first meeting of 2022, seeking to find answers as…
Johns Hopkins Study Reveals Patient Preferences on End-Of-Life Discussions
12.20.2021
The National Cancer Institute this month updated its PDQ on advance planning and end of life discussions to include details from a recent study of…
Thrive Kitchen: Welcome, and Rx Fruits and Veggies
11.10.2021
This month we're kicking off a new ThriveNV feature: Thrive Kitchen. It's an opportunity to focus on food--what's healthy, delicious and helpful for…
Gracefully Crocheted
10.22.2021
We were blessed this week to receive a donation of handmade crochet beanies from Gracefully Made Crochet, a local artist who makes and donates…