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Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies
01 January, 2025
Lots of people who vape want to quit, but there’s very little guidance on how best to do so.
In the U.S., recent reports estimate that 5.9% of…
Prevent Cancer Foundation awards $1.3 million to patient navigation programs throughout the U.S.
01 January, 2025
NCC to receive $100,000 over next two years.
To advance the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s bold goal to reduce cancer deaths by 40% by 2035, the…
Lung Cancer Screening: The Importance of Patient-Provider Discussions
01 January, 2025
Fewer than 10% of patients say they’ve discussed lung cancer screening with their healthcare providers.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of…
Recognizing Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
01 January, 2025
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight the significant health risks faced by those who dedicate their lives to…
Surgeon General: Time to Reduce Alcohol Consumption
01 January, 2025
By now you have likely heard the news: The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a pivotal advisory spotlighting the connection between alcohol use and…
Protect Your Home: Free Radon Test Kits Available for Nevada Residents
01 January, 2025
As we kick off National Radon Action Month this January, the Nevada Radon Education Program is offering a crucial opportunity for homeowners across…
Reflections on the National Lung Cancer Roundtable Conference
12 December, 2024
In December, NCC’s Cari Herington and Kristen Hackbarth were in Atlanta to attend the American Cancer Society’s National Lung Cancer Roundtable…
Volunteer Spotlight: Cathy Eberhardt
12 December, 2024
Cathy at the NCC office assembling goodie bags for the Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening.
This quarter we’re excited to spotlight Cathy…
Reflections on the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable Conference
12 December, 2024
In late November, NCC’s Jorge Arambula traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, to attend the American Cancer Society’s National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable…
Volunteers: We Couldn't Have Done It Without You
11 November, 2024
A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers for the year! We couldn’t have done it without you!
This year, our volunteers came through to…
Reflections on the Cancer Center Community Impact Forum
11 November, 2024
This year, NCC’s Executive Director Cari Herington was tapped to participate in a panel discussion during the Cancer Center Community Impact Forum (…
Reflections on the Impact Summit 2024 with NMHEC
11 November, 2024
This November, NCC’s Valerie Martinez was among the speakers at the NMHEC Impact Summit 2024, presenting alongside Cheryl Ballard, founder of B&…