We've always relied on volunteers at NCC. For the first decade of our existence we were entirely volunteer-driven--a coalition of volunteer members creating the state cancer plan and developing an annual summit and coalition membership meeting.

considered AIDS-defining, however the risk for these cancers in HIV-infected persons is anywhere from three to 25 times higher.

Yes, there is a link between HIV/AIDS and cancer.

Isn’t that the way with chronic diseases? They hit you when you’re down.

The flu affects up to 60 million people every year, causing mild to severe illness, and at times leading to death. As of this posting (Oct. 20, 2016) two people in Nevada have died from the flu. What do you need to know as a cancer advocate, caregiver, patient, or healthcare professional? Here are the basics to help you fight flu:

What is influenza or the flu?

The Douglas County School District (DCSD) and the Nevada Cancer Coalition (NCC) kick off Sun Smart Schools district-wide with an assembly at Gardnerville Elementary School Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2:15 p.m. Sun Smart Schools is a sun safety education program of NCC that includes nationally-recognized, standards-based curriculum, policy initiatives, and sunscreen. 

Nevada Oncology Society hosts a webinar Tuesday, Dec. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. on the final decisions on MACRA, MIPS and the 2017 physician fee schedule. The session is presented by Dr. Arthur Lurvey, MD, FACP, FACE.

Register here.

The Douglas County School District (DCSD) and the Nevada Cancer Coalition (NCC) kick off Sun Smart Schools district-wide with an assembly at Gardnerville Elementary School Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2:15 p.m. Sun Smart Schools is a sun safety education program of NCC that includes nationally-recognized, standards-based curriculum, policy initiatives, and sunscreen. The Sun Smart Schools kick-off assembly will include a short sun safety education program for students.

Results from the pilot year of the Sun Smart Schools program show that the program is effective in increasing knowledge and behaviors regarding sun safety and sunscreen use. While some grades showed greater impact than others, overall we're considering it a success. We'll be using results of the pilot program to improve and adjust Sun Smart Schools for the coming years. Additionally, we'll continue to survey students and parents, and now teachers as well, to evaluate the program and implement continual improvements.

We all know it’s coming…the onslaught of pink for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  As the #2 cancer killer among women, just behind lung cancer and edging out colorectal cancer, it’s an area with a lot of resources and information available. If you’re prepping ahead for October, here are some updates for you:

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The 2016 Nevada Cancer Control Summit brings together expert speakers from throughout the region to discuss the latest topics in cancer control. This is the last of our Summit Speaker Series leading up to the Summit on September 15 at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas.