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NCI Research Aims to Reduce Impacts of Financial Toxicity for Cancer Survivors

Dealing with cancer isn’t just about managing the physical and emotional challenges. For many survivors and their families, there’s another overwhelming concern—financial toxicity. This term describes the financial problems that come with medical expenses during cancer treatment. It’s a reality that can impact nearly half of those diagnosed, sometimes even leading them to skip recommended treatments because of the high costs involved.

Virtual West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer

Cancer and Careers will hold it's 10th annual West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer virtually on Saturday, October 19, 2024! This free, daylong event explores the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment and is open to patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, employers, advocates, HR professionals and anyone else touched by cancer.

Webinar: Family Building and Cancer

Join NCCS for a webinar "Family Building and Cancer."

Being diagnosed with cancer at a young age could mean your future fertility is at risk. During this educational webinar for cancer patients and their care teams, we'll discuss what young cancer patients need to know about fertility preservation and building a family in survivorship, including non-traditional methods like adoption, surrogacy, and embryo donation.

Nevada Oncology Society 2024 Fall Conference

Join us for the 2024 Nevada Oncology Society (NOS) Fall Conference, an exceptional opportunity to reconnect with your colleagues and local clinicians in-person this autumn. Our complimentary event is designed to provide valuable insights and foster collaboration within Nevada's oncology community. Mark your calendar and register today for an event that promises to enhance your knowledge and strengthen professional relationships within the Nevada oncology community.
 

CELL Series: The Mountain West Community Health Assessment Survey

A first-ever survey conducted by Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah researchers reveals that residents in frontier areas of the Mountain West face significant barriers to health care. The Community Health Assessment Survey (CHAS) is the first of its kind to focus solely on patients in rural and frontier areas. Rural counties have fewer than 100 people per square mile while frontier areas have seven or fewer per square mile.

Webinar: Oncofertility Navigation - Ensuring Future Possibilities for Cancer Patients

Join the American Cancer Society (ACS) for a free, interactive webinar on fertility preservation and oncofertility navigation. Attendees will gain practical strategies to navigate and support fertility preservation for cancer patients. This online event breaks down the world of patient navigation with leading experts in a one-hour session packed with insights, strategies, and Q & A.

Expert panel:

Maggie Rogers, MPH (Facilitator)
Director, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Support, American Cancer Society

Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: Understanding "Chemo Brain"

Many cancer survivors experience cognitive changes during and after treatment, a phenomenon often referred to as "chemo brain." This condition, more formally known as Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI), can significantly impact a survivor's quality of life and daily functioning.

What is CRCI?

Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment encompasses a range of cognitive difficulties that cancer patients and survivors may experience. Common symptoms include: