The Nevada Cancer Control Summit is considered by many to be the premier cancer conference in Nevada featuring continuing education sessions, networking, exhibits, and awards. This year, the conference is in Reno, Nevada, and spans one-and-a-half days, Aug. 23-24, offering more sessions for attendees to learn about key topics in the field.
Local dermatologist Dr. Whitney Hovenic is on a crusade to help as many Nevadans as possible to prevent skin cancer and find skin cancers early when they’re easiest to treat. She’s so dedicated, in fact, that on May 7 she’ll be performing FREE skin checks for anyone in the community at the “Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening,” from 4-7 p.m. at Greater Nevada Field.
NCC now has screening materials available in Tagalog, which can be downloaded and shared or printed. For high-resolution art or to co-brand the materials please contact us.
How can you best support your child(ren) when a serious illness can’t be cured? This WonderChat is not about end of life, but is instead about adapting to life when a parent’s illness is chronic and potentially life-limiting. Join other Bright Spot families as we focus on how to talk about it, how to create your family’s new normal and ideas for capturing lasting family memories. We will focus on children of all ages with an emphasis on supporting young children 8 years and younger.
Join Cancer Community Clubhouse for a fun, family-friendly '80s Dance Party honoring local cancer survivors and their families on this special day! Come dressed in your bright '80s gear and get ready to be entertained by New Wave Crave - the best '80s band in Reno - while participating in fun activities, including hula hoop and Rubix cube contests, a dance demo, '80s art tables, a nonprofit fair, silent auction, and more! Come support the survivors in your life and honor those we have lost to this disease.
Breast cancer screening has become so normalized in our culture that many people—even those who do not need one—know what a mammogram is. Knowledge of lung cancer screening, however, is still not widespread. There are many people, however, who may be eligible for both breast and lung cancer screening.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer, but it's easier to treat when found early. So don't let that mole get out of control! Get it checked at the Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening May 7 from 4-7 p.m. at Greater Nevada Field in Reno.
Come to this FREE skin check clinic to get peace of mind for your body's largest organ.
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Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., with thousands of cases of squamous cell, basal cell and melanoma -- the deadliest form of skin cancer -- diagnosed each year. We can help to prevent many of these cancers by promoting sun safety, encouraging people to keep an eye on changes in their skin, and educating people about the dangers of tanning beds.
Access our quick facts and resources to share information with your community in May, Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and year-round.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and National HPV Vaccination Roundtable (HPVRT) is seeking rural healthcare partners to join a learning community focused on improving HPV vaccination among 9–12-year-olds.