Nevada Cancer Coalition Board Member Debbie Anderson is in Washington D.C. serving as a lung cancer HERO. We're sharing this story that she shared with us:

 In 2021, Debbie was in her mid-50s, is a Director of Case Manager and Behavioral Health, and is active in the rural community of Elko NV where she and her husband relocated from North Dakota. This meant leaving their home of 19 years, her five children, and now seven grandchildren to advance her career in healthcare. Now it is her co-workers and community who have become her support system. 

This continuing education module is presented by American Cancer Society and partners and features an online training with eight modules:

The message from major health organizations is clear: if you’re 45 or older it’s time to get screened for colorectal cancer. For many, that brings to mind a colonoscopy, and a camera “up there,” but Nevadans have choices when it comes to colorectal cancer screening.

A recent infographic released by the National Cancer Institute notes that exercise can reduce cancer-related symptoms and improve how you feel. There are many benefits to exercise for people diagnosed with cancer, including better sleep, reduced fatigue, a stronger immune system, improved mental health, and better mobility and strength.

Nevada’s lawmakers on Wednesday, March 1 will get to walk through an inflatable colon, explore a pair of jumbo-sized lungs, and see the Mammovan mobile mammography truck in action as part of Cancer Day at the Legislature. The event is hosted by Nevada Cancer Coalition to educate legislators and other Nevadans about the importance of prevention and early detection in reducing cancer in the state.

Individuals with cancer routinely face high treatment costs, making financial navigation an essential component of patient navigation. Unfortunately, many health care professionals are not comfortable asking about financial challenges and are not fully aware of resources available to support their patients' care.

This toolkit is intended to help clinicians address some of the challenges of engaging with patients and families in end-of-life care conversations over time.

The four cases present patients with diverse backgrounds and experiences at different points of illness, as well as diverse clinicians and care settings.

Each case describes the progression of the patient's illness and outlines key considerations for clinicians to engage the patient and family in discussions about what matters most to the patient at the end of life.