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ECHO: Radiation Toxicities in Cancer Survivorship
07 July, 2022
In this Cancer Survivorship ECHO Session, Dr. Schuff introduces radiation toxicities associated with Cancer Treatment. She identifies sensitivities…
Thrive Kitchen: The Veggie Tray
07 July, 2022
A lot of people have a challenging relationship with food, but often those who’ve undergone treatment for cancer can find eating and maintaining…
NCC Breast Health Awareness Shower Card
06 June, 2022
By popular demand, NCC has created a bilingual (English/Spanish) shower hanger card that provides information to women on how to be breast aware.…
Skin cancer awareness: Medical students host free skin cancer clinic
06 June, 2022
University of Nevada, Reno's Nevada Today reported on a recent skin cancer screening clinic hosted for the school's faculty, staff and students…
Survivors Need Support in the Workplace
06 June, 2022
When Deborah found a lump in her breast and was diagnosed with cancer her life turned upside-down almost overnight.
“I had a full-time job, was…
Finding a Bright Spot as a young mother with cancer
06 June, 2022
By Haley Pollack, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Bright Spot Network
In November 2018, I had just returned to work from my parental leave.…
Local dermatologists sponsor sunscreen kiosks at regional parks
06 June, 2022
Five new sunscreen dispensers will be available just in time for summer vacation installed at parks in Reno, Sparks, Washoe County and in Elko…
The Art of Active Listening - Communicating emotionally charged or difficult news: Dr. Helen Meldrum
06 June, 2022
In this Pfizer-sponsored program, Helen Meldrum, PhD, discusses active listening and how to communicate emotionally charged or difficult news to…
Becoming a 'Warrior', Part 3: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
06 June, 2022
By Darcy Phillips
This is part of an ongoing series featuring Darcy and her experience as an Evoke Warrior, training in a cancer rehabilitation…
Staying active during, after treatment can improve physical and emotional health
05 May, 2022
We know that exercise is good for the body to prevent a whole host of health conditions. The American Cancer Society notes that it’s also helpful…
Prevention, screening still keys to reducing cancer burden
05 May, 2022
Cancer experts Lisa Richardson, MD, MPH, director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Cancer Screening Checklist
05 May, 2022
NCC offers a 4" x 9" rack card with a checklist of cancer screenings and other health checks patients can use to remember what they'd like to…