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From NCI: A high-fiber diet may improve the response of melanoma patients to immunotherapy
01 January, 2022
This article was originally published by the National Cancer Institute. Read the original here.
A diet rich in fiber may help some people being…
Winter sun safety: Being 'Sun Smart' isn’t just for summertime
01 January, 2022
It’s often simple to be Sun Smart in the summertime. We may feel the heat of the sun on our skin reminding us to take cover or reapply sunscreen. We…
Peer Mentoring Provides 'Somebody Who's Been There'
01 January, 2022
Several years ago, before ThriveNV was created to support people in Nevada diagnosed with cancer, our team talked to people from throughout the…
Task force to add improving cervical cancer screening rates to 2022 efforts
01 January, 2022
Nevada Cancer Coalition’s Early Detection Task Force is taking up cervical cancer screening in its first meeting of 2022, seeking to find answers as…
Johns Hopkins Study Reveals Patient Preferences on End-Of-Life Discussions
12 December, 2021
The National Cancer Institute this month updated its PDQ on advance planning and end of life discussions to include details from a recent study of…
Thrive Kitchen: Getting nutritional support
12 December, 2021
People who have been diagnosed with cancer and are in treatment may have different nutritional needs than before their diagnosis. That can include…
Lung Cancer Collaborative kicks off with overwhelming response
12 December, 2021
Nearly 80 participants logged on to the first Lug Cancer Collaborative meeting in early November, confirming the need for more teamwork and action…
Volunteers, partners the backbone of Sun Smart programs
12 December, 2021
NCC’s Sun Smart Nevada and its youth component Sun Smart Schools are two sure ways partner collaboration and volunteer support are helping create…
Caregiver Workshops Planned for January, February
12 December, 2021
The Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop series continues in 2022 with three programs offered January through March. This program gives caregivers…
Thrive Book Club: 'Between Two Kingdoms'
11 November, 2021
By Kristen
This month's pick for the Thrive Book club is a more recent release, and according to ThriveNV navigator Amy is a book she didn't…
Patient Education Video on Low Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening
11 November, 2021
Help inform eligible patients of the risks and benefits of low dose CT lung cancer screening with this screening video—downloadable for use in your…
HPV Vaccinations: The Dental Community’s Role
11 November, 2021
The American Cancer Society in partnership with the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association presents this interactive webinar series to educate dental…