Early Detection
Giant inflatable colons tour Reno, Carson and Las Vegas for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
02.27.2026
It’s not every day one can walk through a giant inflatable colon or snap a photo with a larger than life polyp. That’s the opportunity Nevadans will…
Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk
02.17.2026
An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was…
New BRFSS data shows Nevada improving in cancer screening
01.29.2026
New data was recently published in the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a phone survey of Americans covering a variety of health…
Harnessing AI to catch lung cancer earlier
12.23.2025
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, in part because early-stage disease is often missed until symptoms appear. Lung cancer…
A new option for cervical cancer screening: What at-home self-collection means for Nevada
12.22.2025
Cervical cancer screening in the U.S. is entering a new era with the FDA’s recent approval of the Teal Wand, the first at-home self-collection…
NCC brings breast health education to Pink Ribbon Night at Reno Public Market
11.24.2025
Pink Ribbon Night at Reno Public Market was already shaping up to be an evening of music, community and support for breast cancer awareness. When…
NCC to Attend Pink Ribbon Night with Patrice at Reno Public Market
11.03.2025
Get ready for an evening of uplifting, toe-tapping country rock as Patrice Luciano, a gifted vocalist and songwriter from Sparks, Nevada, takes the…
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign to Glow Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
09.30.2025
Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick and representatives from the Nevada Cancer Coalition will host a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 2, at 10:30 a…
How Pairing Mammograms with Lung Cancer Screening Could Save More Women’s Lives
08.04.2025
When you think about cancer screening for women, mammograms likely come to mind first. After all, breast cancer awareness campaigns and regular…
How Proposed Changes to the USPSTF Could Threaten Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
07.28.2025
In the weeks following the Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood, the U.S. health policy and medical communities are ringing alarm bells…