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Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies
01.29.2025
Lots of people who vape want to quit, but there’s very little guidance on how best to do so. In the U.S., recent reports estimate that 5.9% of…
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Prevent Cancer Foundation awards $1.3 million to patient navigation programs throughout the U.S.
01.23.2025
NCC to receive $100,000 over next two years. To advance the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s bold goal to reduce cancer deaths by 40% by 2035, the…
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Lung Cancer Screening: The Importance of Patient-Provider Discussions
01.22.2025
Fewer than 10% of patients say they’ve discussed lung cancer screening with their healthcare providers. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of…
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Recognizing Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
01.20.2025
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight the significant health risks faced by those who dedicate their lives to…
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Surgeon General: Time to Reduce Alcohol Consumption
01.09.2025
By now you have likely heard the news: The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a pivotal advisory spotlighting the connection between alcohol use and…
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Protect Your Home: Free Radon Test Kits Available for Nevada Residents
01.09.2025
As we kick off National Radon Action Month this January, the Nevada Radon Education Program is offering a crucial opportunity for homeowners across…
NCC at NLCRT
Reflections on the National Lung Cancer Roundtable Conference
12.12.2024
In December, NCC’s Cari Herington and Kristen Hackbarth were in Atlanta to attend the American Cancer Society’s National Lung Cancer Roundtable…
Cathy Eberhardt, far left, with other volunteers and NCC's Sarah
Volunteer Spotlight: Cathy Eberhardt
12.11.2024
Cathy at the NCC office assembling goodie bags for the Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening. This quarter we’re excited to spotlight Cathy…
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You Can Make a Difference in Cancer Support
12.04.2024
Together with the Cancer Support Community, we are on a mission to improve cancer support for patients, caregivers, and survivors. But we need…
NCC navigators Amy, Jorge and Valerie
Celebrating the First National Oncology Navigator Day
12.03.2024
On Dec. 9 we are celebrating the inaugural National Oncology Navigator Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the critical work of oncology patient…