lung cancer
2025 Lung Cancer Awareness Tools
10.06.2025
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of prevention, early detection, and support for those affected by the…
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…
Air Pollution and Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers: What New Science Means for Nevada
07.17.2025
When most people think of lung cancer, smoking is the first risk factor that comes to mind. But a groundbreaking new study published in Nature…
Breaking the Link: How Reducing Neighborhood Segregation Can Lower Lung Cancer Risk in African American Communities
07.08.2025
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and in Nevada. African American communities face a higher risk, developing…
Lung Screening Bill Receives Support at Nevada Legislature
03.21.2025
A bill to improve access to lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) received support on Friday, March 21 from a number of…
Celebrating Partnership & Progress in Radon Awareness
01.31.2025
The Nevada Radon Education Program (NREP) has been working with the Nevada Cancer Coalition and many other partners in spreading awareness about the…
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…
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…
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…
‘Screen Your Lungs’ the Key Message for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
11.01.2024
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Nevada Cancer Coalition and its partners are working to educate Nevadans about early detection of this…