skin cancer
Skin cancer continues to be most common cancer in Nevada, U.S.
05.01.2023
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in Nevada than all other cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. This year…
2023 Skin Cancer Awareness Month Tools
04.14.2023
Skin Cancer Awareness Month is recognized each May. NCC provides these tools to assist you in promoting sun safety, skin cancer prevention, and…
Musings, experiences from a young doctor and dermatology resident
02.07.2023
Dr. Anita Savell is a first-year dermatology resident at the University of California, Davis. Dermatology requires three years of specialty specific…
Skin cancer awareness: Medical students host free skin cancer clinic
06.27.2022
University of Nevada, Reno's Nevada Today reported on a recent skin cancer screening clinic hosted for the school's faculty, staff and students…
Local dermatologists sponsor sunscreen kiosks at regional parks
06.06.2022
Five new sunscreen dispensers will be available just in time for summer vacation installed at parks in Reno, Sparks, Washoe County and in Elko…
Get Ready: Skin Cancer Awareness Month is Nearly Here
04.27.2022
It’s nearly our favorite time of year: Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The annual recognition happens each May, just before the Memorial Day weekend…
VIDEO: Increasing Knowledge, Awareness and Protective Behavior for Skin in People of Color
04.25.2022
Dr. Anisha Patel is an associate professor of dermatology with the U MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Health Science Center in Houston. She's also a…
VIDEO: Skin Cancer Early Detection & Treatment with Dr. James Harris
04.25.2022
Dr. James Harris, a surgical oncologist with Western Surgical Group in northern Nevada, shares information on skin cancer and melanoma including…
Sun Protection and Skin Cancer Prevention in Melanin-Rich Skin
03.15.2022
The Skin of Color Society produced this educational interview featuring dermatologists of color discussing sun protection and skin cancer prevention…
Sunscreen: Is it safe?
03.08.2022
We’ve heard the reasoning, and you may have as well. Some people say they choose not to use sunscreen because of the chemicals on the ingredient…