Early Detection Task Force

Early Detection

GOAL: Increase early detection of cancers to reduce late-stage diagnosis.

NCC's early detection collaboratives include partners across the state working together to increase the percentage of Nevadans screened for breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancers through education, policy, and systems changes that increase awareness for cancer risk factors and screening guidelines and improve equitable access to screening. Additional activities include decreasing the number of preventable cancers by educating people on how to reduce their risk.

Early Detection Objectives:

• Increase the percentage of adults screened for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.
• Increase the percentage of identified smokers who report having been screened for lung cancer.

Collaboratives

Breast Cancer Collaborative
Partners working to implement consistent recommendations and strategies to improve breast cancer screening rates. This collaborative no longer meets regularly, but updates are sent to members to stay up-to-date on breast cancer-related activities and news. If you'd like to join the email list, contact Lily.

Colorectal Cancer Collaborative
A statewide group of partners working to reduce barriers and increase education to improve colon cancer screening rates.
Chair: Kimberly Johnson
Staff Lead: Lily Helzer, Prevention & Early Detection Programs Manager

Lung Cancer Collaborative
Partners working in cancer control and chronic disease who together will address lung cancer prevention, incidence, screening, survival and disparities.
Co-chairs: Dr. Chivonne Harrigal and Shannon Proctor, E.D.
Staff Lead: Lily Helzer, Prevention & Early Detection Programs Manager

Collaborative Resources:

Breast Cancer Collaborative Resources
Colorectal Cancer Collaborative Resources
Lung Cancer Collaborative Resources

Accomplishments:

Early Detection Overall:

• Developed Paid Leave for Cancer Screenings Framework.
• Created Cancer Control Partnership with Nevada Medicaid MCOs.

Breast Cancer:

• Collaborated with healthcare professionals across the state to implement consistent screening recommendations.
• Launched the statewide Paint Nevada Pink campaign.
• Passed SB330 during 2023 Nevada Legislative Session to expand access to breast cancer imaging. 

Colorectal Cancer:

• Secured inflatable colons for both northern and southern Nevada outreach efforts.
• Recorded informational videos with partners during March of 2021.

Lung Cancer:

• Developed Lung Cancer Screening Toolkit for Nevada providers.
• Secured inflatable lungs for both northern and southern Nevada outreach efforts.

Members & Organizations: