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Harnessing AI to catch lung cancer earlier
12 December, 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 December, 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…
Cancer drugs included in federal Medicare price negotiations
12 December, 2025
Nevada seniors are set to see lower prices on more of the medications they rely on. This week, U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen announced that 15 additional…
NCC brings breast health education to Pink Ribbon Night at Reno Public Market
11 November, 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…
The HPV vaccine is erasing cancer – here's the proof
11 November, 2025
More than a decade after the first HPV vaccination programmes rolled out, data from multiple countries reveals a dramatic fall in cervical cancers…
Multi-cancer blood tests show promise for earlier cancer detection
11 November, 2025
New research offers an exciting look at the future of cancer screening. A microsimulation study published in the American Cancer Society journal…
New radon monitors available at Extension offices give quick results
11 November, 2025
University aims to make testing for the lung-cancer-causing gas available and easy for Nevadans
By now, the danger that radon in our homes poses…
The state of lung cancer in Nevada, 2025: Progress, setbacks and the road ahead
11 November, 2025
In Nevada, the landscape of lung cancer in 2025 shows a mixed picture. On one hand, some screening indicators ticked upward or held steady. On the…
Can your toenails tell a story about your lung cancer risk?
11 November, 2025
At 47, Emi Bossio was a busy attorney, mother of two, and living a healthy lifestyle. She had never smoked and stayed active — until a persistent…
NCC to Attend Pink Ribbon Night with Patrice at Reno Public Market
11 November, 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…
Six Sites Open Nov. 8 for National Lung Cancer Screening Day
11 November, 2025
Six lung cancer screening facilities in Nevada will open their doors on Saturday, Nov. 8 as part of the fourth annual National Lung Cancer Screening…
Study Finds Balanced Food Tax Reforms Could Boost Health and Cut Emissions Without Raising Costs
10 October, 2025
A new study from Swedish researchers suggests that carefully designed, cost-neutral food tax reforms could improve both public health and…