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Telehealth as an Effective Tool in Cancer Palliative Care
11 November, 2024
With advancements in telemedicine, palliative care for cancer patients is evolving, offering effective alternatives to traditional in-person visits…
‘Screen Your Lungs’ the Key Message for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
11 November, 2024
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Nevada Cancer Coalition and its partners are working to educate Nevadans about early detection of this…
Volunteer Spotlight: Jillian
11 November, 2024
Jillian with NCC's Sarah and Valerie at Las Vegas Pride 2024.
In the world of nonprofits, achieving ambitious goals with limited resources is…
Questions linger after FDA approval of Shield blood test for colon cancer
10 October, 2024
In July, the FDA approved the first blood test, called Shield, for primary screening of colon cancer in people at average risk. The test detects…
Study finds false positive on a mammogram may lower likelihood of future screening
10 October, 2024
A large study by the National Cancer Institute-funded Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium found that women who receive a false-positive result on…
Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Control: New Applications and Real Results
10 October, 2024
Chances are you’ve been hearing the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) and machines taking over the world. Ok, that’s a bit extreme. But it…
Paint Nevada Pink Returns in 2024 with Screening Events, Fundraisers
09 September, 2024
The 6th annual Paint Nevada Pink kicks off October 1 in Reno and features breast cancer awareness and screening events all month long. The campaign…
NCC Receives Funding to Improve Lung Screening, Bring QUILS to Nevada
09 September, 2024
Nevada is set to benefit from a share of a $6.8 million grant aimed at replicating Kentucky's success in lung cancer screening. The Bristol Myers…
Congratulations Summit Awardees
09 September, 2024
Congratulations to this year's Summit Awards recipients. We are so grateful to work with organizations and people who are willing to go above and…
Call to Action: Public Comment for Dental Vaccination Regulations
08 August, 2024
The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, to receive comments on the proposed…
Success Story: Community Skin Check Clinic
07 July, 2024
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. It’s estimated that 840 people in Nevada will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2024,…
SUMMIT: National Expert to Share Strategies for Promoting LGBTQI+ Inclusivity in Cancer Control
06 June, 2024
More than 500 anti-queer bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the country, according to a recent editorial by LGBTQI+ Cancer…