Lung cancer prevention and early detection advocates--and any survivors!--are invited to join us as we work together to achieve objectives and implement strategies outlined in the Nevada Cancer Plan. That includes tobacco use and exposure, radon exposure, and lung cancer screening. The group meets quarterly, usually for 1.5 hours.
Email Christine@nevadacancercoalition.org to RSVP for the meeting and get the link.
The Survivorship Task Force is a partnership of individuals from across the health care continuum working together on topics related to survivorship for all cancer patients.
This Task Force is working on Quality of Life objectives set forth in the 2021-2025 Nevada Cancer Plan and those identified by partners within the state.
Valerie joined NCC in October 2021 as the Coalition's first southern Nevada staff member. Valerie was born in Los Angeles, California and has lived in Las Vegas for nearly two decades. She is excited to bring her years of experience and resources as a Case Manager to NCC to support Nevadans. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Service Counseling from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, her fur baby, cooking, traveling, and self-care.
We were blessed this week to receive a donation of handmade crochet beanies from Gracefully Made Crochet, a local artist who makes and donates the hats to cancer patients and homeless shelters.
People diagnosed with cancer often fall into two categories when it comes to information about their illness.
The Survivorship Task Force is a partnership of individuals from across the health care continuum working together on topics related to survivorship for all cancer patients.
Current Task Force Objectives:
Task force objectives align with priorities set forth in the 2016-2020 Nevada Comprehensive Cancer Plan and those identified by partners within the state.
Have you recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or are you a breast cancer survivor?
Do you have questions that only someone who has been diagnosed or who has a personal experience with breast cancer may be able to answer?
Do you just need to talk to someone who has been there?
Do you want to hear from others who understand your journey?
NOS brings back its in-person fall conference with an evening program to accommodate clinicians' busy schedules. The program will feature three hours of inspirational education on the latest clinical advances, hands-on strategies for applying new cancer therapies into the treatment care plan, and collaborative opportunities through in-person networking.
The conference is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 4 at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nevada. For more information visit www.nos-nevada.com.
Cancer screenings should be a regular part of your life. Screening tests are used before a person has any symptoms to help find cancer early, when it may be easier to treat.
Join Community Health Alliance and partners to receive information about regular cancer screenings and preventative care. Walk away with an appointment scheduled at Community Health Alliance to Get Screened.