I thought of cancer as a dark cloud over me, so I was determined to find the silver lining in it. I wanted to believe something beneficial could come out of my journey. I might gain personal insights or be strengthened in some way. I wasn’t sure, of course, but I was willing to look for some ray of light in the midst of dark skies. I don’t mean hoping to open the front door to movie cameras, balloons, and a giant check from Publishers’ Clearing House! I thought I’d start by looking around for positive things which may have escaped my notice.

Fighting Against Historic Targeting of Minorities by Big Tobacco

Submitted by Mauricia Feaster
University of Nevada, Reno Student Intern for Smoke Free Truckee Meadows

It was a regular morning in April 2016.  I woke up and was getting ready for the day when my hand unexplainably went to my left breast.  I had very dense breast tissue, so I was accustomed to the random lumps, but this lump felt oddly different.  

Today, the disease of obesity affects more than 93 million Americans, and more than 33 percent of Americans are affected by excess weight. Obesity Care Week brings the topic of obesity in the forefront and helps individuals with obesity get access to science and clinically-based treatments.

By Steven Fine, Nevada Cancer Coalition

We all have a certain comfort level when it comes to talking about our health. On the surface, we usually have no problem discussing our aches and pains with friends. But when it comes to some of those deeper health issues, we tend to close up and keep our concerns close to the chest. Nevertheless, there are some things that should be talked about in certain circles, no matter how uneasy it might feel. And since this month is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, it makes sense to begin here.

Support for caregivers and family members

1st Thursday of every month 5:30 p.m.
3rd Tuesday of every month 1:30 p.m.

Support from Infinity Hospice Care
**meetings are currently being hosted virtually due to covid pandemic. Event is free.

Please call office to register 775-852-6002 to receive the meeting link.

Why Mental Health First Aid?

At Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, we are very passionate about making sure head, neck, and esophageal patients go through treatment and recover with the best possible outcomes. Come join us for our head, neck, and esophageal cancer support group. We welcome everyone, whether you live in Carson City, Nevada or Miami, Florida. You can be in the thick of treatment or be 5 years out from your radiation therapy.

Northern Nevadans who are uninsured, underinsured or without a social security number can receive free medical care at upcoming University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) Student Outreach Clinics and Rural Outreach Clinics, in Lovelock, Silver Springs and Yerington, Nevada. UNR Med offers the free clinics in a continuing effort to assist the region's medically uninsured with needed health care services.

The following clinics are available:   

Eating Hints is written for you - someone who is about to get, or is now getting, cancer treatment. Your family, friends, and others close to you may also want to read this book. You can use this book before, during, and after cancer treatment. It has hints about common types of eating problems, along with ways to manage them.