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.

Colon Cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in both men and women and rank among the top 10 causes of cancer incidence in Nevada.  Additionally, colorectal cancers have higher rates of a late-stage

Triage Cancer Explains: Health Insurance Basics 

Health insurance is confusing, even if you get coverage through your employer. Watch this video to learn what you need to know! Learn more from Triage Cancer.