At NCC we believe in the possibilities of preventing cancer for future generations. We believe in the power of collaboration and partnership, the integrity of science and research, and the essential right for quality in every life. Together we can improve lives and change the course of cancer for current and future generations of Nevadans.
Our Clinical Liaison project is ready to go -- as soon as we bring on someone to fill the shoes!
As we near the end of 2016 we're taking a look back at Sun Smart Schools, from the start of our pilot program in 2015 to now. Check out our recent report on the success of Sun Smart Schools.
We've always relied on volunteers at NCC. For the first decade of our existence we were entirely volunteer-driven--a coalition of volunteer members creating the state cancer plan and developing an annual summit and coalition membership meeting.
considered AIDS-defining, however the risk for these cancers in HIV-infected persons is anywhere from three to 25 times higher.
Yes, there is a link between HIV/AIDS and cancer.
Isn’t that the way with chronic diseases? They hit you when you’re down.
The flu affects up to 60 million people every year, causing mild to severe illness, and at times leading to death. As of this posting (Oct. 20, 2016) two people in Nevada have died from the flu. What do you need to know as a cancer advocate, caregiver, patient, or healthcare professional? Here are the basics to help you fight flu:
What is influenza or the flu?
The Douglas County School District (DCSD) and the Nevada Cancer Coalition (NCC) kick off Sun Smart Schools district-wide with an assembly at Gardnerville Elementary School Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2:15 p.m. Sun Smart Schools is a sun safety education program of NCC that includes nationally-recognized, standards-based curriculum, policy initiatives, and sunscreen.
Nevada Oncology Society hosts a webinar Tuesday, Dec. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. on the final decisions on MACRA, MIPS and the 2017 physician fee schedule. The session is presented by Dr. Arthur Lurvey, MD, FACP, FACE.
The Douglas County School District (DCSD) and the Nevada Cancer Coalition (NCC) kick off Sun Smart Schools district-wide with an assembly at Gardnerville Elementary School Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2:15 p.m. Sun Smart Schools is a sun safety education program of NCC that includes nationally-recognized, standards-based curriculum, policy initiatives, and sunscreen. The Sun Smart Schools kick-off assembly will include a short sun safety education program for students.