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 seems that AI is everywhere these days, in things like wacky AI-generated photos and fake voices reading your online news. In reality, AI has been around for much longer than you may think, and its applications are far more vast and potentially useful than many understand.
As we approach World Mental Health Day, recognized on October 10, it's crucial to recognize the emotional challenges faced by cancer survivors and caregivers. One powerful tool that has emerged to address these challenges is peer mentoring. This blog post explores the benefits of peer mentoring and how it can provide much-needed emotional support during the cancer journey.
Dealing with cancer isn’t just about managing the physical and emotional challenges. For many survivors and their families, there’s another overwhelming concern—financial toxicity. This term describes the financial problems that come with medical expenses during cancer treatment. It’s a reality that can impact nearly half of those diagnosed, sometimes even leading them to skip recommended treatments because of the high costs involved.
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 is an effort by Nevada Cancer Coalition and its many partners to unify behind a consistent message for breast cancer early detection:
Emily Ames is a medical student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. During her summer vacation, she decided to launch a sunscreen drive to gather the essential sun safety tool for those who might be in need.
In September, she delivered more than 60 tubes and bottles of sunscreen to Nevada Cancer Coalition’s Sun Smart Nevada program.
Join this informative educational event which will feature hematology oncology providers and survivors who will share their strategies for living well during and after treatment for blood cancers. This is an opportunity to connect with others dealing with a blood cancer diagnosis and learn about community resources and support.
Cancer and Careers will hold it's 10th annual West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer virtually on Saturday, October 19, 2024! This free, daylong event explores the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment and is open to patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, employers, advocates, HR professionals and anyone else touched by cancer.
Join NCCS for a webinar "Family Building and Cancer."
Being diagnosed with cancer at a young age could mean your future fertility is at risk. During this educational webinar for cancer patients and their care teams, we'll discuss what young cancer patients need to know about fertility preservation and building a family in survivorship, including non-traditional methods like adoption, surrogacy, and embryo donation.
Join us for the 2024 Nevada Oncology Society (NOS) Fall Conference, an exceptional opportunity to reconnect with your colleagues and local clinicians in-person this autumn. Our complimentary event is designed to provide valuable insights and foster collaboration within Nevada's oncology community. Mark your calendar and register today for an event that promises to enhance your knowledge and strengthen professional relationships within the Nevada oncology community.
A first-ever survey conducted by Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah researchers reveals that residents in frontier areas of the Mountain West face significant barriers to health care. The Community Health Assessment Survey (CHAS) is the first of its kind to focus solely on patients in rural and frontier areas. Rural counties have fewer than 100 people per square mile while frontier areas have seven or fewer per square mile.