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Nevada radon program promotes testing in January, and year-round

The City of Sparks this month issued a proclamation declaring January Radon Action Month, bringing attention to an often-silent issue that is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that is naturally occurring in the ground as a result of radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water. It’s harmless when outdoors, but when it gets trapped indoors – by seeping in through microscopic cracks in foundations and basements – it can build up and become deadly.

Cannabis in Conversation: Hear from a Survivor-Turned-Mentor Angel and Two Leading Clinicians

Join Ethan Zohn, Survivor, Imerman Angel Mentor and Survivor Africa winner as he discusses his journey and the role cannabis played in helping him deal with the side effects of cancer treatments. Ethan will be joined by Dr. Brooke Worster, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Supportive Oncology and Greg Garber, MSW and Director of Oncology Support Services at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center as they discuss the benefits and risks of cannabis use for the abatement of cancer-treatment symptoms.

NCCS Webinar: Making the Mouth-Body Connection in Cancer Care

Oral care is one aspect of cancer treatments that is often overlooked. Oral side effects and untreated dental diseases can cause added pain, financial hardships, psychological distress, and a diminished quality of life for those being treated for cancer. Oral effects can also lead to complications or delays of therapies, which can compromise treatment outcomes. Oral changes may have a continued negative impact long after cancer treatments have been completed.