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Webinar: Oncofertility Navigation - Ensuring Future Possibilities for Cancer Patients

Join the American Cancer Society (ACS) for a free, interactive webinar on fertility preservation and oncofertility navigation. Attendees will gain practical strategies to navigate and support fertility preservation for cancer patients. This online event breaks down the world of patient navigation with leading experts in a one-hour session packed with insights, strategies, and Q & A.

Expert panel:

Maggie Rogers, MPH (Facilitator)
Director, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Support, American Cancer Society

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Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: Understanding "Chemo Brain"

Many cancer survivors experience cognitive changes during and after treatment, a phenomenon often referred to as "chemo brain." This condition, more formally known as Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI), can significantly impact a survivor's quality of life and daily functioning.

What is CRCI?

Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment encompasses a range of cognitive difficulties that cancer patients and survivors may experience. Common symptoms include:

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NCC Receives Funding to Improve Lung Screening, Bring QUILS to Nevada

Nevada is set to benefit from a share of a $6.8 million grant aimed at replicating Kentucky's success in lung cancer screening. The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation awarded the funding to a collaborative project led by the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

The four-year initiative will bring the QUILS™ (Quality Implementation of Lung Cancer Screening) System to Nevada and Mississippi, two states chosen for their high lung cancer burden and low screening rates.

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Congratulations Summit Awardees

Congratulations to this year's Summit Awards recipients. We are so grateful to work with organizations and people who are willing to go above and beyond, try new things, get involved, and open their hearts and minds to supporting others in health. This year's honorees are pictured here with NCC Board President Melissa Davies and Sen. Jacky Rosen's Community Liaison Molly Rose Lewis:

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Pink & Pearl Women's Health Fair

The Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in Las Vegas hosts Pink & Pearl, a women's health fair promoting breast and lung cancer awareness. Join Paint Nevada Pink and a host of vendors for low-cost mammograms, Pearl the Pink Fire Truck, food, health information, refreshments, and a walk through giant inflatable lungs. 

Mammograms can be scheduled in advance by calling 855-445-2246. Walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event. 

Partners include:

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Las Vegas Sign Lighting for Paint Nevada Pink

We're painting Nevada pink this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to spread the word that mammograms save lives! Join us October 3 at 11 a.m. at the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign as it's lit PINK! Clark County officials will be on hand to declare October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a proclamation. It's a great opportunity to snag a selfie with the sign lit pink. 

Join us for the fun!

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Bras for a Cause & Reno Arch Celebration

We're kicking off Paint Nevada Pink on October 1 with a celebration at Locomotion Plaza for our Bras for a Cause -- raising awareness for breast cancer screening on blinged out bra at a time. Anyone can register to enter a bra into the event, then get to work decorating it. Pick a theme, make it pretty, make it funny --- just keep it family friendly! We'll showcase all of the bras in a mini fashion show before lighting the Reno Arch pink at 7:30 p.m. 

Join us for the fun. We'll have the street shut down so you can get photos under the pink arch. 

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Call to Action: Public Comment for Dental Vaccination Regulations

The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, to receive comments on the proposed regulation from Assembly Bill 147. The bill allows for the issuance of a special endorsement to dental providers to administer vaccines, pending approval of the regulations.

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UNLV Health Walk with a Doc: Cancer Awareness with Dr. Richard Baynosa and Dr. Jennifer Baynosa

UNLV Health's Walk with a Doc is a community event where anyone can come out and walk with a doctor and learn more about certain diseases and conditions. 

This month's feature is Cancer Awareness with Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's Dr. Richard Baynosa, who specializes in breast reconstruction, and Dr. Jennifer Baynosa, a breast surgical oncologist.

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