Elevate your expertise in oncology this Spring in Las Vegas! Immerse yourself in dynamic discussions and innovative ideas tackling the most daunting challenges in oncology. Absorb wisdom from local and national visionaries sharing effective care practices and expand your network through unlimited networking opportunities.
Nevada Cancer Coalition developed two toolkits to help Nevada healthcare providers increase the number of youth who initiate and complete the HPV vaccination series. By recommending and administering the HPV vaccine to your patients, starting as early as age 9, you can help protect children from a future devastating cancer diagnosis.
These toolkits can, and should, be reviewed and used by the entire provider office. Presenting a unified and consistent message to patients and parents is vital to a successful vaccination program.
Download either toolkit below.
We're sharing this news from our friends at TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance:
The TOUCH, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance – which drives the collaborative efforts of patients, survivors, advocates, advocacy organizations, health care professionals, researchers and pharmaceutical companies to work collectively, with accountability, towards the common goal of eradicating Black Breast Cancer – has partnered with Carebox to launch the Carebox Connect experience optimized for breast cancer patients.
Attend this conference for CE lectures, networking opportunities, and the annual business meeting of the NVSRT. The conference includes 6 CEs (ASRT approval pending) with topics including: MR Neurography, How Proper Skin Prep Helps with ECG Trace Quality for Cardiac CTA, The Lost Art of Skull Radiography, The Critical Art of Radiographic Critique.
Colorectal cancer is the #2 cancer killer in Nevada by total numbers, only behind lung cancer. The latest American Cancer Society data shows that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths among men under 50, and second for women under 50.
Nevada's Central Cancer Registry keeps data on cancer cases across the state and has provided data that we've formatted into charts to help you quickly digest the information.
Access the data and download our annual Quick Facts and Resources on the buttons below.
Join the NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) for this OCS Director’s Series webinar on April 9. Dr. John M. Salsman will present Forward-thinking: Progress, Gaps, and Impact in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivorship, and Dr. Lauren Ghazal will share her experiences as an advocate.
Speakers:
John M. Salsman, PhD
Professor, Social Sciences and Health Policy
Associate Director for Public Health Sciences, Charlotte
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Co-Leader, Cancer Prevention and Control Program
Our friend Dr. Jessica Pharar of The Pharar Foundation joined the Hello Cancer podcast to talk about the importance of dental health for people who've been diagnosed with cancer. She said her experience as a cancer caregiver helped her to develop greater empathy and connection with patients diagnosed with cancer. Her foundation provides comprehensive dental care to ensure the patient's mouth is healthy prior to starting cancer care.
Data suggests that many medical professionals have not been formally trained to discuss genetics and genetic screening/testing with their patients and may not be aware of the value of screening for CDC Tier 1 conditions. This series will allow providers to familiarize themselves with language and knowledge of screening recommendations, and clinical indications for genetic counseling, testing, and resources. Providers will engage in discussions on how to incorporate genomic medicine into daily practice and develop personalized care plans.
Data suggests that many medical professionals have not been formally trained to discuss genetics and genetic screening/testing with their patients and may not be aware of the value of screening for CDC Tier 1 conditions. This series will allow providers to familiarize themselves with language and knowledge of screening recommendations, and clinical indications for genetic counseling, testing, and resources. Providers will engage in discussions on how to incorporate genomic medicine into daily practice and develop personalized care plans.
Data suggests that many medical professionals have not been formally trained to discuss genetics and genetic screening/testing with their patients and may not be aware of the value of screening for CDC Tier 1 conditions. This series will allow providers to familiarize themselves with language and knowledge of screening recommendations, and clinical indications for genetic counseling, testing, and resources. Providers will engage in discussions on how to incorporate genomic medicine into daily practice and develop personalized care plans.