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Skin cancer continues to be most common cancer in Nevada, U.S.

More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in Nevada than all other cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. This year it’s estimated 800 Nevadans will be diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and thousands more will be told they have basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and an opportunity for sun safety advocates and dermatologists to remind the community to take care of their skin.

Success Story: Dermatology Students Embrace Sun Smart Initiatives to Expand Program Reach

NCC has been working with medical students from University of Nevada's Las Vegas and Reno campuses for a number of years, especially when it comes to skin cancer. Medical students who are interested in dermatology are members of a student interest group that have partnered with NCC to work on the Sun Smart Nevada program.

Washoe County Senior Resource Fair

Join us at Washoe County's Senior Resource Fair, connecting seniors to information they can use. 

Find out about:

  • Transportation
  • Healthy food
  • Social services
  • Housing resources
  • Aging programs and activities
  • Caregiver services
  • Health services - and free vaccinations!
  • And of course, cancer survivorship and support

This event is sponsored by AARP, Senior Coalition of Washoe County, Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

Washoe County Senior Resource Fair

Join us at Washoe County's Senior Resource Fair, connecting seniors to information they can use. 

Find out about:

  • Transportation
  • Healthy food
  • Social services
  • Housing resources
  • Aging programs and activities
  • Caregiver services
  • Health services - and free vaccinations!
  • And of course, cancer survivorship and support

This event is sponsored by AARP, Senior Coalition of Washoe County, Food Bank of Northern Nevada.