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Legislature wraps with wins and losses for cancer control
07 July, 2023
We are thrilled to share that the bill NCC had worked on for several years is now a law thanks to efforts during the 82nd Nevada Legislature, which…
Grassroots Success: PTO plants trees at Mamie Towles Elementary School
07 July, 2023
While advocating for personal sun safety and sunscreen use has been a core of NCC’s Sun Smart Schools program, we’ve also encouraged environmental…
Resource Highlight: Cancer and Careers
06 June, 2023
Cancer, in the past, was often thought of as a disease of aging. For many people that’s still true, and their cancer diagnosis may come later in…
Thrive Kitchen: Making Good Food Choices
06 June, 2023
We're back with an installment of Thrive Kitchen, our tips and information on healthy eating for survivors during treatment and beyond.
Our…
Mailed Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Online Courses
06 June, 2023
In 2019, CDC and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors brought together leading health care and public health experts to discuss how…
LGBTQ+ Cancer Quick Facts - Bilingual
06 June, 2023
June is Pride Month and NCC is sharing quick facts about cancer in the LGBTQ+ community. Download these facts sheets -- available in English or…
Cancer Survivors Month Quick Facts 2023 - Bilingual
06 June, 2023
Access quick facts about cancer survivors and survivorship in Nevada for National Cancer Survivors Month, recognized each June.
Survivorship…
Prostate Cancer Brochure - Bilingual
06 June, 2023
This brochure, available in a bilingual English/Spanish format, provides basic information on prostate cancer risk factors, screening guidelines,…
Screening Cards - English/Spanish
06 June, 2023
NCC has updated its screening cards to be gender inclusive. Now, there's just one card for all genders identifying the different cancer screening…
Reflections from 2023's ONS Congress
05 May, 2023
It’s been nearly a month since NCC’s nurse navigator Amy Thompson and executive director Cari Herington returned from San Antonio, Texas where…
Skin cancer continues to be most common cancer in Nevada, U.S.
05 May, 2023
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in Nevada than all other cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. This year…
Welcoming Spaces: Treating Your LGBTQ+ Patient
05 May, 2023
The National LGBT Cancer Network is proud to launch Welcoming Spaces: Treating Your LGBTQ+ Patient, our updated and expanded LGBTQ+ Cultural…