Nevada Cancer Coalition

10/14/2026

NCC Office Hours are this Thursday at 9 a.m. Join us to talk about anything you'd like related to cancer early detection. Team members Lily Helzer and Kayla Ramsey will be online to chat breast, cervical, colorectal, lung and skin cancer screening. Or just to say hi.

Get details: https://buff.ly/Ilk9MRA

10/13/2026

Need a skin check? University of Nevada, Reno's School of Medicine hosts a dermatology clinic at its upcoming student outreach clinic. People who are uninsured or struggle to pay for medical costs are welcome with no cost.

📆 Saturday, October 17, 8 a.m.
📍 745 W. Moana Lane, Reno
📞 Call 775-391-0632 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot

10/12/2026

Listen to the latest episode of NCC's Cancer Talks podcast where we talk to staff at Nevada's Office for Consumer Health Assistance. This is a great listen for consumers who need help with insurance bills or medical costs, for clinicians and support staff who've faced billing issues or insurance denials, and for public health professionals.

Nevada’s Office for Consumer Health Assistance

10/11/2026

What can a patient advocate do for you? When you've been diagnosed with cancer, there's a lot to learn and a lot to manage. A patient advocate can be your ally.

10/10/2026

Big lungs. Big conversations. 🫁

Larry and Lola, NCC’s inflatable lungs, stand at least 12 feet tall — and they’re hitting the road for Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November!

Interested in bringing one to your site? Contact Kayla to explore a tour stop and help start conversations about lung health and cancer screening.

10/09/2026

Planning breast or lung cancer awareness content? Start with the facts. 📚

NCC’s Breast Cancer Quick Facts and Data and Lung Cancer Quick Facts and Data resources can help you prepare social posts, newsletters, media talking points and staff reminders.

Download them and help share factual information with your community.

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10/08/2026

This weekend is another chance to Walk with a Doc. Our friends Dr. & Dr. Baynosa will be talking all things breast cancer Saturday morning at 8:30 at Angel Park in Las Vegas. Lace up and get informed!

10/07/2026

Las Vegas, it’s your turn to think pink! 💗

Join Nevada Cancer Coalition at 9 a.m. Oct. 8 as the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign lights up pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Together, we’ll celebrate survivors, honor those we’ve lost and highlight the importance of breast cancer screening.

🕰️ When: Thursday, October 8 at 9 a.m.
📍 Where: Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, S. Las Vegas Blvd.
🚘️ Park: At the sign parking lot or the Harley Davidson shop 🏍️

10/06/2026

Bright packaging and fruit flavors can make va**ng products attractive to youth. Parents and caregivers should know that these products often contain ni****ne and chemicals that may pose health risks.

Learn more at AttractingAddictionNV.org

10/05/2026

Cancer rehabilitation can help people feel stronger and live better before, during and after treatment. 💪

Join Nevada Cancer Coalition’s next Cancer Education Lunch & Learn, “Stronger Through Every Stage: The Role of Cancer Rehabilitation,” featuring Kaitlin Pennington and Colleen Roach, co-founders of Cancer Rehab Group.

Learn how rehabilitation can help manage fatigue, neuropathy, swallowing difficulties and mobility challenges while supporting strength, independence and long-term survivorship.

📅 Nov. 4, 2026
🕛 Noon-1 p.m.
💻 Zoom

Bring your lunch and your questions!