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Mammovan provides mobile mammograms to women in Nevada

The bright pink Mammovan provides mammograms to women in geographically isolated areas, as well as those who are uninsured and may not otherwise have plans to get this vital screening.

Routine exam finds inherited mutation

Although many people canceled important medical screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic, Shanon Steele decided to go to her scheduled appointment. She was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer returns Oct. 24

The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer returns Oct. 24 at Red Rock Resort. This year marks the event’s 22nd year in Nevada and serves as the culmination of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival to return in 2022

Although the Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival won’t return to its full, in-person festivities until 2022, the Las Vegas Dragon Boat Club will host its annual Flowers on the Water Ceremony on Saturday starting at 11 a.m.

Paint Nevada Pink shows its colors

In partnership with Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, Susan G. Komen Nevada, Optum Care and many other generous sponsors throughout the state, Nevada Cancer Coalition aims to Paint Nevada Pink as part of a campaign to encourage yearly mammograms.

Missed mammogram turns into cancer diagnosis

COVID-19 altered the plans for Deborah Klink, and she missed her annual mammogram in 2020. Fortunately, her breast cancer diagnosis was still caught early enough even though her mammogram was delayed.

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