Faculty Added to Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. December 28, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is pleased to announce that Oscar Goodman Jr., MD, PhD, will join NVCI as a researcher and clinical oncologist.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Recognized for Workplace Wellness Initiatives
LAS VEGAS, NEV. December 6, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) was honored with the Gold Well Workplace Award for its employee wellness program, being named one of the nation's healthiest companies by the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA).
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Nevada Cancer Institute Introduces Elementary School Students to the Science Behind ’Finding a Cure for Cancer’
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 22, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) and Roberta C. Cartwright Elementary School are partnering to introduce children to the science behind cancer research, treatment and prevention.
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In Memoriam: Craig H. Neilsen (1941-2006)
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 21, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is saddened by the loss of one of its founders, Craig H. Neilsen.
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More than $5.3 million Raised to Benefit Cancer Research at Nevada Cancer Institute’s ’Bond for the Cure’ Fund-Raising Event
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 16, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) raised more than $5.3 million at its fifth annual fund-raising event, "Bond for the Cure," held November 16, 2006 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Governor’s Points of Light Award Recipients Announced
FALLON, NEV. - The Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, Inc. (NCNCS) recognized five Governor's Points of Light Award recipients at a dinner attended by more than 200 business and community leaders from across the state.
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Nevada Cancer Institute and Siemens partner to provide nursing scholarships $100,000 will fund four-year scholarship program
LAS VEGAS, NEV. November 8, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) and Siemens Foundation today announced a partnership to provide scholarships to Nevada's nursing students.
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Las Vegas Founders Donates total of $1 million to Nevada Cancer Institute from FRYS.com Open
LAS VEGAS, NEV. October 16, 2006 - The Las Vegas Founders donated $500,000 to Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) from the success of the FRYS.com Open held in Las Vegas October 9-15, 2006.
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Golfers Tee Up for a Cure
LAS VEGAS, NEV. October 13, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is the primary charitable beneficiary of the Fry's.com Open underway this weekend at TPC Summerlin and TPC Canyons golf courses.
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Free and Lower-Cost Mammograms Available to Nevada Women
LAS VEGAS, NEV. October 6, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is offering free and reduced-cost screening mammograms to Nevada women during the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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Needs of Nevada’s Cancer Survivors to be Chronicled
LAS VEGAS, NEV. October 5, 2006 - The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) are teaming up to present findings on physical, social, emotional and functional well-being from the first statewide assessment of cancer survivors and their caregivers.
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Nevada Cancer Institute’s Margo Otto Named Nevada Social Worker of the Year
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 30, 2006 - Margo Otto, MSW, MA, LSW, Medical Social Worker with Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), was named Nevada Social Worker of the Year by the Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
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Brighton Collectibles 2006 Breast Cancer Bracelet available Saturday September 30th
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 29, 2006 - Brighton Collectibles, along with Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month this weekend with the sale of the 2006 Power of Pink Bracelet.
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Dr. Elias Ghanem Board Room Dedicated at Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 26, 2006 - Elias F. Ghanem, M.D. was recognized posthumously for his leadership through the dedication of the Board of Directors meeting room at Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI).
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Nutritional Supplements Available for Cancer Patient Residents of Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 26, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has liquid nutritional supplements available for free to area cancer patients.
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Nutritional Supplements Available for Cancer Patients
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 26, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute's (NVCI) Northern Nevada offices have liquid nutritional supplements available for free to area cancer patients.
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Community Health Fair
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 20, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) and the Mexican Consulate in conjunction with Ventanas de Salud will host a free family resources health fair on Saturday, October 7, from 8:30am to 2pm at Howard E. Hollingsworth Elementary School, 1776 E. Ogden Avenue, Las Vegas.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Receives $15 million Gift from the Engelstad Family Foundation
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 16, 2006 - The Engelstad Family Foundation of Las Vegas, NV has issued a $15 million gift to Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) for the advancement of scientific research, screening and treatment targeted to lung cancer.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Celebrates 1st Anniversary
LAS VEGAS, NEV. September 13, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) celebrates its first anniversary starting this week, culminating a year of milestones as the state-designated cancer institute.
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Leadership and Faculty added to Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. August 30, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has added key appointments to its operations. "I am pleased to announce these appointments as we continue to grow as Nevada's official cancer institute and work to reduce the burden of cancer," said Heather Murren, NVCI chief executive officer.
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Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Names Nicholas J. Vogelzang, M.D. as New Board Chair
SANTA BARBARA, CAL. August 8, 2006 - The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) announced today that illustrious cancer researcher, Nicholas J. Vogelzang, M.D., F.A.C.P., has become the new chair of the Foundation's Board of Directors.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Named Official Community-Relations Partner of The World Series of Poker
LAS VEGAS, NEV. August 2, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has been named the official community-relations partner of the World Series of Poker, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) announced today.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Adds Faculty, Professionals
LAS VEGAS, NEV. June 19, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has added four employees across various departments. These new staff additions further NVCI's mission to create a world-class cancer center by hiring the finest talent across the nation to better serve the needs of cancer patients.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Joins with SHADE Foundation for ’Pitch for Sun Safety’
LAS VEGAS, NEV. June 14, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), Nevada's official cancer institute, will partner with the SHADE Foundation for 2006 SunWise® SHADE® Poster Competition for children aged four - thirteen.
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Las Vegas Founders Foundation Donates $500,000
LAS VEGAS, NEV. June 8, 2006 - The Las Vegas Founders Foundation presented a check of $500,000 to Heather Murren, President and CEO of Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) and announced their partnership to work together to find a cure.
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Hope Jam 2006 Event to Benefit Nevada Cancer Institute Services in Northern Nevada
RENO, NEV. June 5, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute's (NVCI) services in northern Nevada will be benefited from Hope Jam 2006 a gathering at Bartley Ranch Regional Park in the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheatre in Reno on Saturday evening June 10, 2006.
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Cancer Survivorship - A Story of Hope..and Life
The war declared on cancer in the United States in 1973 is one of good news, where there are fewer victims, and more survivors.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Researchers to Present at 42nd American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
LAS VEGAS, NEV. June 3, 2006 - Five Faculty of Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) will participate in the presentation of research findings at the 42nd annual meeting of The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) to be held in Atlanta, GA during June 2-6, 2006.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Offers Internships
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 31, 2006 - Graduate and undergraduate students are being invited to spend the summer learning about medicine, science, technology and business through a new internship program being introduced by Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), Nevada's official cancer institute.
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American College of Radiology Certifies Mammography at Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 31, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
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World No-Tobacco Day is May 31st
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 29, 2006 – Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) encourages everyone to take part in World No-Tobacco Day by making a commitment to stop using tobacco products.
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Needs of Nevada Cancer Survivors to be Surveyed
LAS VEGAS, NEV. May 15, 2006 - The needs of Nevada cancer survivors will be measured through a series of 25 Town Hall style meetings to be held across the state during May and June 2006.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Recognizes Volunteers
LAS VEGAS, NEV. April 24, 2006 - The role of volunteers in helping it to achieve its mission of reducing the burden of cancer for the people of Nevada, has been recognized by the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) during national Volunteer Week 2006, April 24-28, 2006.
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Cancer Research Wing Dedicated at Nevada Cancer Institute
LAS VEGAS, NEV. April 20, 2006 - Nevada's official cancer research center dedicated its research wing to the commitment and dedication of John Robert Murren, M.D., a founder of the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI). Dr. Murren, an oncologist and researcher at Yale University, succumbed to melanoma in December 2005 at age 47.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Announces Nevada Collaborative Research Grants Program
LAS VEGAS, NEV. April 3, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) announced the Nevada Collaborative Research Grants Program that will provide four grants up to $50,000 for Faculty members from Nevada research institutions to conduct cancer-related research projects in collaboration with NVCI Faculty.
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Nevada Comprehensive Cancer Plan Provides Road Map for Preventing, Detecting and Caring for Cancer
LAS VEGAS, NEV. April 3, 2006 - The cost of cancer is $585 per year for every resident of the state according to the Nevada Comprehensive Cancer Plan issued today by Governor Kenny Guinn and representatives of the Nevada's Cancer Council.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Honors Doctors
LAS VEGAS, NEV. March 29, 2006 - Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) acknowledged the ever-evolving contributions of physicians in forging new techniques and therapies that are extending hope and life every day for cancer patients across Nevada.
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Two Nevada Cancer Institute Faculty Scheduled to Present at Annual National Oncology Conference
LAS VEGAS, NEV. March 20, 2006 - Two Faculty of Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) will present results of research at the annual conference of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists in Atlanta this June.
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Nevada’s First Thyroid Cancer Support Group to Meet in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NEV. March 10, 2006 - Thyroid cancer continues to increase in incidence, and Nevada's first thyroid cancer support group will meet on the second Monday of every other month starting on March 13, 2006, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00p.m., at Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), One Breakthrough Way at 10441 West Twain Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada (89135).
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Nevada Cancer Institute Recognized by United Way of Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS, NEV. March 1, 2006 - The United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) recognized Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) as its top new campaign during the 2006 community campaign.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Phase I Program Chief Receives Mesothelioma Grant
LAS VEGAS, NEV. February 15, 2006 - The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) has awarded Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) and Sunil Sharma, M.D., chief of the Phase I Program, a grant to further the study of mesothelioma, an asbestos-related lung cancer.
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U.S. House of Representatives Kidney Caucus Received Briefing from Nevada Cancer Institute Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 7, 2006 - Staff representing the U.S. House of Representatives Kidney Caucus received a briefing of the state of kidney cancer detection and treatment at a capital Hill briefing featuring Nicholas J. Vogelzang, M.D., Director of the Nevada Cancer Institute.
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Nevada Cancer Institute Expands Key Departments
LAS VEGAS, NEV. January, 2006 - The Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has added six employees across various departments. These new staff additions further NVCI's mission to create a world-class cancer center by hiring the finest talent across the nation to better serve the needs of patients.
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Nevada Cervical Cancer Coalition and Nevada Cancer Institute Promote Cervical Health Awareness Month in January
LAS VEGAS, NEV. January 18, 2006 - Cervical Cancer is the most highly preventable form of gynecological cancer. It can usually be prevented with a simple Pap test. With that in mind, the Nevada Cervical Cancer Coalition hopes to increase the number of Nevada women getting screened in January, Cervical Cancer Awareness month.
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