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Picking time for pomegranates differs with variety

It is true the majority of pomegranates are picked around Halloween. However, the time to pick pomegranates depends on its variety. there are varieties of pomegranates that must be picked at other times. One such variety favored in Southern Nevada is called Utah Sweet that ripens and is ready to be harvested around the end of September.

Cancer treatment doesn’t stop during pandemic

In February, just before COVID-19 hit the United States full-force, retiree June Tatarczyk had a mammogram that showed she had cancer. She soon connected with Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada oncologist Rupesh Parikh, who got her into chemotherapy quite quickly. “You have to fit your own health care in, no matter what else is going on around you,” Tatarczyk said.

Las Vegas woman healthy after cancer treatment with CyberKnife

Ten years ago, Maura Bivens became one of the first women in Southern Nevada to be treated with the CyberKnife. The treatment was for triple-negative breast cancer that had metastasized to her lungs. But today, the 51-year-old is healthy.

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Add hints of autumn to decor

Warmer tones in the home help create an autumn mood. Living, dining and bedroom environments work for subtle touches.

Bermuda grass can invade lawns when water is scarce

Let’s focus on controlling Bermuda grass this fall. Common Bermuda grass is sometimes called “devil’s grass” by old-timers. All types of Bermuda grass, from common (the weed) to hybrid Bermuda (think golf course), like heat, sunlight and water but can invade when water is scarce and other plants struggle to shade the ground.

Opioids can be dropped off Saturday at 4 locations

Unusued prescription medications can be dropped off safely and anonymously at several sites across the Las Vegas Valley as part of “Crush the Crisis.”

New mother part of local clinical trial

Kristen Louis was nine weeks pregnant at the time her breast cancer was diagnosed. After three lumpectomies that led eventually to a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation, she is part of the NATALEE phase III clinical trial.

Surgery reduces risk of cancer for young mother

Because of her family history of cancer, Daisy Valencia took a genetic test. When it came back BRCA positive, Valencia knew her options. She had a double mastectomy, and after reconstructive breast surgery in December, she will have a hysterectomy.

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