Northern Nevada Cancer Centers
Cancer Care Specialists
Carson Tahoe Cancer Center
Center of Hope Reno
Renown William N. Pennington Cancer Institute
Saint Mary's Center for Cancer
Tahoe Forest Cancer Center
Carson Tahoe Cancer Center
Center of Hope Reno
Renown William N. Pennington Cancer Institute
Saint Mary's Center for Cancer
Tahoe Forest Cancer Center
JScreen – At-Home Genetic Testing and Counseling
JScreen is a national genetic testing and counseling program based out of Emory University. JScreen offers a CancerGEN test that includes over 70 genes associated with hereditary cancer. Test results can help identify risks and prevention strategies for those with family histories of cancer, and may help inform treatment plans for individuals with a cancer diagnosis.
Website: https://www.jscreen.org/genetic-cancer-screening-service/
Phone: 404-778-8640
Email: [email protected]
JScreen is a national genetic testing and counseling program based out of Emory University. JScreen offers a CancerGEN test that includes over 70 genes associated with hereditary cancer. Test results can help identify risks and prevention strategies for those with family histories of cancer, and may help inform treatment plans for individuals with a cancer diagnosis.
Website: https://www.jscreen.org/genetic-cancer-screening-service/
Phone: 404-778-8640
Email: [email protected]
Northern Nevada Survivor Programs
Battle Born Tattoo
Offering mastectomy scar tattoos at no cost to cancer survivors.
Contact: Archie (Owner)
Phone: 775-327-4465
Address: 675 Holcomb Ave., Reno, NV
Camp Kesem
Free camp for kids who have a parent affected by cancer.
Website: https://www.kesem.org/
Contact: Outreach Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Cancer Community Clubhouse
Free and low cost programs for people affected by cancer: peer support groups, wellness classes, art & craft events, sound mediation, qi gong, yoga, educational workshops, National Cancer Survivors Day, and fitness programs.
Website: https://www.cancercommunityclubhouse.org/
Contact: Natalie Stevenson
Phone: 775-971-4209
Email: [email protected]
Evoke Warriors
6 month fitness & wellness program for survivors - applications open each February
Website: https://www.evokewarriors.org/
Contact: Mena Spodobalski
Phone: 775-722-3384
Email: [email protected]
Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Website: Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Phone: 775-813-4288
Natural Vibes Collective
Holistic nutrition and meal prep.
Website: https://www.naturalvibescollective.com
Contact: Alexis Prochko
Phone: call/text 701-740-5803
Email: [email protected]
Nevada Cancer Coalition – ThriveNV
ThirveNV is a community of Nevadans working to improve the lives of all members of our community through access to cancer support and resources. Whether you're a patient looking for resources, a caregiver seeking support, a survivor sharing personal experiences, or a cancer expert sharing expertise, you are welcome and you are valued.
Website: https://www.nevadacancercoalition.org/thrivenv
Email: [email protected]
Renown Cancer Support and Wellness
Renown offers several support workshops for patients, caregivers and survivors.
Website: https://www.renown.org/events
Renown Health Blog
Provides information on various health related topics including cancer.
Website: https://www.renown.org/blog
Send It
Provides outdoor adventures for young adult cancer survivors.
Website: https://senditfoundation.org
Email: [email protected]
Offering mastectomy scar tattoos at no cost to cancer survivors.
Contact: Archie (Owner)
Phone: 775-327-4465
Address: 675 Holcomb Ave., Reno, NV
Camp Kesem
Free camp for kids who have a parent affected by cancer.
Website: https://www.kesem.org/
Contact: Outreach Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Cancer Community Clubhouse
Free and low cost programs for people affected by cancer: peer support groups, wellness classes, art & craft events, sound mediation, qi gong, yoga, educational workshops, National Cancer Survivors Day, and fitness programs.
Website: https://www.cancercommunityclubhouse.org/
Contact: Natalie Stevenson
Phone: 775-971-4209
Email: [email protected]
Evoke Warriors
6 month fitness & wellness program for survivors - applications open each February
Website: https://www.evokewarriors.org/
Contact: Mena Spodobalski
Phone: 775-722-3384
Email: [email protected]
Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Website: Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Phone: 775-813-4288
Natural Vibes Collective
Holistic nutrition and meal prep.
Website: https://www.naturalvibescollective.com
Contact: Alexis Prochko
Phone: call/text 701-740-5803
Email: [email protected]
Nevada Cancer Coalition – ThriveNV
ThirveNV is a community of Nevadans working to improve the lives of all members of our community through access to cancer support and resources. Whether you're a patient looking for resources, a caregiver seeking support, a survivor sharing personal experiences, or a cancer expert sharing expertise, you are welcome and you are valued.
Website: https://www.nevadacancercoalition.org/thrivenv
Email: [email protected]
Renown Cancer Support and Wellness
Renown offers several support workshops for patients, caregivers and survivors.
Website: https://www.renown.org/events
Renown Health Blog
Provides information on various health related topics including cancer.
Website: https://www.renown.org/blog
Send It
Provides outdoor adventures for young adult cancer survivors.
Website: https://senditfoundation.org
Email: [email protected]
Sexual Health
Intimate Pathways: Traci Owen
Intimate Pathways Center for Sexual Health provides compassionate & confidential sexual health care, counseling, education and advocacy for women, and their partners, impacted by cancer and other chronic health challenges. The goal is to help individuals and couples improve their sexual health, intimate relationships and overall well- being through counseling, education, and support.
Website: https://intimatepathways.org/
Phone: 918-283-7130
Intimate Pathways Center for Sexual Health provides compassionate & confidential sexual health care, counseling, education and advocacy for women, and their partners, impacted by cancer and other chronic health challenges. The goal is to help individuals and couples improve their sexual health, intimate relationships and overall well- being through counseling, education, and support.
Website: https://intimatepathways.org/
Phone: 918-283-7130
Financial Assistance
International Waldenstrom’ Macroglobulinemia Foundation
Provides information for several non-profit and pharmaceutical companies that provide financial assistance to cancer patients.
Website: https://iwmf.com/financial-assistance/
Moms on the Run
Provides financial assistance for women of Northern Nevada who have been diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancer.
Website: https://www.momsontherun.info/apply-for-assistance
Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation
Provides financial assistance and support programs for children with cancer (under 25 years old) and their families.
Website: https://www.nvchildrenscancer.org/
Phone: 775-825-0888
Reno Cancer Foundation
Provides financial assistance for expenses such as transportation and lodging while patients undergo treatment.
Website: https://nevadacaregivers.org/resources/reno-cancer-foundation/
Phone: 775-322-1970
Provides information for several non-profit and pharmaceutical companies that provide financial assistance to cancer patients.
Website: https://iwmf.com/financial-assistance/
Moms on the Run
Provides financial assistance for women of Northern Nevada who have been diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancer.
Website: https://www.momsontherun.info/apply-for-assistance
Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation
Provides financial assistance and support programs for children with cancer (under 25 years old) and their families.
Website: https://www.nvchildrenscancer.org/
Phone: 775-825-0888
Reno Cancer Foundation
Provides financial assistance for expenses such as transportation and lodging while patients undergo treatment.
Website: https://nevadacaregivers.org/resources/reno-cancer-foundation/
Phone: 775-322-1970
Mental Health Support
Jennifer McCombs, LCSW
Jennifer has specialized training in treating complex trauma and chronic illness.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 602-451-2308
(Telehealth only; accepts insurance)
Dr. Katherine Souza, Ph.D., LMFT
Dr. Souza brings 28 years of experience as a therapist and 18 of these years in behavioral health leadership. She offers cancer survivor group therapy along with individual, family, and child therapy.
Website: https://katherinesouza.clientsecure.me/
Phone: 775-842-2689
(In person & telehealth; accepts insurance)
Dr. Pavalatos-Delavoye, MD (Psychiatrist)
Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Website: Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Phone: 775-813-4288
(accepts insurance)
Dr. Terianne Harrison, Ph.D., MFT
216 East Liberty St, Reno 89501
775-391-0099
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tntharrison.com/
(accepts insurance)
Dr. Yelena K. Oren, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Website: DrYelenaOren.com
Phone: 775-525-8100
(accepts insurance)
Sherry D'Andrea, M.A., LPC
720.526.3344
Alpine Psychotherapy, LLC
(telehealth only, accepts insurance)
Jennifer has specialized training in treating complex trauma and chronic illness.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 602-451-2308
(Telehealth only; accepts insurance)
Dr. Katherine Souza, Ph.D., LMFT
Dr. Souza brings 28 years of experience as a therapist and 18 of these years in behavioral health leadership. She offers cancer survivor group therapy along with individual, family, and child therapy.
Website: https://katherinesouza.clientsecure.me/
Phone: 775-842-2689
(In person & telehealth; accepts insurance)
Dr. Pavalatos-Delavoye, MD (Psychiatrist)
Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Website: Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Phone: 775-813-4288
(accepts insurance)
Dr. Terianne Harrison, Ph.D., MFT
216 East Liberty St, Reno 89501
775-391-0099
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tntharrison.com/
(accepts insurance)
Dr. Yelena K. Oren, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Website: DrYelenaOren.com
Phone: 775-525-8100
(accepts insurance)
Sherry D'Andrea, M.A., LPC
720.526.3344
Alpine Psychotherapy, LLC
(telehealth only, accepts insurance)
Other Resources
American Cancer Society - https://www.cancer.org/
American Cancer Society of Nevada - https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/nevada.html
AnaOno - Bras for Your Unique Body Type
Breast Cancer.org - https://www.breastcancer.org/
Bright Spot Network - https://www.brightspotnetwork.org
Cancer Care - https://www.cancercare.org/
Cancer Support Community -https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/external-resources
Cancer Support Community Helpline – 1-888-793-9355
Frankly Speaking About Cancer - orders.cancersupportcommunity.org/
Imerman Angels - https://imermanangels.org/
Metavivor - https://www.metavivor.org/
MyLifeLine - www.mylifeline.org/
National Cancer Institute - https://www.cancer.gov/
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship – http://canceradvocacy.org/
National Comprehensive Cancer Network –https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources
Project Life Metastatic Breast Cancer - https://www.projectlifembc.com/
The LIVESTRONG Foundation - https://www.livestrong.org/
This is Living with Cancer – https://www.thisislivingwithcancer.com/
Young Survival Coalition - https://www.youngsurvival.org
American Cancer Society of Nevada - https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/nevada.html
AnaOno - Bras for Your Unique Body Type
Breast Cancer.org - https://www.breastcancer.org/
Bright Spot Network - https://www.brightspotnetwork.org
Cancer Care - https://www.cancercare.org/
Cancer Support Community -https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/external-resources
Cancer Support Community Helpline – 1-888-793-9355
Frankly Speaking About Cancer - orders.cancersupportcommunity.org/
Imerman Angels - https://imermanangels.org/
Metavivor - https://www.metavivor.org/
MyLifeLine - www.mylifeline.org/
National Cancer Institute - https://www.cancer.gov/
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship – http://canceradvocacy.org/
National Comprehensive Cancer Network –https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources
Project Life Metastatic Breast Cancer - https://www.projectlifembc.com/
The LIVESTRONG Foundation - https://www.livestrong.org/
This is Living with Cancer – https://www.thisislivingwithcancer.com/
Young Survival Coalition - https://www.youngsurvival.org
