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: info@jscreen.org
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: info@jscreen.org
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: unreno.outreach@kesem.org
Cancer Community Clubhouse
Free programs for cancer patients and survivors: member luncheons, art & craft events, sound mediation, qi gong, yoga, healing with journaling workshops, educational workshops, National Cancer Survivors Day, and exercise classes.
Website: https://www.cancercommunityclubhouse.org/
Contact: Natalie Stevenson
Phone: 940-231-6209
Email: natalie@cancercommunityclubhouse.org
Evoke Warriors
6 month fitness & wellness program for survivors - applications open each February
Website: https://www.evokewarriors.org/
Contact: Mena Spodolbalski
Phone: 775-722-3384
Email: evokewarriors@gmail.com
Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Website: Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Contact: Lizzie MacDonald (Certified Health and Well-Being Coach/Adaptive Yoga Instructor)
Phone: 775-813-4288
Mindful Care Yoga
Gentle and therapeutic yoga classes for a fee.
Website: http://www.mindfulcareyoga.com/index.htm
Contact: Julia Bledsoe
Phone: 775-843-4368
Email: julia@mindfulcareyoga.com
Moving with Chronic Pain (Yoga Therapy for the Whole Person)
Oncology yoga is a therapeutic class that incorporates breathing, mindfulness, meditation and gentle accessible movement to reduce fatigue, anxiety and depression while increasing your strength and mobility. You will learn therapeutic methods that you can integrate into your day to manage your stress. Open to anyone on the journey with cancer.
Contact: Kimberly Castello, C-IAYT, YTRX, E-RYT, Certified Yoga Therapist
Phone: 702-604-3134
Website: www.movingwithchronicpain.com
Email: info@kimberlycastelloyoga.com
Natural Vibes Collective
Holistic nutrition and meal prep.
Website: https://www.naturalvibescollective.com
Contact: Alexis Prochko
Phone: call/text 701-740-5803
Email: alexis.prochko@gmail.com
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: info@nevadacancercoalition.org
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
Saint Mary’s Nutrition Classes
Cancer-based nutrition consultations.
Website: https://saintmarysoncology.steerhealth.io/dietary-coaching/
Contact: Jacquie Wickens
Phone: 775.770.3632
Email: JWickens@primehealthcare.com
Send It
Provides outdoor adventures for young adult cancer survivors.
Website: https://senditfoundation.org
Email: info@senditfoundation.org
Sports West Cancer Rehabilitation
The Cancer Rehabilitation program focuses on lifestyle and behavior change with guidance from cancer exercise specialists. For some participants, the program includes a complimentary 6 month membership to the fitness center, evaluation, and individualized exercise program.
Website: https://oneworldoneclub.com
Contact: Front Desk
Phone: 775-348-6666
Email: Membership@sportswestreno.com
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: unreno.outreach@kesem.org
Cancer Community Clubhouse
Free programs for cancer patients and survivors: member luncheons, art & craft events, sound mediation, qi gong, yoga, healing with journaling workshops, educational workshops, National Cancer Survivors Day, and exercise classes.
Website: https://www.cancercommunityclubhouse.org/
Contact: Natalie Stevenson
Phone: 940-231-6209
Email: natalie@cancercommunityclubhouse.org
Evoke Warriors
6 month fitness & wellness program for survivors - applications open each February
Website: https://www.evokewarriors.org/
Contact: Mena Spodolbalski
Phone: 775-722-3384
Email: evokewarriors@gmail.com
Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Website: Inspire Sierra Center for Health
Contact: Lizzie MacDonald (Certified Health and Well-Being Coach/Adaptive Yoga Instructor)
Phone: 775-813-4288
Mindful Care Yoga
Gentle and therapeutic yoga classes for a fee.
Website: http://www.mindfulcareyoga.com/index.htm
Contact: Julia Bledsoe
Phone: 775-843-4368
Email: julia@mindfulcareyoga.com
Moving with Chronic Pain (Yoga Therapy for the Whole Person)
Oncology yoga is a therapeutic class that incorporates breathing, mindfulness, meditation and gentle accessible movement to reduce fatigue, anxiety and depression while increasing your strength and mobility. You will learn therapeutic methods that you can integrate into your day to manage your stress. Open to anyone on the journey with cancer.
Contact: Kimberly Castello, C-IAYT, YTRX, E-RYT, Certified Yoga Therapist
Phone: 702-604-3134
Website: www.movingwithchronicpain.com
Email: info@kimberlycastelloyoga.com
Natural Vibes Collective
Holistic nutrition and meal prep.
Website: https://www.naturalvibescollective.com
Contact: Alexis Prochko
Phone: call/text 701-740-5803
Email: alexis.prochko@gmail.com
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: info@nevadacancercoalition.org
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
Saint Mary’s Nutrition Classes
Cancer-based nutrition consultations.
Website: https://saintmarysoncology.steerhealth.io/dietary-coaching/
Contact: Jacquie Wickens
Phone: 775.770.3632
Email: JWickens@primehealthcare.com
Send It
Provides outdoor adventures for young adult cancer survivors.
Website: https://senditfoundation.org
Email: info@senditfoundation.org
Sports West Cancer Rehabilitation
The Cancer Rehabilitation program focuses on lifestyle and behavior change with guidance from cancer exercise specialists. For some participants, the program includes a complimentary 6 month membership to the fitness center, evaluation, and individualized exercise program.
Website: https://oneworldoneclub.com
Contact: Front Desk
Phone: 775-348-6666
Email: Membership@sportswestreno.com
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 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 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: jennifermccombstherapy@gmail.com
Phone: 602-451-2308
(Telehealth only; accepts insurance)
Dr. Katherine Souza, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Souza brings 25 years of experience as a therapist and 16 of these years in behavioral health leadership. She offers cancer survivor group therapy along with individual therapy and child therapy.
Website: https://katherinesouza.clientsecure.me/
Phone: 775-842-2689
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: terianneharrison@aol.com
Website: https://www.tntharrison.com/
(accepts insurance)
Dr. Yelena K. Oren, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Website: Yelena Oren, Psychologist, Reno, NV, 89509 | Psychology Today
Phone: 775-525-8100
(accepts insurance)
Sherry D'Andrea, MA, LPC
720.526.3344
Alpine Psychotherapy, LLC
(telehealth only, accepts insurance)
Valerie Zwyssig, Ed.S., MFT, LADC
Alta Vista Mental Health
6880 S. McCarran Blvd Suite 6, Reno 89509
775-624-8200
https://altavistamh.com/
(accepts insurance)
Jennifer has specialized training in treating complex trauma and chronic illness.
Email: jennifermccombstherapy@gmail.com
Phone: 602-451-2308
(Telehealth only; accepts insurance)
Dr. Katherine Souza, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Souza brings 25 years of experience as a therapist and 16 of these years in behavioral health leadership. She offers cancer survivor group therapy along with individual therapy and child therapy.
Website: https://katherinesouza.clientsecure.me/
Phone: 775-842-2689
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: terianneharrison@aol.com
Website: https://www.tntharrison.com/
(accepts insurance)
Dr. Yelena K. Oren, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Website: Yelena Oren, Psychologist, Reno, NV, 89509 | Psychology Today
Phone: 775-525-8100
(accepts insurance)
Sherry D'Andrea, MA, LPC
720.526.3344
Alpine Psychotherapy, LLC
(telehealth only, accepts insurance)
Valerie Zwyssig, Ed.S., MFT, LADC
Alta Vista Mental Health
6880 S. McCarran Blvd Suite 6, Reno 89509
775-624-8200
https://altavistamh.com/
(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
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
Chemotherapy - https://www.chemotherapy.com/
Frankly Speaking About Cancer - orders.cancersupportcommunity.org/
Imerman Angels - https://imermanangels.org/
Metavivor - https://www.metavivor.org/
Mesothelioma Hope www.mesotheliomahope.com/
MyLifeLine - www.mylifeline.org/
National Cancer Institute - https://www.cancer.gov/
National Cancer Institute Designated Cancer Centers - https://cancercenters.cancer.gov/Center/CCList
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
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
Chemotherapy - https://www.chemotherapy.com/
Frankly Speaking About Cancer - orders.cancersupportcommunity.org/
Imerman Angels - https://imermanangels.org/
Metavivor - https://www.metavivor.org/
Mesothelioma Hope www.mesotheliomahope.com/
MyLifeLine - www.mylifeline.org/
National Cancer Institute - https://www.cancer.gov/
National Cancer Institute Designated Cancer Centers - https://cancercenters.cancer.gov/Center/CCList
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