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: Gretchen Wulfekuhle
Phone: 775-230-7131
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 Zacharczyk
Phone: 940-231-6209
Email: natalie.zach@gmail.com
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
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
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 Cancer Rehabilitation
The Cancer Rehabilitation program focuses on lifestyle and behavior change with guidance from cancer exercise specialists, health coaches and nutritionist. For some participants, the program includes a complimentary 6 month membership to the fitness center, evaluation, and individualized exercise program.
Website: https://saintmarysoncology.steerhealth.io/cancer-rehab/
Contact: Front Desk
Phone: 775-770-3800
Email: efreitas@primehealthcare.com
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
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: Gretchen Wulfekuhle
Phone: 775-230-7131
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 Zacharczyk
Phone: 940-231-6209
Email: natalie.zach@gmail.com
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
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
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 Cancer Rehabilitation
The Cancer Rehabilitation program focuses on lifestyle and behavior change with guidance from cancer exercise specialists, health coaches and nutritionist. For some participants, the program includes a complimentary 6 month membership to the fitness center, evaluation, and individualized exercise program.
Website: https://saintmarysoncology.steerhealth.io/cancer-rehab/
Contact: Front Desk
Phone: 775-770-3800
Email: efreitas@primehealthcare.com
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
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. She does strictly teleheath at this time. To book an appointment, reach out to her by email or phone.
Email: jennifermccombstherapy@gmail.com
Phone: 602-451-2308
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
Jennifer has specialized training in treating complex trauma and chronic illness. She does strictly teleheath at this time. To book an appointment, reach out to her by email or phone.
Email: jennifermccombstherapy@gmail.com
Phone: 602-451-2308
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
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
Chemotherapy - https://www.chemotherapy.com/
Imerman Angels - https://imermanangels.org/
Metavivor - https://www.metavivor.org/
Mesothelioma Hope www.mesotheliomahope.com/
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
Chemotherapy - https://www.chemotherapy.com/
Imerman Angels - https://imermanangels.org/
Metavivor - https://www.metavivor.org/
Mesothelioma Hope www.mesotheliomahope.com/
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