01. History

History of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has been treating cancer patients for over 40 years. In 2000, the Southwest Cancer Clinic and Nevada Radiation Oncology joined forces. They changed their names to the current name in 2002.

Comprehensive has 15 locations in Southern Nevada. This multi-specialty practice includes medical oncology, pulmonary medicine and other disciplines. It provides patients with cutting-edge, research-based diagnostic technology and cancer treatments.

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada participates in more than 170 clinical trials annually. It has contributed to developing more than 100 cancer treatments approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), including:

• Herceptin® (trastuzumab)
• Keytruda® (pembrolizumab)
• Opdivo® (nivolumab)
• Tecentriq® (atezolizumab)

Since 1995, the center’s doctors have been a part of the US Oncology Network, one of the country’s largest networks of community-based cancer physicians.

02. Mesothelioma Care

Mesothelioma Care at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has specialists in many disciplines including doctors who treat thoracic and abdominal cancers. For example, Lung Center of Nevada is a part of Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada. This center works with people with lung cancer and pulmonary diseases.

Pleural mesothelioma is a thoracic (chest) cancer. Peritoneal mesothelioma is an abdominal cancer.

The center has medical and radiation oncologists, pulmonary specialists and surgeons. Together, these doctors provide a multifocal approach when crafting treatment plans. This approach lets patients receive care from multiple specialists without having to change locations.

03. Specializations

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Specializations

• Chemotherapy
• Clinical research
• CyberKnife® radiosurgery
• Diagnostic imaging
• Genetic counseling
• Hematology
• Immunotherapy
• Infusion services
• Medical oncology
• Pulmonary medicine
• Radiation oncology
• Radioisotope therapy

04. Accreditations

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Accreditations

• American College of Radiology
• Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP)
• Healthcare Partner of the Year (2019)
• Talk Awards for Service Excellence (2020)
• The US Oncology Network

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05. Hospital Services

Patient and Family Services at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

Patients and their families can access a wide range of resources at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada. The following services are available:

• Diet and Nutrition Resources
• Educational Services
• Emotional Well-Being Resources
• Prescription Dispensing Services
• Support Groups
• Survivor Resources
• Virtual Visits

06. Offsite Services in Nevada

Patient and Family Services in the Las Vegas Area

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has locations all around the Las Vegas Metropolitan area. This area is called the Las Vegas Valley. Many support services are available nearby for mesothelioma patients and their families.

Cancer Support Groups

• The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation: NET Cancer Support Group of Southern Nevada
• Dignity Health: Support Groups
• Nevada Cancer Coalition: Community Groups

Counseling

• Psychology Today: Cancer Therapists in Las Vegas, NV
• Therapy Den: Las Vegas Therapists Specializing in Cancer

Hospice Care

• CompassionCare Hospice & Home Health
• Infinity Hospice Care: Las Vegas, NV
• Nathan Adelson Hospice
• ProCare Hospice of Nevada

Non-Emergency Transportation

• Lifetrans
• Medlife Transportation
• MTM: Nevada Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
• Nevada Department of Health and Human Services: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Nutrition

• HealthProfs.com: Cancer/Oncology Nutritionists and Dietitians Near Las Vegas, NV
• Nevada Cancer Coalition: Thrive Kitchen

Oxygen Supplies

• Freedom Medical Supply
• State Medical Equipment: Las Vegas Oxygen Tanks Rental

Pain Clinics

• Apex Medical Center: Pain Management
• Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center
• Las Vegas Spine & Pain Center: Cancer Pain Treatments
• Nevada Comprehensive Pain Center

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

• Anders and Associates Physical Therapy: Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Dynamic Spine & Sport Rehabilitation: Post-Surgical Rehabilitation in Las Vegas, NV
• FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center: Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Optimal Therapy: Post Surgery Physical Therapy