Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

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.

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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.

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.

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

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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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

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.