Cancer Care Team
Your Cancer Care Team Close to Home
The William N. Pennington Cancer Institute team wants you to feel confident in the care we provide. Our dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dietitians, social workers, and other support staff work together to assure you receive the best care close to home. We serve our communities with the primary location in Reno, a satellite office at Carson Valley Health, and through Telehealth at Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, Nevada.
Medical Oncology Team
Radiation Oncology Team
Surgical Oncology Team
Breast Surgical Oncology
The Cancer Research Team
Our specially trained research teams will help you understand the process and explain what to expect with each visit. Participating in cancer clinical trials and research allows you to receive the most effective therapy available.
Gold-Level Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer
Gold Level Accreditation means the Renown cancer care team has not only met but exceeded national standards for providing cancer care, proving that we focus on the right things for clinical quality and service, like:
- Providing the highest-level quality care with a team approach
- Offering practical and helpful support services to people with cancer
- Staying up-to-date on cancer research
- Assuring the focus is on your health throughout your care
We are doing the right things to treat people with cancer and support them through their treatment. Accreditation also means that Renown offers cancer treatment built for patients and their families, not for doctors and board members.
Cancer Related News
Learn to Spot Skin Cancer
With skin cancer affecting one in five Americans and 3.5 million new skin cancer cases diagnosed yearly, being proactive about prevention is vital to your health. Dr. Angela Walker, a dermatologist with Renown Dermatology, Laser and Skin Care, explains.
Read More — Learn to Spot Skin Cancer
Department Spotlight: Cancer Support Services
When someone hears the phrase no one ever wants to hear – “You have cancer” –life shifts in an instant. Questions race through the mind. “What happens next?” “Where do I go?” “How do I cope with this news?” “How do I fight back?” The answers to those questions make up only a fraction of the cancer care checklist. Those fighting the disease deserve all the help they could possibly get to ease the mental and emotional burden. Accessing all the resources and support they need is a hurdle they don’t have to worry about, because...
Read More — Department Spotlight: Cancer Support Services
The 5 Best Foods for a Healthy Colon
The colon, also known as the large bowel or large intestine, plays a crucial role in digestion and overall health. Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., and rates have been increasing in younger people. A healthy diet can help keep your digestive system running smoothly while reducing the risk of colon-related disease. We talked with Matthew Crapko, MD, a colorectal surgeon with Renown Surgery Care, about the best foods to maintain a healthy colon.
Read More — The 5 Best Foods for a Healthy ColonClasses & Events
Cancer Support Group
Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Café Meeting Room 104
Breast Cancer Treatment Orientation Class
Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Meeting Room 101