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NCI Research Aims to Reduce Impacts of Financial Toxicity for Cancer Survivors
09 September, 2024
Dealing with cancer isn’t just about managing the physical and emotional challenges. For many survivors and their families, there’s another…
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Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: Understanding "Chemo Brain"
09 September, 2024
Many cancer survivors experience cognitive changes during and after treatment, a phenomenon often referred to as "chemo brain." This condition, more…
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Thrive Kitchen: Food Safety
07 July, 2024
Did you know that some cancer treatments can make it easier for you to get sick from contaminated foods? The National Cancer Institute recently…
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Podcast: Dental Health for Cancer Patients
02 February, 2024
Our friend Dr. Jessica Pharar of The Pharar Foundation joined the Hello Cancer podcast to talk about the importance of dental health for people who'…
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Lifestyle changes can help maintain, restore health after a cancer diagnosis
01 January, 2024
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) released tips on how individuals can restore their health during and after cancer treatment by…
NCC and ThriveNV staff with Gina Billino of Scriaggio with a journal donation.
Journal donation meant to empower, inspire and heal
10 October, 2023
More than a year ago—September 2022 to be more precise—Gina Billino reached out to ThriveNV to see if she could make a donation. She needed a full…
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Cancer Support in the Hispanic Community: An Interview with ThriveNV
10 October, 2023
ThriveNV navigators Jorge and Valerie recently joined Marines Linera from Valley Oaks Medical for a conversation about cancer in the Hispanic…
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Thrive Kitchen: Connecting with an oncology dietitian
10 October, 2023
When it comes to nutrition and cancer, experiences can be different. Some people may have challenges eating because of nausea or physical impacts of…
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Advocating for Survivorship Gives Reno Woman Focus
08 August, 2023
Natalie Stevenson is the co-founder of northern Nevada's Cancer Community Clubhouse, a non-profit cancer survivorship organization unlike any other…
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Resource Highlight: Cancer Community Clubhouse
08 August, 2023
Natalie, the founder of Cancer Community Clubhouse, moved to Reno from Texas and immediately saw a need. As a metastatic cancer thriver she knew…
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Registered Dietitians Provide Science-Backed Nutrition for Survivors
08 August, 2023
A quick internet search on "cancer diet" and "cancer nutrition" can yield hundreds of results -- some of them high quality and with sound, evidence-…
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Navigating Cancer Survivorship as a Transgender or Non-Binary Person
07 July, 2023
This article originally ran on Cancer.net, a site developed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Read the entire post here. Cancer and…

I have nothing but good things to say about this organization. Starting with the staff, they are caring, friendly, and very knowledgeable! I immediately felt like they were looking out for the best interest of my sick mother. My main contact was Valerie and she provided me and my mother with all… Read More

Grecia, M., Caregiver, Las Vegas

ThriveNV has been an amazing program to work with! I live in a rural part of Nevada, which means that sometimes resources are difficult to find. Working with ThriveNV and Amy Thompson made all of the difference. They were able to connect us with resources and eased the burden of trying to piece… Read More

Bre T., Caregiver and Community Partner, Rural

I have been extremely impressed with the professionalism, expertise, and supportive resources that ThriveNV has provided to our community. Additionally, having bi-lingual community partners ensures that our patient population is afforded the communication and support they deserve.

Kim D., Community Partner, Southern Nevada

Jorge, I am so grateful for you and your organization, both do so much for our cancer community. You have shown the utmost respect, knowledge and care towards me and my health. You listen, answer all my concerns and are always ready and willing to assist me. You always take the initiative and… Read More

I.A., Ovarian Cancer, Las Vegas

I am very pleased with the assistance and guidance I received from the patient navigator and ThriveNV. I will definitely refer my family and friends to this service.

R.C.G, Breast Cancer
ThriveNV has become a resource of resources for cancer patients and survivors in the state of Nevada. The patient navigators have been incredibly helpful as we share resources to help patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. The addition of bilingual navigators has been an enormous value-… Read More
Natalie S., Survivor and Community Partner

Nevada Cancer Coalition's [ThriveNV program] is the best resource in Nevada for everything cancer. They are so knowledgeable and willing to assist whenever needed. I always say, ‘I wish every state had this program because the care and knowledge you all have is unmatched!' They are experts at… Read More

Nicole, Community Partner / Patient Navigator

With the help of ThriveNV and the Nevada Cancer Coalition, CHA has been able to stay up to date on patient resources, whether it's cancer prevention or cancer treatment this Coalition knows it all. Throughout the years, we have collaborated on cancer prevention projects and patient navigation. I… Read More

Liz, FQHC Cancer Care Coordinator, Community Clinic Partner, Northern Nevada

Working together with ThriveNV, specifically with Amy Thompson, made all the difference when it came to giving our mutual patient the resources and the help he needed to get back to good health. By having the support and input of ThriveNV, I found the necessary tools to pave a clear and easy… Read More

Ivonne, Case Manager, Community Clinic Partner, Northern Nevada