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At the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, an affiliate of Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah and accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, we believe convenience in health care is paramount. When it comes to our patients’ health, comfort, and well-being, we never stop seeking new, effective ways to better their care journey. Last month, our Carson Tahoe Radiation Oncology group, who have been serving the Carson City area for over 30 years, upgraded all of their radiation-delivery technology to the latest and greatest radiation therapy system available for treating cancer. This type of therapy is considered a ‘local treatment’ and works by damaging the DNA in the cancer cell, therefore disabling the cancer cells from reproducing …

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  Officials from Carson Tahoe Health, in alliance with Salt Lake City-based healthcare affiliate University of Utah Health Care, today announced a new extension to their affiliation; one that will now exist between Carson Tahoe Cancer Center and Huntsman Cancer Institute. This innovative model brings new opportunities, expanded resources, and specialized care to cancer patients in Northern Nevada. The Carson Tahoe Cancer Center is an accredited center by the Commission on Cancer, and Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is one of the top academic cancer research institutions in the country. The new alliance builds on an existing two-year affiliation and collaboration between Carson Tahoe Health and University of Utah Health Care. This integrated approach will offer patients additional access to a …

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