The Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, located in Truckee, California, is committed to providing the highest quality cancer treatment and care to our patients. We strive to offer the most current cancer diagnostic therapeutic modalities, creating a Model for Rural Cancer Care.

With equipment and technology on par with urban health systems, including Varian TrueBeam radiation therapy, the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center offers medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, PET/CT scan, CT scan, ultrasound, digital mammography, chemotherapy infusion, pharmacy and lab, in addition to a comprehensive physical therapy, family support program and psychosocial services program.

Some of the best opportunities for clinical trials exist through the cancer center's affiliation with the UC Davis Cancer Care Network. Benefits of clinical trials include new drugs, therapies, and treatment strategies for difficult to treat cancers. UC Davis is an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Cancer Center – Clinical Services
Giving cancer patients state-of-the-art therapy is one of the cornerstones of care at Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center offering:

• Medical evaluation, examination, diagnosis and treatment
• Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Radiation Oncology
• Radiation Center (with Varian True Beam)
• Chemotherapy Infusion
• Inpatient Therapy if needed
• Biologic Therapy
• Blood Product Administration
• Pharmacy Services
• Laboratory Services on site
• Diagnostic Imaging including PET/CT, CT, and MRI
• Surgical Services
• Comprehensive Psychosocial Support Services Program
• Pain Management Services
• Social Services
• Nutritional Counseling
• Rehabilitation Therapies
• Home Care Services, including at home nursing care, respite care and palliative care and hospice care
• Breast Prosthesis and Wig and Styling Salon
• Family Resource Center
• Virtual Tumor Board with onsite conference room
• Clinical Nurse Navigator
• Family Consultation and Teaching Center
• Palliative Care