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Biography: Telehealth Visits are Available Dr. Thummala, a medical oncologist and hematologist, is a board member for Comprehensive Cancer Centers (Comprehensive), and currently serves as medical director of its Northwest Treatment Center. Dr. Thummala provides treatment of all types of cancer with special focus on breast, colon and lung cancers & hematological malignancies. She is also on the frontlines of clinical research at Comprehensive, where she serves as a Principal and Sub-Investigator for many cancer research trials including collaborations with US Oncology Research, UCLA and Pharma Research. In the broader Southern Nevada medical community, she currently serves as Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center and also its board member for peer review & the nominating committees. At MountainView Hospital, she is Chair of the cancer committee and is the Sub-Specialty Director of its graduate medical education program. Dr. Thummala also sits on Nevada State Cancer Coalition's board of directors and is currently an adjunct faculty member at UNLV School of Medicine. She is also a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Clark County Medical Society. Her prior leadership positions include serving as the past chair of Comprehensive's pharmacy and therapeutics committee. She also chaired MountainView Hospital's quality control committee. Dr. Thummala has been recognized as Top Doctor by Vegas Inc. and Greenspun Media Group as well as a Medical Marvel by Nevada Business Magazine. Additionally, she was recipient of the 2014 Athena Leadership Award through the Women's Chamber of Commerce and inducted into the Women's Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in 2015. Among her other accolades, she has been named Preceptor of the Year by the University of Nevada School of Medicine, was among America's Most Honored Professionals by The American Registry and received the Compassionate Doctor and Patients' Choice awards from Vitals.com. Throughout her career, she has published numerous studies, including ones that have addressed the treatment of hot flashes in women with breast cancer; a study on using preoperative ceftuzumab in rectal cancer patients; and a randomized phase 2 study of PD 0332991, a cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor, in combination with letrozole vs. letrozole alone for first-line treatment of ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. Her phase 2 study on metastatic triple negative breast cancer with G1T28 and Gemcitabine/Carboplatin was accepted for publication at ESMO Congress and Lancet. Prior to joining Comprehensive in 2006, Dr. Thummala practiced in a single specialty group in Texas (Richardson Hospital Medical Center), where she served on the board and acted as the physician liaison appointed by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. She also served on the practice's cancer committee and, separately, worked as a hospice director for Texas-based Harris Hospice.

Biography: Dr. Steven Yates, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Las Vegas, NV. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Steven Yates, MD is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: My goal is to provide access to both the best standard options and new drugs in development for challenging diseases

Care Philosophy: Dr. Regan Holdridge is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada who welcomes new patients with any hematology or oncology concerns and has particular interest in the areas of breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, lymphoma and survivor care. She also participates in multiple clinical research studies at CCCN.

Care Philosophy: I want my treatment to include the most modern, state of the art, and personalized techniques in medicine and surgery. I like to be educated in all of my options whether they are an integrative medicine approach versus clinical protocols versus other options offered at outside oncology centers. I want to treat my patients with compassion and sincerity. Most importantly, I want to communicate clearly so that I could make the best decision for my patients.

Biography: Dr. Xiantuo Wu, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Las Vegas, NV. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Xiantuo Wu, MD is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and MountainView Hospital.

Care Philosophy: We specialize in Comprehensive cancer care offering on-site, integrated radiation therapy, medical oncology, and laboratory services.

Care Philosophy: I care for my patients in two ways. First, a multidisciplinary treatment approach is essential. Treatment planning involves other specialists including breast surgeons, pathologists, radiation oncologists, as well as nurses, pharmacists, members of our research team, counselors, etc. And second, every treatment plan is individualized according to the specifics of each case and the needs of that patient. It's important that my patients are well cared and also feel well cared for.

Care Philosophy: Treating the whole person. Not only is it our mission, it?s what drives us every day. At Hope Cancer Care of Nevada, our patients receive the latest state-of-the-art cancer treatment along with a personally tailored program designed to put the body, mi

Biography: Dr. John Ellerton, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Las Vegas, NV. He is 76 years old. Dr. John Ellerton, MD is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and MountainView Hospital.

Biography: Telehealth visits are available Dan Curtis, MD is a radiation oncologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) who is board certified in internal medicine and radiation oncology. Dr. Curtis specializes in the treatment of prostate cancer, breast cancer, head and neck cancer, and skin cancer.Dr. Curtis earned his medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, completed his Internal Medicine training at the University Of Nevada School Of Medicine. He then pursued Radiation Oncology training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy is to treat each patient with the same respect and personalized care as I would want for a member of my own family. I believe in treating each patient as an individual, and to take the time to listen to and learn their own personal wishes and needs. I also believe that open, honest communication is key to ensure that patients understand and are comfortable with each aspect of the treatment process.

Biography: Dr. Carlos Araujo, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Las Vegas, NV. He is 63 years old. Dr. Carlos Araujo, MD is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve the