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.

“I appreciate their confidence. They always make us feel like there is hope. This place and its staff are amazing.”

Our mission

Since its inception in 2006, the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center has provided cancer treatment to the residents of Truckee, North Lake Tahoe and beyond. The mission of this important and growing program is to provide the most current and appropriate high quality cancer care with honesty, support and compassion.

UC Davis Affiliation

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Affiliate

The UC Davis Cancer Care Network is a unique partnership among cancer centers around Northern and Central California that work together to offer patients first-rate, leading-edge care close to home. Hospital-based community cancer centers become affiliates of the UC Davis Cancer Care Network through an evaluation process led by UC Davis. By synergizing the strengths of an academic health system and community-based care, the network formalizes the commitment to collaboration with community providers promoting the delivery of first-rate care across the region.

Affiliates of UC Davis Cancer Care Network include:

  • Rideout Cancer Center, Marysville
  • Mercy Cancer Center, Merced
  • Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, Truckee
  • AIS Cancer Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital, Bakersfield
  • UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sacramento