Monday night at the Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic has turned into a special evening for all involved. The mission of the Classic takes center stage as the patients and doctors of Comprehensive Cancer Centers are featured.
“As fun as these few days are each year, nothing is more important than the mission of saving lives,” said Lon Kruger, event founder and chair. “Comprehensive Cancer Centers continues to support this event and keeps patients at the center of everything they do. We absolutely love our partnership.”
This evening will spotlight Brandi Ellis and her medical oncologist, Dr. Stephani Christensen. Ellis was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive lobular breast cancer in 2020, a life-changing experience that led to a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. Throughout her journey, she faced the battle with strength and purpose, demonstrating resilience to her children and team members alike.
Now with no evidence of disease (NED) for over four years, Brandi is dedicated to making healthy choices for herself and her family. Since her recovery, she has been committed to paying it forward by helping others advocate for the care they need and supporting them through their own journeys.
In her free time, Brandi enjoys watching her twin daughters play volleyball, visiting her son at college, spending quality time with her husband, and working out at Orangetheory Fitness. As a devoted wife and mother, she is also passionate about advocating for early screenings and breast cancer awareness, with the goal of inspiring others to take charge of their health and prioritize prevention
“Our patients are the reason we do what we do – and the Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Golf Classic is such a pride point for our physicians, staff and, certainly, the community as a whole,” said Paul Dieter, chief executive officer of Comprehensive. “This event provides a special opportunity to recognize our patients’ and their families’ inspiring stories.”
Comprehensive is a multi-specialty practice offering medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, breast surgery, pulmonary medicine, cancer genetic counseling and clinical research to patients in Southern Nevada. The practice has 44 physicians, 15 advanced practice providers and 11 treatment centers and offices throughout Southern Nevada.
Comprehensive prides itself on its extensive research program that brings groundbreaking clinical research trials to the community. The practice, which partners with institutions such as UCLA TRIO-US, The US Oncology Network, USC, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and leading pharmaceutical companies, participates in more than 100 Phase I, II & III clinical research studies each year, and has contributed to the development of more than 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies.
