Pana Community Hospital and Dr. Benjamin Esparaz have planned a special luncheon on Saturday, June 1st to celebrate life. Special invitations were sent out to all people who have been treated at Pana Community Hospital with cancer. Dr. Benjamin Esparaz and Lori Holthaus, PCH Social Services Director, organized the event which begins at 11:00 am […]
Thursday night, the Eisenhower H.S. volleyball team and their coaches presented the CCSI Charitable Foundation with a check for $349, which was raised for their “Pink Game” against Urbana H.S. These funds will be used to provide much appreciated patient resources to our local cancer survivors. Pictured: Shannon Nail, LPC, Counselor/Patient Advocate – Cancer Care […]
We’d like to give a big thank you to GT Church Cancer Support Group for donating candy bags for our patients! Inspirational scripture and a special cancer ribbon pin, representing all forms of cancer, were also included in the bags. Gifts like these are so impactful because they remind individuals going through treatment that someone […]
A local couple, John and Marie, were recently surprised by the Dream Foundation at CCSI’s clinic in Decatur. The Dream Foundation coordinated with Genentech representatives in Illinois to surprise the local couple with iced cupcakes, a bouquet of balloons, and a dream trip to Charleston, South Carolina! Patients and families often face many hardships while battling illnesses. […]
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), approximately 1,685,210 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in 2016 in the United States. These staggering numbers mean that you, a family member, or someone you know more than likely has cancer. Cancer is a disease that affects not only the patient but also the family, caregivers, and […]
A Look Back in Time…. It all began in 2003, while Lindsay Underwood-Farr was sitting with her grandpa while he was receiving chemo. She was moved by how many patients experienced a “cold” sensation while receiving their IV therapy treatments. At that time, a college student herself, Lindsay knew how to make a snuggle blanket […]
The Decatur YMCA is offering a 12 week individualized LIVESTRONG training and exercise program for cancer survivors at the Decatur YMCA on Tuesdays and Thursdays (9-10:30 am) starting September 6, 2016. The program also features social activities and education sessions. Participants are asked to get doctor approval to participate. Those interested can contact CCSI’s Patient […]
Thanks to all the staff and patrons of Kirlin’s Hallmark in Forsyth for their generosity during their “Owl Keep You Warm” inspirational “Notes to Self” sock drive campaign! For the past few years, Kirlin’s has donated Hallmark cards to patients at Cancer Care Specialists to keep in touch with their friends and families. This year, […]
Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois welcomes Kelly Dorang, MSW. As our Patient Services Coordinator, Kelly will help our patients cope with their cancer by assisting them in dealing with psychological and social concerns related to their diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis. Kelly is available to support patients, their families and caregivers. Her office is located within […]
MyChart offers patients personalized and secure on-line access to portions of their medical records. It enables you to securely use the Internet to help manage and receive information about your health.
