The CCSI staff is hard at work during this time to prepare the new Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon, which will provide a more comfortable and spacious environment for our patients along with imaging, lab and radiological oncology services in one location. We will close our Swansea location Friday 4/17 and start seeing patients at […]
We have been getting a lot of donated homemade masks, gloves and hand sanitizer during this pandemic. These scarce and crucial resources are very much appreciated by all of us at Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois. We would like to express our extreme gratitude to these angels who have thought of us during this time. […]
The situation regarding COVID-19 is rapidly evolving. For the latest information, please check the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html). UPDATED – JANUARY 22, 2021 – Click Here for our CCSI COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Patients > Steps to take to protect yourself: Stay home unless it is essential to go somewhere like the hospital or clinic to […]
The Caregiver Connection meeting at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur for March 18th as well as both meetings in April are cancelled. Although the group has been cancelled, please do not hesitate to call me at 217-329-3255 or email snail@ccsci.net if you need to talk or would like to set up a time for […]
Thank you in advance for your support during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. We are implementing policies and procedures consistent with nationwide measures to protect our patients, ourselves, and to help limit the spread of the virus. As you know, this virus has already dramatically affected the health of people around the world. Our goal is to […]
Decatur, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Camille M. Williams, radiation oncologist, to its practice in January 2020. Dr. Williams will primarily see patients at the new Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon (opening in Spring 2020). She will also provide occasional radiation oncology services in […]
Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois would like to wish Dr. Thomas Tarter an enjoyable retirement from Urologic Oncology as he shifts his focus to politics to run for the U.S. Senate. For the last eight years, Dr. Tarter has been the head of the CCSI Urologic Oncology department, bringing his vast knowledge and compassion to […]
Oncology Nursing News published an article by Cancer Care’s Stephanie Jackson, RN, in its September 2019 issue. “Driving Change with Powerful Advocacy Stories” STEPHANIE JACKSON, RN – Oncology Nurse Manager, Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois Excerpt: “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on providing personalized, quality care to my patients. Little did I know that my […]
Cancer survivors, caregivers and healthcare volunteers gathered at the Decatur Conference Center on Thursday, June 13th, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. Volunteers from Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, and American Cancer Society all joined to set up and welcome guests. Tara Nickerson was Master of Ceremonies. Entertainment […]
Cancer survivors, caregivers and healthcare volunteers gathered in Effingham on Thursday, June 6th, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. Volunteers from Crossroads Cancer Center, St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, American Cancer Society, and the Effingham Event Center all joined to set up and welcome guests. Entertainment was provided by local favorite J. Christopher “One Man Band.” […]
