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. […]
CCSI continues its dedication to providing patients with high quality cancer care through voluntary participation in the ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI). Our clinic in Decatur successfully participated in the Fall 2017 QOPI round and our clinics in Effingham, Centralia and Swansea will participate during Spring 2018.
Thanks to the Teutopolis High School Volunteers who presented $25 gas cards to Crossroads Cancer Center to help patients who need assistance with travel expenses while going for tests or treatments. Pictured are several Teutopolis volunteers (left side of photo) presenting the gas cards to Crossroads staff, including Elaine D. (Patient Services Coordinator), Brittany S. […]
These three young ladies from our nurse’s church had a lemonade and muffin stand to raise money to fight cancer. They know and love Sherry Birkey, and wanted to help others like her. They raised $293! These donations are being used by KerbyStrong to help local cancer patients. Pictured (youngest to oldest) are Elliana, Adalyn […]
Prostate Cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among American men. Men age 50 and older and African American men age 40 and older should get screened. DMH Cancer Care Institute, Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Carpenters Local 742 and the Us TOO support group have teamed up to offer free prostate cancer screenings. Free […]
Decatur, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Evelena P. Ontiveros, MD, PhD, medical oncologist, to its medical practice in August 2017. Dr. Ontiveros is seeing patients at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur and at HSHS St. Mary’s Cancer Care Center and also has privileges at […]
You are Invited! Join Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois in celebrating our newest oncology clinic in partnership with Salem Township Hospital, and meet Dr. Gibran Mahmud of CCSI. When: Wednesday, March 22nd 4:30pm-6:00pm Where: Salem Township Hospital S.E. Rubio Specialty Physicians Clinic 1201 Ricker Dr. Salem, IL 62881 RSVP on Facebook >
March 17, 2017 Salem, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI) is pleased to announce the opening of its newest clinic in partnership with Salem Township Hospital. Dr. Gibran H. Mahmud of Cancer Care Specialists of IL, is providing medical oncology services and has been appointed to the courtesy medical staff at Salem […]
Centralia, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Gibran H. Mahmud, M.D., medical oncologist, to its medical practice. Dr. Mahmud joined Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois at Centralia Oncology Clinic in Centralia, IL, in January 2017. “We are very excited about Dr. Mahmud joining Cancer Care Specialists […]
Santa & Mrs. Claus visited CCSI on Tuesday. Lots of favorite holiday cookies and treats for patients too! Merry Christmas to all of our patients, staff and doctors!
