O’Fallon, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Rachael E. DeMattei, Nurse Practitioner, to its practice in November 2023. She primarily sees patients at the Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon and also provides coverage as needed for CCSI satellite clinics. DeMattei has prior nursing experience with chemotherapy, […]
The Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) named Mark A. Walshauser, MD, FACP as an Advocacy Champion during the 2024 ASCO Advocacy Summit in April. Advocacy Champions are ASCO volunteers who have made meaningful contributions to the Association’s advocacy activities throughout the year to ensure that every patient with cancer has access to high-quality, equitable cancer […]
Dr. Zhineng Jayson Yang, Medical Oncologist with Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois in Decatur, relocated at the end of February 2024. We wish Dr. Yang the best and appreciate the care he provided our patients! Scheduling Staff at our CCSI clinics in Decatur and Pana are rescheduling patient appointments as needed. If you need assistance, […]
Dr. Camille Williams, Radiation Oncologist with Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois at the HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Radiation Oncology Center in O’Fallon, has retired effective 1/26/2024. Our physicians and staff are grateful for Dr. Williams’ service and expertise displayed to each and every one of her patients and wish her the very best in retirement. Dr. […]
Due to upcoming schedule changes, Dr. Bachir Farah will begin seeing patients at HSHS Holy Family Hospital Oncology Clinic in Greenville as of January 8, 2024 as Dr. Bassam Maalouf will no longer be seeing patients in Greenville. Kristi Toennies, FNP AOCNP, will continue to provide support as needed. We enjoy seeing our patients in […]
The Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) named Mark A. Walshauser, MD, FACP as an Advocacy Champion during the 2023 ASCO Advocacy Summit in May. Advocacy Champions are ASCO volunteers who have made meaningful contributions to the Association’s advocacy activities throughout the year to ensure that every patient with cancer has access to high-quality, equitable cancer […]
(O’Fallon, IL) – Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Bachir Farah, medical oncologist/hematologist, to its practice in October 2022. Dr. Farah primarily sees patients at the Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon and Centralia Oncology Clinic. He will also provide coverage for CCSI clinics in Breese, Greenville, Highland […]
Congratulations to Dr. Jacob Witt who is now board certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). Dr. Witt was board eligible when he joined CCSI. He recently achieved certification and is now a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology. For Dr. Witt’s bio and more, visit his profile page >
At their recent meeting in Washington, D.C., the ACCC awarded Dr. Wade of Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, along with 9 other ACCC past presidents as their inaugural class of Fellows. According to ACCC, “The Fellows program was established to honor individuals for their exceptional volunteer service, leadership, and commitment to ACCC and its mission […]
Early detection saves lives. Learn how at this FREE seminar. Thursday, October 21 | 7 p.m. Visit hshs.org/StElizabeths/Events for more information and to register. A Zoom invitation will be sent after registration. Meet Dr. Williams and the support team from the Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon. Learn about the importance of screenings for early […]
