Free Prostate Cancer Screening
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. SIU Medicine, DMH Cancer Care Institute, Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, and Carpenters Local 742 have teamed up to offer free prostate cancer screening. This year, it is […]
5th Annual KerbySTRONG 100!
Saturday, September 18th at Macon Speedway, don’t miss the 5th Annual KerbySTRONG 100! We are proud to sponsor this exciting race for a GREAT cause once again! KerbySTRONG is dedicated to raising funds to help local cancer patients through inspiration, education and support. Come out and enjoy a night of racing action and help KerbySTRONG […]
Meet Dr. Jacob S. Witt
Jacob S. Witt, MD, Radiation Oncologist with Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, talks about his background, approach to patient care, what patients can expect from Radiation Therapy, his involvement in clinical trials and why they are important.
Welcome Jacob S. Witt, MD
(O’FALLON, IL) – Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois (CCSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jacob S. Witt, radiation oncologist, to its practice in July 2021. Dr. Witt will primarily see patients at the Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon. He will also provide occasional radiation oncology services in Decatur and Effingham and Mattoon. […]
ASCO QOPI Participation Certificate
CCSI continues its dedication to providing patients with high quality cancer care through voluntary participation in the ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®). The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) is a quality program designed for outpatient-oncology practices to foster a culture of self-examination and improvement. Participating practices can report on over 150 evidence-based quality measures and […]
Choosing Your Path: Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology
CCSI’s Dr. Perry Guaglianone offers insight to medical students in this new article about career paths on the ACP (American College of Physicians) website: Choosing Your Path: Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology
Meet Nurse Practitioner, Christel Wheeler
Christel G. Wheeler, FNP-BC, talks about her education, why she chose oncology, what patients can expect from treatment, and advances in cancer care.
Cancer Survivors Day Celebration 2021
On Saturday, June 5, Macon County will unite to recognize cancer survivors, raise awareness of the ongoing challenges cancer survivors face, and – most importantly – celebrate life. This event is hosted by Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. All survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend! Please […]
CCSI Achieves Accreditation with URAC
DECATUR, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of IL proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through URAC for Specialty Pharmacy Services. The URAC accreditation process demonstrates a commitment to quality services and serves as a framework to improve business processes through benchmarking organizations against nationally recognized standards. “It’s necessary for specialty pharmacies to provide a higher […]
CCSI Achieves Accreditation with ACHC
DECATUR, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of IL proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for Specialty Pharmacy Services. Accreditation is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level […]