Cancer Community Gathering – Effingham
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 […]
Thanks, Teutopolis H.S.!
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. […]
Lemonade Stand to Fight Cancer
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 […]
Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
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 […]
Welcome Dr. Evelena P. Ontiveros, Medical Oncologist
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 […]
Meet Dr. Bassam Maalouf
Dr. Bassam N. Maalouf of Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois talks about what led him to oncology, advances in cancer treatment, his involvement with research and his approach to patient care.
Effingham – National Cancer Survivors Day 2017
EFFINGHAM – On Thursday, June 8th, our community will be honoring cancer survivors in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day. Come Celebrate With Us! National Cancer Survivors Day Thursday, June 8th @ 6pm Knights of Columbus Hall 1501 W. Fayette Ave. Effingham, IL Master of Ceremonies Dr. Philip A. Dy Crossroads Cancer Center […]
National Cancer Survivors Day
Come Celebrate With Us! National Cancer Survivors Day 2017 Tuesday, June 6 at 6:00 pm Decatur Conference Center and Hotel 4191 W. US Route 36 Speakers: Bob Flider & Anna Keyes Hosted by: Cancer Care Specialists Charitable Fund Decatur Memorial Hospital HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital RSVP by May 26 to 217-876-4750
Meet Kristi Toennies, RN, MSN, FNP
Kristi Toennies, RN, MSN, FNP of Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, discusses her education, her philosophy of patient care and her role as a Nurse Practitioner in patient treatment.
Salem Open House – March 22
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 >