National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration – Effingham
5-13-15 National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration – Effingham A Celebration of Life Thursday, June 4th at 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus Hall 1501 W. Fayette Ave. Effingham, IL < Click to view invitation details
Welcome Dr. Walshauser!
8-12-14 Cancer Care Specialists Welcomes Dr. Mark Walshauser & Opens New Clinic in Swansea Dr. Walshauser, along with Dr. Philip Dy and Dr. James Wade, are now accepting new patients at the new Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois clinic in Swansea and will be on staff at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville. Click for […]
NCI Awards Grant to Heartland NCORP
8-6-14 The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has recently awarded $2,520,862 each year over five years to the Heartland Cancer Research National Community Oncology Research Program (Heartland NCORP). The funding will be used to help pay for the costs of specialized research staff who will work side by side with cancer physicians and oncology nurses. Heartland […]
Cancer Care Specialists Seeing Patients in St. Joseph-Breese Specialty Clinics
6-24-14 To provide comprehensive cancer-related consultation and treatment services closer to home, Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, S.C., is now seeing patients on Wednesdays in the St. Joseph Hospital -Breese Specialty Clinics. The new cancer care program at Breese, which began June 18, offers a full spectrum of clinical and support services from screenings […]
National Cancer Survivors Day 2014
6-6-14 Cancer survivors, caregivers and healthcare volunteers gathered in Decatur and Effingham on Thursday, June 5th, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. Decatur Highlights – Over 1,000 attended in Decatur. Master of Ceremonies was Chris Bullock from Cromwell Radio Group. Reverend Dan Spruell gave the invocation. Dinner was catered by the Decatur Hotel & Conference Center. Edd Powers and Tony […]
Congratulations Dr. Maalouf!
1-22-2014 Congratulations to Dr. Bassam Maalouf who is now board certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Dr. Maalouf was initially board certified in Internal Medicine during 2008 and recently achieved board certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology.
Cancer Care Specialists Earns ACR Accreditation
01-13-2014 (Decatur, IL) — Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, S.C., (CCSCI) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in both computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) as the result of recent reviews by the American College of Radiology (ACR). CCSCI provides CT/PET imaging services at two locations: CCSCI Main Office within […]
Crossroads Cancer Center Laboratory Recognized for Quality Laboratory Services
11-25-13 CCSCI’s Crossroads Cancer Center Laboratory in Effingham has met all criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization. Accreditation is given only to laboratories that apply rigid standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing, and pass a rigorous on-site laboratory. COLA is a nonprofit, […]
Cancer Care Specialists Welcomes Dr. Bassam Maalouf
7-15-13 Decatur, IL – Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, S.C., (CCSCI) is pleased to announce the addition of Bassam N. Maalouf, M.D, medical oncologist/hematologist, to its medical practice. Dr. Maalouf joined Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, S.C., during July 2013. Dr. Maalouf received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Lebanese University in Beirut, Lebanon. He completed […]
Cancer Care Specialists Recognized for Successful Participation in Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI)
7-1-13 As a QOPI Certified Site, CCSCI/Cancer Care Center of Decatur participated in the quality measures during Spring 2013 as part of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) QOPI Certification Program. CCSCI achieved QOPI Certification during September 2012 and is required to participate in annual chart abstraction rounds to maintain its 3-year certification. Dr. […]