Effingham – National Cancer Survivors Day 2018
EFFINGHAM – On Thursday, June 7th, our community will be honoring cancer survivors in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day. Come Celebrate With Us! National Cancer Survivors Day Thursday, June 7th, 2018 @ 6pm Effingham Event Center (Former Knights of Columbus Hall) 1501 W. Fayette Ave. Effingham, IL Master of Ceremonies Dr. Philip […]
Crossroads Receives the City of Effingham’s Business Appreciation Award
The City of Effingham has named Crossroads Cancer Center as a recipient of the City of Effingham’s Business Appreciation Award. Mayor Jeff Bloemker stated, “The lives touched in the Effingham region by Crossroads Cancer Center is far-reaching and significant. The compassionate solutions offered by this team in very difficult circumstances is a reason they are […]
“Sweet” Donation from GT Church Cancer Support Group
We’d like to give a big thank you to GT Church Cancer Support Group for donating candy bags for our patients! Inspirational scripture and a special cancer ribbon pin, representing all forms of cancer, were also included in the bags. Gifts like these are so impactful because they remind individuals going through treatment that someone […]
“Tree of Hope” Cancer Community Gathering
What an AMAZING kickoff we had! Thank you to all who came and shared their story and ideas on how we can better serve YOU! Also, we want to extend a huge thanks to area businesses that made last night possible! We can’t wait to see you at the next event April 19th at the […]
Dreams
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. […]
ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative
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.
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 […]