905 Medical Park Drive
Effingham, Illinois 62401
Phone: (217) 342-2066
Fax: (217) 342-2074
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Crossroads Cancer Center was CCSI’s first site to provide both medical and radiation oncology services at the same location. Diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services are also available.
Medical Oncology/Hematology
James L. Wade III, MD, FACP, FASCO, FACCC
Philip A. Dy, MD
Hanna M. Saba, MD
Christel G. Wheeler, DNP, FNP-BC
Rachel I. Kline, FNP-C
Radiation Oncology
Casey E. Duncan, MD
Seong R. Cho, MD
First Visit
Consultation with a medical oncologist, radiation oncologist or both.
Complete physical exam.
Confirm diagnosis.
Treatment Options
Medical Oncology & Hematology:
Chemotherapy – use drugs to treat cancer. Given by certified chemotherapy nurses.
Hormonal Therapy – use hormones to treat cancer.
Immunotherapy – use substances to stimulate or support the immune system.
Clinical Trials – provide state-of-the-art care and new drugs not available to many other cancer centers, in an investigational setting.
Treatments vary depending on the diagnosis, treatment goals, drugs used, and how you respond to treatment.
Radiation Oncology:
Computerized Treatment Planning & Simulation – Development of a personalized treatment plan. Simulation with a radiation therapist. Includes preparing immobilization devices, marking the treatment area on your skin, and often a CT scan on-site to aid in treatment planning. Set treatment start date.
Radiation Treatments – Radiation treatments with state-of-the-art equipment and specially trained radiation therapists. Usually given 5 days a week for 2-8 weeks, depending on the patient’s treatment plan. Usually takes about 15-20 minutes to set up and give daily treatments.