Cancer & blood disorders

    A winning strategy for care delivery

    Simmons Cancer Institute is the premier cancer care center in the region, home to SIU Medicine’s hematology and oncology units. Cancer treatment plans are formed collectively by our oncologists, radiologists, surgeons, counselors and chemotherapy-certified medical staff. Unique plans are tailored to each patient. The multidisciplinary collaborations provide the most effective care for you and your family, in the most efficient manner possible.

    Commitment to our patients is strengthened through our participation in clinical trials and basic science research. Clinical studies test or compare new treatments with current standard treatments, to find better ways to prevent, screen, diagnose and treat cancer. Basic science researchers work toward discoveries in cancer biology that will lead to better detection, treatment and prevention options in the future. This combination of research advancements and a team approach provides improved care for our patients.

    SCI’s oncologists and health care professionals treat most types of cancer, including surgical management of benign and malignant tumors, all under one roof. 

    Specializing in cancer care

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    Melanoma Clinic

    Dr. Aziz Khan, executive director of Simmons Cancer Institute, discusses the importance of identifying and treating melanoma early. 

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    Robotic surgery to treat head & neck cancer

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    Latest news

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    Free prostate cancer screenings Sept. 13

    DECATUR, IL Memorial Health, in partnership with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIU
    Princess Bride

    Free movie night for breast & prostate cancer awareness Sept. 5

    The public is invited to a Cancer Awareness Night at the Avon Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Decatur, with a free showing of 'The Princess Bride.'
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    Summer research interns share findings at Simmons Cancer showcase

    Four budding scientists presented their research to an audience of faculty, family and community supporters at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on August 1.
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    Free skin cancer screenings available in Decatur on Aug. 26

    SIU Dermatology and Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur are partnering to offer a free community skin cancer screening on August 26.

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    Mammogram

    FDA requires patient notification of breast density

    Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.
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    How telehealth can help cancer survivors

    Learn how virtual health care is making a positive impact on the lives of cancer survivors.
    Sunscreen for all skin tones

    Same sun. Different shades. All at risk.

    It’s a good time of year to shed some light on myths about sunscreen. Learn more about how to protect your skin, no matter what shade you are.
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    The royal treatment: Understanding preventative chemotherapy

    For many of us, the term preventative chemotherapy is confusing. Chemotherapy is a treatment for a disease, not medication to prevent cancer, right? And if surgery removed all traces of the cancer, why would a patient need to go through chemo?