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At 75, Roger Nuhn of Glasford is a relative newlywed. When he and Bonnie married five years ago, he joined a close-knit family that all rallied around him when he started treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the winter of 2014. Presented with the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial, Roger decided, “What have I got to lose?” The answer: Nothing. He’s not only responding well to treatment—which he’s not sure he could have afforded on his own—but he’s also recovered the energy to do the things he loves. “I wouldn’t have been able to do anything without this treatment. Now, I feel like doing stuff again.” Continue Reading

Roger Nuhn

When you consider all the things you’d like to pass on to your children, cancer certainly doesn’t make the list. But given her family’s history, Ann Best knew it was a possibility. After much deliberation, Ann underwent genetic testing and many family members followed. Knowing the important role the Foundation plays in helping promote and advance testing locally; Ann remains a vocal advocate, serving as a volunteer, donor and board member. “For my kids, I want to see really good research continue right here. The Foundation helps keep Illinois CancerCare on the cutting edge of treatments and therapies.” Continue Reading

Ann Best

Dr. Jane Liu Recognized for Efforts as Lead Investigator in Cancer Research

Dr. Jane Liu, Medical Oncologist at Illinois CancerCare, was recognized as the highest enrolling physician for all cancer prevention and symptom management trials available through the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). The recognition was recently presented at the annual NCORP meeting in Bethesda, MD.

NCORP is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-supported network that brings cancer prevention clinical trials, cancer care delivery research, and cancer treatment trials to people in their communities. Locally, these clinical trials and research programs are available through Heartland NCORP which includes Illinois CancerCare, OSF HealthCare and UnityPoint Health-Methodist.

Dr. Liu was also recognized for her efforts as the second highest enrolling physician across the entire NCORP network. In addition, 5 other physicians at Illinois CancerCare were recognized for their achievements in enrolling patients. They include: Madhuri Bajaj, MD; Gregory J. Gerstner, MD; Patrick L. Gomez, MD; Pankaj Kumar, MD; and Gary MacVicar, MD.

These recognitions are important as they highlight individuals and organizations for their dedication and commitment to research for individuals with cancer. This commitment can lead to new and improved cancer treatments and better ways to provide cancer care.
Heartland NCORP is comprised of three nationally recognized community cancer programs located in Peoria, IL, Decatur, IL and St. Louis, MO. These groups each had participated in NCI’s Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP), the predecessor program to NCORP.