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New female breast surgeons join staffAMITA Health is excited to welcome two fellowship-trained breast surgeons this fall: Anjali Thawani, MD and Miraj Shah-Khan, MD. Dr. Shah-Khan joins our AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale team. Dr. Thawani joins the team at AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village.

Dr. Miraj Shah-Khan specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant breast disease. She graduated from Rush University Medical College and completed her general surgery residency at University of Illinois. She has completed fellowship programs at the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute and Mayo Clinic Rochester. Dr. Shah-Khan has been involved in extensive research and has been recognized by the American Society of Breast Surgeons for her work on lobular neoplasia.

Dr. Thawani earned her medical degree at Loyola University. She completed a breast oncology fellowship at University of Iowa Hospitals and fellowships in surgical critical care and burn at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. She is board certified in general surgery and in surgical critical care. Dr. Thawani currently serves as an assistant professor in surgical critical care at Rush University Medical Center, as well as an attending breast oncology surgeon at Stroger and an attending surgeon in trauma and general surgery at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford.

We are AMITA Health. Two great health systems have joined together, Adventist Midwest Health and Alexian Brothers Health System. A new beginning, with opportunity that treasures and respects our faith traditions, past accomplishments and more profoundly realizes our sacred missions.

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CARING FOR CANCERFALL 2016

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IN THIS ISSUE:

New Surgical Oncologists .................... 2

Lung & Breast Screenings/Blog ......... 3

MammaCare®/Shine A Light ................ 4

New Staff/Stepping Forward ............... 5

A Life Enriched/Survivor Focus .......... 6

Online Support Group/Men’s Breakfast 6

Cancer Institute Programs ................... 7-8

Sept - Dec Calendars ............................ 9-12

Hinsdale Cancer Institute ..................... 13

Models of Hope/Prostate Event ......... 14

Cancer Institute Programs ................... 15

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Gerard Abood, MD

Sam Pappas, MD, FACS

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AMITA Health Cancer Institute welcomes surgical oncologistsAMITA Health Cancer Institute welcomes the addition of two fellowship-trained and board-certified surgical oncologists, Gerard Abood, MD and Sam Pappas, MD, FACS. With established clinic hours to consult and treat patients at AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village, we’re your destination site for hepato-biliary surgery for AMITA Health.

Dr. Abood earned a medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health. He completed a general surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center and a fellowship in surgical oncology at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Abood is an assistant professor of surgical oncology at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.

Dr. Pappas earned a medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed a residency in general surgery at Chicago Medical School and at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. His fellowship in surgical oncology was at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Pappas is an associate professor of surgical oncology at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.

It takes a villageYou want the best oncology care, and it takes a village to make it happen. Nurse navigators, social workers, dietitians, genetic counselors, support staff...we all work together on the front lines and behind the scenes to help you beat cancer. And our value-added services and professionals are free to you. We also offer free supportive services and classes designed to enhance knowledge and support coping with cancer.

As soon as a cancer diagnosis is suspected, our nurse navigators connect with you to provide:

• Answers to your questions and education about your diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

• Advocacy and constant support for you and your family.

• Enhanced continuity of care, which can result in improved health outcomes for you.

• Dedicated resources to help resolve barriers to care such as language, financial, psychosocial and nutrition.

• A constant point of contact for communication with all the members of your cancer team.

• Encouragement for participation in The Cancer Institute’s Complimentary Classes and Care Programs – these holistic programs focus on your physical fitness, nutrition, stress management and psychosocial well-being.

Our social workers can help you access affordable medical care and drug coverage, counsel you and your family, help you apply for financial assistance programs and much more. Oncology social workers can significantly reduce stress for you and your family through all phases of your cancer.

Registered dietitians help get your nutrition status to an optimal level, as good nutrition is essential during your cancer treatment. A healthy diet and well-nourished body can help you maintain weight and strength and heal faster during cancer treatment and recovery. Our dietitians can also help you through any treatment side effects such as decreased appetite, nausea and other issues that may occur.

When you need genetic testing, our genetics counselors can coordinate risk assessment and genetic testing along with high-risk cancer surveillance for you and your family. We offer genetic education and counseling services, including information about cancer risk education and prevention strategies.

Our staff understands and listens to the needs of our patients and the community, which is why we offer free services to patients and their families and free educational programs to the community. For a complete list of program offerings, see pages 7–8 (AMITA Health Cancer Institute Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates) and page 15 (AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale).

For more information or to speak with one of our support staff, call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673).

Gerard Abood, MD

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Free mammograms to women in needNo insurance or underinsured? We’re here to help. AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale has funds to support free mammograms, and AMITA Health Cancer Institute Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates received a Komen Chicago grant for the second consecutive year.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, according to the American Cancer Society. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in your breast(s), such as:

• Lump, hard knot, or thickening inside the breast or underarm • Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast • Change in breast size or shape • Skin dimpling or puckering • Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple • Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast • Nipple discharge that suddenly starts • New, chronic pain in one spot

Your healthcare provider will determine if your symptoms need further investigation. The sooner breast cancer is detected, the more treatment options are available and the higher the survival rate.

The Open Arms Program at the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation provides funding for screening mammograms and diagnostic services to women, including those who have high-deductible insurance plans at AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale and AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale. The Open Arms Program is supported through the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation. To see if you qualify for a free mammogram and to schedule an appointment, please call 630.856.7070.

The $75,000 Komen grant provides screening mammograms and diagnostic services to un/underinsured women, including those in need who have high-deductible insurance plans. To see if you qualify for a free mammogram at one of the AMITA Health Alexian Brothers breast centers and to schedule an appointment, call 1.877.717.7700.

Caring for Cancer | Fall 2016

What’s new? Our cancer blog! AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale and AMITA Health Cancer Institute Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates have joined the AMITA Health blog with posts focusing on cancers of the month and more.

Our blogs, the first of which were “7 Easy Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer” and “Improve Prostate Cancer Survival — With Physical Activity?” are intended to educate the community on cancer prevention and awareness. Look for more to come, including topics aimed specifically for cancer patients.

Visit www.AMITAhealth.org/Blog to keep up with our posts or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AMITAHealth.

It has saved many lives. Medicare pays for it. It takes a physician order and a 30-minute scan. What is it? Lung cancer screening for current or ex-smokers.

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women (with the exception of skin cancer), according to the American Cancer Society. In 2016, more than 224,000 new lung cancer diagnoses are expected and more than 158,000 deaths. Annually, more deaths occur from lung cancer than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. As with any cancer, the earlier it’s caught, the better the outcome. Today, there are more than 430,000 lung cancer survivors.

The National Lung Screening Trial studied the use of low-dose CT scans versus chest x-rays and found that among heavy smokers, CT scans reduced deaths by 20%. AMITA Health is proud to offer low-dose CT lung cancer screening.

Discuss with your physician if you meet the following criteria:

• Are ages 55–77 • Are a current smoker or have quit within the

past 15 years • Have smoked at least 1 pack of cigarettes per day

for 30 years • Are currently asymptomatic with no signs or symptoms

of lung cancer

In addition to the scan, smoking cessation is important to reduce the risk of diseases, including cancer. It’s never too late to quit.

Ask your physician if you are appropriate for a screening and to write your screening order. To schedule your lung cancer screening, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

How is your breathing?


Free breast self-exam program now AMITA Health-wide: MammaCare®Women trained in conventional breast self-exam who routinely practice it often find lumps the size of a U.S. nickel. What if you could detect breast cancer the size of a pea or even smaller? Women who learn MammaCare® can. MammaCare® is the recognized standard for clinical and self breast-exams, and we have now expanded offerings to our Hinsdale location!

AMITA Health offers free self breast-exam community classes. Participants learn the signs, symptoms and risks of breast cancer, as well as the importance of early detention. The most physically accurate breast exam models in the world are used to teach breast self-exam using the 5P’s of MammaCare®: Palpation, Pressure, Pattern, Perimeter, Position. Women learn to differentiate between nodular tissue and breast lumps in these models. Classes are taught by our own certified MammaCare® instructors.

2nd Tuesdays at AMITA Health Cancer Institute Elk Grove Village

2nd Wednesdays at AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale

To register, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

We also offer free, one-on-one (private) classes in which a woman is taught the 5P’s of MammaCare® and the risks of breast cancer. A woman learns the MammaCare® method on the breast models and then performs a breast self-exam on her own breasts, supervised by our certified MammaCare® instructor. Our MammaCare® instructors will also come to your church, school or organization and hold a free MammaCare® presentation. For more information or to register for a private class in Elk Grove Village or Hoffman Estates, call our certified MammaCare® instructor at 847.755.8108. For a private class in Hinsdale, call 630.286.5521.

Shine A LightThis 8th annual, nation-wide candle vigil is in honor of national lung cancer awareness month. AMITA Health Cancer Institute Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates was the first in Illinois to host a Shine A Light in 2010. We are proud to announce that AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale will also be hosting Shine A Light this year.

The vigil is held in honor of survivors and in memory of loved ones who have passed away from lung cancer. Learn about lung cancer treatment advancements and talk with other patients and families at the continental snacks gathering held after the vigil.

Shine A LightTuesday, November 1 | 6 – 8 pm

AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates

1555 Barrington Rd., Chapel Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

For more information, call 847.956.6398.

Wednesday, November 2 | 6 – 8 pm

AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale 1 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL 60521

For more information, call 630.286.5521

AMITA Health Cancer Institute AMITA HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE HOFFMAN ESTATES (HE) AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates Doctor Building 3, Ste. 1400 1555 Barrington Rd. | Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 1.844.952.HOPE (4673)

AMITA HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE ELK GROVE VILLAGE (EGV) AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village 800 Biesterfield Rd. | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 1.844.952.HOPE (4673)

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Cancer Institute welcomes new staff & nurse retiresThe Cancer Institute hired breast nurse navigator Kristen Kusch, RN, MSN, OCN to replace Kathleen Baronello, RN, CN-BN, who will retire in September. Also hired was social worker Michelle Mohn, LSW.

Kristen has 10 years of oncology experience, ranging from medical oncology to radiation to pharmaceutical nurse education. She also taught at the College of DuPage. Kristen started shadowing with Kathleen in June to ensure a seamless transition at AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hoffman Estates. We’re very excited about the experience Kristen brings to the Cancer Institute, and we wish Kathleen a happy retirement!

Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in family and children studies from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in social work from Aurora University. She completed her advanced internship at AMITA Health Cancer Institute from September 2014 to May 2015. Patients and medical staff loved her so much that we welcomed her on as a full-time staff member! Michelle runs the All Cancer, Brain Tumor, Lung, Breast and Young Women’s support groups.

Breast center receives Five Star Excellence AwardFor the second time, AMITA Health St. Alexius Breast Care Center at Bartlett received the Five Star Excellence Award from the Professional Research Consultants, Inc. What does this mean for you as a patient? That we consistently put our patients first! We are committed to patient satisfaction and excellent quality of care, constantly striving to be leaders in the nation.

This award is granted to the nation’s top 10% of centers for overall quality of care for the 2015 Outpatient Breast Health/ Mammography Services Normative Database. In other words, patients who completed a phone survey question of “How would you rate your satisfaction after your appointment?” responded with “Excellent.” In 2014, a Four Star Award recognized the center for placing in the nation’s top 25% of all participating breast centers.

Stepping Forward...SurvivorshipSaturday, September 15 | 9 – 11 pm

AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates 1555 Barrington Rd., 4 West, Rooms B–D

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Learn how art and music therapies help heal the soul after cancer diagnosis. A chef cooking demonstration and tasting will give you healthy recipes to take home. Breakfast & movie ticket raffle prizes.

For reservations by Friday, September 9, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Printed with permission from Tough Mudder.


Lung support group goes onlinePatients asked for an online lung support group, so we’ll give it a whirl! Our social worker will mediate the online group and all are welcome. Look for an upcoming training session for how to get set up and log in. Support group times and date are to be determined.

Training date and time will be announced on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AMITAHealth), or call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673).

My mom and I recently came across this favorite quote of mine, and I was reminded of how insightful this saying has become in our lives, really in any family’s life touched by cancer.

Hot water, especially in these hottest months of the summer, has such a negative feeling towards it. Cancer, no matter what time of year, comes along with those negative feelings as well. However, if we reflect on what Roosevelt was saying, the two have more similarities than that. Hot water can be the source of a relaxing bath or calming cup of tea; cancer can be a time of perspective and for people to come together for a cause. Whether this is as patients, family members, nurses or

friends, a cancer diagnosis places us in the hottest of water but can also reveal the depths of our strength.

Life is enriched when our courage is challenged and we realize how truly strong we are! Likewise, our lives are enriched when we reach our boiling point and we are surrounded by family and friends to help take the heat off of us. As the seasons change, may we all experience refreshing iced tea as we bathe in the warmth of the sun and steeped tea in the comfort of loved ones when confronted with the chill and clouds of life.

— Bonnie Dhamer, Cancer Survivor, and Colleen Dhamer, BSN, RN, Daughter

A life enriched“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

SURVIVOR FOCUS

Overcoming obstaclesI’ve completed many running events. I was in great shape physically. When I wasn’t running my three boys around to their sporting events, I was at the gym. As I came down from the high of completing my first marathon in October 2015, I discovered a lump in my breast. My initial reaction was it was nothing — probably related to “that time of month.” But the lump remained. With the prodding of my husband, I saw my doctor.

On November 19, 2015, after a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy for a “cyst,” I received a phone call. Breast cancer. My initial reaction was they were wrong. My results must’ve been mixed up with someone else’s. This wasn’t supposed to happen to someone like me. I decided to keep my head high and fight back. Cancer messed with the wrong woman! On December 18, 2015, I began my six chemo treatments.

For three years, my brother and I participated in Tough Mudder — a 10-12 mile mud run with 20+ obstacles. Before my diagnosis, I’d planned to participate in my fifth Tough Mudder in May 2016. Being diagnosed with breast cancer did not deter me from completing the course, it made me more determined. Five weeks after my last chemo treatment, I completed all 11 miles and attempted all 22 obstacles. It took me a little longer than usual to finish, and I needed a little extra boost getting over some 8-foot walls, but I did it. Cancer has taken so many things from me, but the one thing it will never take is my desire to live life to the fullest regardless of any obstacles life puts in my way.

— Felicia Bohannon, Breast Cancer Survivor

Men-Only Breakfast SeriesWe’re proud to offer men in the community a casual breakfast get-together each quarter to discuss men’s health issues with male presenters. October is breast cancer awareness month, but we didn’t forget about you!

Saturday, October 22 | 8 – 10 am

Details will be announced on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AMITAHealth) or call Michelle Mohn at 1.847.437.5500, ext. 5904.

AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Cancer Institute Programs

No registration required. All groups are provided at no cost and focus on education, support and coping. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have completed treatment, patients share many similar experiences and concerns from diagnosis to survivorship. Connecting with others provides an outlet where you can learn helpful tips for coping with side effects, receive encouragement and share laughter.

Facilitated by professional staff. For information about programs call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673). Please check individual listings to verify programs that require appointment or registration.

AMITA HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE HOFFMAN ESTATES (HE) AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates Doctor Building 3, Ste. 1400 1555 Barrington Rd. | Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 1.844.952.HOPE (4673)

AMITA HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE ELK GROVE VILLAGE (EGV) AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village 800 Biesterfield Rd. | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 1.844.952.HOPE (4673)

Stepping Forward…Survivorship Saturday, September 15 | 9 – 11 am AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, 4 West, Rooms B–D Learn how art and music therapies help heal the soul after cancer diagnosis. A chef cooking demonstration and tasting will give attendees healthy recipes to take home. Breakfast & movie ticket raffle prizes. For reservations by Friday, September 9, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Melanoma Skin Screening Saturday, October 1 | 9 – 11 am AMITA Health Elk Grove Village We’re offering a second skin screening this year! The July melanoma screening was a hit at AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates. The screenings are conducted by dermatologists. For more information or an appointment, call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673).

No Ifs, Ands or Butts (Spanish) Thursday, September 29 | 6 – 8 pm AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, 4 West, Rooms B–D Colon cancer prevention and education presented in Spanish. Free appetizers & colon tests. For reservations by Thursday, September 22, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Shine A Light Tuesday, November 1 | 6 – 8 pm AMITA Health Hoffman Estates, Chapel This annual, nation-wide candle vigil is held in honor of survivors and in memory of loved ones who have passed away from lung cancer. For details, call 847.956.6398.

Brain Cancer Survivors AMITA Health Elk Grove Village October 10 | 6 – 7:30 pm

Breast Cancer Support Group AMITA Health Elk Grove Village 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6:30 – 8 pm

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates 4th Wednesdays | 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Young Women’s Support Group Young women under age 50 with cancer have unique concerns. Connect with others who understand common experiences. AMITA Health Hoffman Estates 3rd Wednesdays | 5:30 – 7 pm

Lung Cancer Networking Group AMITA Health Elk Grove Village 2nd Mondays | 10 – 11:30 am Also online date and time TBD. Call for details.

All Cancer Networking Group AMITA Health Hoffman Estates 4th Thursdays | 6:30 – 8 pm

Express Yourself! A monthly workshop using various art materials (mixed media, paper crafting, jewelry, collage) to create symbols of strength and vitality. No special skills needed. Just for fun and no charge! Registration preferred. For information, call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673). AMITA Health Hoffman Estates 1st Wednesdays | 10 – 11:30 am

Low-Impact Exercise Class Designed for cancer patients, this class includes exercises that can be done sitting in a chair. AMITA Health Elk Grove Village 2nd and 4th Fridays | 9:30 am


NOTE: Check with your physician before undertaking any exercise class, including those listed below.*

*Fit Club to Fight Cancer Through fitness, you can fight cancer as well as improve your health. All levels of athletes are welcome. Volkening Lake 900 W. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194 (weather permitting) Wednesdays | 4:45 – 5:30 pm

Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center 5050 Sedge Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Wednesdays | 6 pm

To register, call 847.755.8603.

*Tai Chi-Qigong Meditation Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation are taught to strengthen the health of body, mind and spirit. AMITA Health Hoffman Estates Tuesdays | 6 – 7:45 pm

AMITA Health Elk Grove Village Call for dates and times.

Healing Touch Research has shown that Healing Touch therapy can help alleviate cancer treatment’s pain, stress and side effects. Private sessions, fully clothed. For daytime appointments at AMITA Health Hoffman Estates (1st, 3rd or 5th Tuesdays) and AMITA Health Elk Grove Village (2nd and 4th Tuesdays), call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673).

Evening sessions at AMITA Health Elk Grove Village, call: Heart 2 Heart Healing, Linda Lemke, 630.207.4052, or Karolyn Howard, 630.418.7239.

Energy Therapy Ease fatigue, pain and stress with a 45-minute session. For an AMITA Health Elk Grove Village (3rd Mondays) or AMITA Health Hoffman Estates (1st Thursdays) appointment, call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673).

Men-Only Breakfast Series Saturday, October 22 | 8 – 10 am AMITA Health Elk Grove Village, Kennedy Conference We’re proud to offer men in the community a casual breakfast get-together each quarter to discuss men’s health issues with male presenters. October is breast cancer awareness month, but we didn’t forget about you! Details will be announced on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AMITAHealth) or call Michelle Mohn at 847.437.5500, ext. 5904.

Relax and Feel Great Experience the benefits of hypnosis and learn relaxation techniques in a weekly group session led by a certified hypnotherapist. Call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673). AMITA Health Elk Grove Village 2nd & 4th Thursdays | 6 – 7 :45 pm

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays | 6 – 7:45 pm

Massage Therapy For current AMITA Health cancer patients. Call for 30-minute (fully clothed) appointments with a certified massage therapist. Call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673). Thursdays at AMITA Health Elk Grove Village Wednesdays at AMITA Health Hoffman Estates

*Gentle Yoga This introduction to Yoga’s therapeutic benefits is appropriate for all cancer patients who can practice from a mat or chair. Each class will focus on breath and body awareness while helping you to improve mental clarity, strength and flexibility. For information, call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673). AMITA Health Hoffman Estates 4th Floor Conference Center – Room D Mondays | 4:45 pm

AMITA Health Elk Grove Village Wednesdays | 2:45 pm

Look Good...Feel Better® Join other women and learn from volunteer beauty professionals how to deal with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. You will receive a complimentary bag of make-up and skin care products so get ready for two fun hours of pampering! Registration required.

Choose one session: AMITA Health Elk Grove Village To register, call 1.844.952.HOPE (4673) September 14 or November 8 | 10 am

AMITA Health Hoffman Estates To register, call 1.847.755.8400 October 10 or November 10 | 9:30 am

Breast Self-Exam Community or One-on-One Sessions – MammaCare® Most women find their own breast lumps or changes. Learn breast self-exam (BSE) using the MammaCare® method in either a community setting with other women or in a one-on-one session. MammaCare® is the only research-based and is more thorough and efficient than other methods. You will learn by practicing on life-like breast models that teach the difference between normal breast tissue and lumps. Bring a friend.

For information or to schedule a one-on-one session or to arrange a special get-together, call 847.755.8108. To register for a community session, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482). Community classes are held at AMITA Health Elk Grove Village. 2nd Tuesdays | 7 pm

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AMITA Health Cancer Institute HinsdaleAMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale 1 Salt Creek Lane Hinsdale, IL 60521 630.586.5500

New AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale

The new facility provides the best of two worlds: a beautiful healing environment and state-of-the-art technology. At the heart of the cancer center is a commitment to provide personalized care delivered through an outstanding patient experience. The facility allows you to visit your doctor, have lab work performed and receive chemotherapy and radiation in one convenient location. Having key services for cancer care under one room facilitates coordination of treatment among dedicated multidisciplinary team members and provides one-stop access for patients — saving time and reducing stress.

For a virtual tour, visit AMITAhealth.org/Cancer.

Thanks to a dual endowment gift of $2.5 million from Kay Birck and the Tellabs Foundation, the cancer nurse navigation program at the AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale will be expanded. Navigators guide patients from diagnosis through recovery, which results in patients reporting greater quality of care, according to studies.

The endowment will be applied toward navigation staff training, credentialing and resources, including the development of a Navigation Certification Program that could serve as a leading resource to train and credential navigators

outside the AMITA Health system. Funding will also purchase technology to aid navigators with charting, data collection and documentation and will provide patients with education and resource materials.

The donation was made to the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation to support cancer nurse navigation at the AMITA Health Cancer Institute, which opened in February 2016. Mrs. Birck, Hinsdale resident and wife of the late Michael Birck, is a former nurse and a supporter of causes that address the educational and healthcare needs of the community.

$2.5 million nurse navigation donation


Photo Credit: Katie Kett Photography

“One day she finally grasped that unexpected things were always going to happen in life, and with that she realized the only control she had was how she chose to handle them. So she made the decision to survive using courage, humor and grace. She was the Queen of her own life and the choice was hers.” – QueenismsTM

Free prostate cancer screeningWednesday, September 21 | 6 – 8 pm

AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale 1 Salt Creek Lane Hinsdale, IL 60521

In honor of September being prostate cancer awareness month, we are offering free screenings. Screenings can detect abnormalities before symptoms appear. Men should discuss with their healthcare provider about whether to be screened for prostate cancer, per the American Cancer Society. Screening includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal exam (DRE).

For an appointment, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

We are very excited to have two new Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators at AMITA Health Cancer Institute. These state-of-the-art linear accelerators allow us to use deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) technique, which specifically benefits patients with left-sided breast cancer.

With the use of three very high-definition cameras in the treatment room, we are able to monitor our patients during treatment with technology known as

Optical Surface Monitoring System (OSMS). Our patients are coached to hold their breath to create a defined separation between their hearts and breasts. This enables us to target the breast effectively while reducing radiation dose to the heart. Research suggests that this reduces ischemic heart disease mortality before age 80 by more than 26%.

At AMITA Health Cancer Institute, hope and healing are at the center of a new photo exhibit, Models of Hope: A Gallery of Inspiration and Encouragement. The gallery honors the beauty and wisdom of five cancer survivors and shares their personal stories beyond treatment. These inspiring words were born through the experience of diagnosis, treatment and emotional struggles that all began with the same words, “You have cancer.” These survivors were identified by our staff and physicians for their grace and courage in the face of cancer. We pray that our current patients identify with these words and images to inspire their own journey of hope.

The exhibit will be open in the Fall and remain a constant, but the Models will rotate so that our patients can always find something new to inspire their personal journeys. The gallery is open to the public and all are welcome.

We proudly share Patti Moore’s image and a quote that offers her inspiration.

New technology = better patient outcomes

Models of Hope: A Gallery of Inspiration and Encouragement“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure...” – Hebrews: 6:19

AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale ProgramsAMITA HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE HINSDALE 1 Salt Creek Lane | Hinsdale, IL 60521 630.586.5500

Free Prostate Cancer Screening Wednesday, September 21 | 6 – 8 pm AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale In honor of prostate cancer awareness month, we are offering free screenings. Screening includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal exam (DRE). For an appointment, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Pink Lighting Ceremony Thursday, September 29 | 6 pm AMITA Health Bolingbrook, Main Lobby, 500 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook To commemorate breast cancer awareness month, a tree lighting ceremony will honor breast cancer survivors. This inspirational program is free and open to the community. To register, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Light the Tower Pink Thursday, September 29 | 6 pm AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale, Lobby To commemorate breast cancer awareness month in October, AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale will “Go Pink” to honor breast cancer survivors. This inspirational program is free and open to the community. To register, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

The Role of Integrative Medicine for Breast Cancer Patients Wednesday, October 12 | 6 pm AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale, Lobby Join Arti Lakhani, MD and Amanda Robbins, RD to explore the benefits of alternative/complementary treatments for breast cancer patients. The program will highlight evidence-based treatment options including nutrition, vitamins/supplements and mind/body methods that improve quality of life and treat the whole person, not just the cancer. Underwritten by the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation. To register, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Breast Self-Exam Community Sessions — MammaCare® Wednesday, October 12 | 6 pm AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale, Enlighten Room Learn new breast self-exam technique MammaCare® breast cancer prevention education and risk assessment. Breast self-exam (BSE) is taught using the MammaCare® method in a community setting with other women. MammaCare® is the only research-based BSE and is more thorough and efficient than other methods. You will learn by practicing on life-like breast models that teach the difference between normal breast tissue and lumps. Bring a friend. To register, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482). To schedule a private, one-on-one session, call 630.286.5521.

Pampered in Pink Fashion Show Make it a girls’ night out and enjoy an evening learning about women’s breast health. Our “Models of Hope” will show off the latest fashions while you enjoy light refreshments. Don’t forget to wear pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Free and open to the community. To register, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

The Promenade Bolingbrook, Macy’s, 631 East Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook Wednesday, October 12 | 6 pm

Macy’s, 1 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook Thursday, October 13 | 6 – 8 pm

Shine A Light November 2 | 6 – 8 pm AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale The candle vigil is held in honor of survivors and in memory of loved ones who have passed away from lung cancer. Learn about lung cancer treatment advancements and talk with other patients and families. To register, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Express Yourself 1st Tuesdays | 1 – 3 pm AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale, Synergy Room A monthly workshop using various art materials (mixed media, paper crafting, jewelry, collage) to create symbols of strength and vitality. No special skill needed other than a desire to express yourself. A sense of humor also helps! Just for fun and no charge. To register, call 1.855.MyAMITA (692.6482).

Dignity Therapy 1st Wednesdays | 6 – 7 pm AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale What does living with cancer mean to you? Dignity therapy offers a platform and framework for life review after a cancer diagnosis. Explore your dignity by discussing specific questions together surrounding what makes our lives meaningful and worthy of remembrance. You are special. We will begin by discussing the question, “When have you felt more alive?”

Wellness House 131 N. County Line Rd., Hinsdale AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale offers on-site Wellness House counseling services and encourages our patients and their families to join one of the many programs and classes at Wellness House. Programs are offered at no charge and free parking is available. For a complete listing of programs and classes visit wellnesshouse.org or call 630.323.5150 to register for a program.


Donate online to support cancer careCelebrate or remember someone special through a gift that will help a cancer patient.

To donate to AMITA Health Cancer Institute Elk Grove Village or Hoffman Estates locations:

Visit alexianbrothershealth.org/foundation and click “Make a Gift” in the upper right-hand corner. Fill out the donation form and select “Cancer Institute” as the designation.

To donate to AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center cancer locations, visit:

• Bolingbrook Hospital Foundation (keepingyouwell.com/abh/make-a-gift/giving-opportunities)

• Glen Oaks Hospital Foundation (keepingyouwell.com/agh/makeagift.aspx)

• Hinsdale Hospital Foundation (hinsdalehospitalfoundation.org)

• La Grange Memorial Hospital Foundation (keepingyouwell.com/almh/makeagift.aspx)

Fill out the donation form, noting the person you would like to honor with your donation. You can include a message that we will pass on to all involved.

On behalf of our cancer patients and their families, thank you!

AMITA Health Cancer Institute800 Biesterfield Rd., Ste. 120Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-3397

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