Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine

11/26/2025

This November, help us spread lung cancer awareness.

The most common symptoms of lung cancer are:

A cough that does not go away or gets worse
Coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum (spit or phlegm)
Chest pain that is often worse with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing
Hoarseness
Loss of appetite
Unexplained weight loss
Shortness of breath
Feeling tired or weak
Infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia that don’t go away or keep coming back
New onset of wheezing

11/25/2025

Today, we are sharing our thankfulness for our Denim Sponsors. Sponsors like you help us provide for the future of cancer treatment and research through our Summer Internship Program. This program gives undergraduates an opportunity to participate in wet lab cancer research, inspiring them on their journey toward their own health related professions.

Denim Sponsors:
Edem & June Agamah
Lynn & Bruce Attig
Traves & Felicia Crabtree
Mary Mayes & Cindy Davidsmeyer
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Fennec Pharma
Ruchika Goel & Sunil Agarwal
Graham & Hyde Architects
Henson Robinson Company
Ray Hofman
Dan & Laura Mahony
Matheson Family
Chris & Lisa McDowell
Mid-West Truckers Association
Robert Mocharnuk & Erin Foley
Krishna Rao & Vijay Ayyagari
Erin Sabath & Stephen Seitz
Richard & Jacqueline Selinfreund
Mark Sembell & Diane Hillard-Sembell
SIU Colorectal Surgery
Sikich LLP
The Vein Specialists
Rita Victor
Sharon Zook IMO Dr. Elvin G. Zook

To view photos of the event: https://loom.ly/ZDhlnY4

11/24/2025

SIU Medicine Clinics will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.

We are grateful for our patients, staff and community. Thank you for being a part of the SIU Medicine family!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday. 💛🦃

Normal clinic hours will resume Monday, December 1.

11/23/2025

Today, we are recognizing our Sapphire and Ruby Sponsors. Your generosity supports innovative research through our Team Science Grants, affording our researchers the opportunity to propel their research forward toward a cure!

Sapphire Sponsors:
💎 Junaid & Shahnila Baqai
💎 BUNN
💎 Pete & Melinda LaBarre
💎 Levi, Ray & Shoup

Ruby Sponsors:
❤️ Charlie & Jean Adams
❤️ B & B Electric
❤️ BOS
❤️ Sally Brackney
❤️ Tonya Janecek IMO Carter Janecek
❤️ Aziz & Tarfa Khan
❤️ Lois & Jerry Kruse
❤️ S. Abraham & Sons, Inc.
❤️ Ted & Judy Sunder

To view photos from the event, follow this link: https://loom.ly/ZDhlnY4

11/22/2025

Today, we are thanking our Diamond and Emerald sponsors for their generosity! Your support allows programs like our Side by Side Wellness fitness classes bring accessible workout classes to local cancer survivors and their caregivers.
Diamond Sponsors:
✨ Friend of Simmons Cancer Institute
✨ Isringhausen Imports
✨ Hofstrand, Krager & Associates at Merrill Lynch
✨ SIU Psychiatry Research

Emerald Sponsors:
✨BRANDT
✨Roland & Linda Folse
✨HSHS St. John’s Hospital

To view photos from the event, follow this link: https://loom.ly/ZDhlnY4

11/21/2025

🔔Congratulations to Crystal!🔔
Let's celebrate this moment and this milestone.

11/21/2025

Over the upcoming days, during this season of thankfulness, we want to take the time to thank the sponsors of our annual Denim & Diamonds Gala.

Your generosity fuels innovative cancer research being done right here in Springfield and we are so grateful for your partnership.

Today, we thank our Presenting Sponsors:

💙 Memorial Health
💙 The Noonan Capital Group at Morgan Stanley
💙 Qik n EZ
💙 Simmons Hanly Conroy

To view photos of the event: https://siumed.zenfolio.com/p889443621

11/06/2025

SIU Medicine Clinics will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans for their courage, dedication and service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

Normal clinic hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12.

11/03/2025

What a treat! We loved having the little ones visit Simmons Cancer Institute for some Halloween fun! Thank you to Memorial Child Care for stopping by and bringing so many smiles to our halls.

10/26/2025

Every breast cancer journey is unique -- and so are the treatment paths.

SIU surgeons Dr. Melanie Barnard and Dr. Nicole Sommer discuss common questions from breast cancer patients with Dr. Maura Quinlan, women’s health advisor at IDPH. Barnard is medical director of SIU Medicine’s Breast Center, and Sommer leads the Institute for Plastic Surgery at SIU.

Listen and learn about surgical options, reconstruction advancements and how care teams work together to support each patient's recovery. https://loom.ly/WrOk72E

10/24/2025

Thank you to Springfield Plastics Inc. for helping advance cancer research right here in our community through Drain for the Cure! Learn more and donate today at drainforthecure.com

This October, when you donate to Drain for the Cure for Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine , Springfield Plastics will match that donation (up to $40,000 total)! Learn more and donate today at drainforthecure.com!