Northwest Cancer Centers

04/24/2026

Head & Neck Cancer: Progress Brings Hope
Dr. Mohamad Kassar shares how advances in prevention, immunotherapy, and precision care have dramatically improved outcomes for patients with head & neck cancer over the past decade.
Read why survival rates are rising—and why the future looks brighter than ever:
https://www.nccindiana.com/ncc/head-neck-cancer-a-decade-of-progres-kassar

Dr. Mohamad Kassar discusses statistics, treatment advancements, and provides prevention advise for head and neck cancers in patient friendly language.

04/20/2026

April is Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month Knowing the facts, risk factors, and early warning signs will save lives. Stay tuned this week to learn about the latest advancements in prevention & treatment. www.nccindiana.com

04/09/2026

Link for Crown Point Road Closure Info: https://www.nccindiana.com/crown_point_road_closure

04/03/2026

The clinical trials team at Northwest Cancer Centers is proud to offer treatment options not available anywhere else in region.
Offering patients options that meet their specific needs, advances cancer care while ensuring each patient receives the treatment that fits their unique journey. To learn more about trials available at Northwest Cancer Centers, click the link below and request an appointment today.
https://www.nccindiana.com/clinical-trials

03/31/2026

We are pleased to introduce the NEW Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Program! The doctors at Northwest Cancer Centers along with the Therapy Services Team at Powers Health have created a program based on the Challenge Trial presented in the New England Journal of Medicine which demonstrated:
LONGER LIFE
LOWER RISK OF CANCER RECURRENCE
& HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE
for patients who participate in a structured exercise program as part of their cancer treatment.
To learn more about this program, click the link below or call to schedule an appointment today! https://www.nccindiana.com/colorectal-cancer

03/27/2026

Six infusion nurses at Northwest Cancer Centers (NCC) were nominated from the over 10,000 nurses working in Northwest Indiana as finalists to receive this highly respected award. Annually a committee of healthcare professionals select from the finalists and choose 10 recipients of the "Nurses: The Heart of Healthcare" Award. This year's award winners will be recognized in a special section of the NW Times in May 2026. Click on the link to learn more about this year's nominees! https://www.nccindiana.com/ncc-in-the-news

03/26/2026

Dr Neel Shah of Northwest Cancer Centers contributes to this piece outlining the importance of community oncology practices, the contributions they have made to the advancement of cancer care, and how the evolution of the American healthcare system may cause delays and reduce treatment options for thousands of patients.

Most U.S. cancer patients are treated at local clinics — faster and at 30–50% lower cost. But 1,750 practices have closed in 15 years. Here's what's at stake.

03/19/2026

~40% OF ALL CANCER CASES in the U.S. are caused by BEHAVIORS WE CONTROL! Dr. George Sloan discusses what we can do to drastically increase our chances to "Not Get Cancer"!

Dr. George Sloan provides clinically proven data & advice in an easy-to-understand way to spell out the things we can do to prevent 40% of all cancers.

03/13/2026

“Life’s too short to eat bad food…Let’s eat like there’s no tomorrow.” — Chef Hans Rueffert

As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Continues, we'd like to thank the Gi Cancers Alliance & BMS for sharing the story of cancer survivor Chef Hans Rueffert and making some of his healthy recipes available for us all. If you are interested in cookbooks with common ingredient recipes designed for patients with cancer. please call 219-924-8178 x263 today!


https://www.ioteachwithme.com/content/dam/commercial/us/ioTeachWithMe/en/pdf/Gastric-patient-cookbook-Digital.pdf

03/04/2026

MARCH IS COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: With all the advancements in cancer care over the past decade, PREVENTION & EARLY DETECTION remain the greatest factors in contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Northwest Cancer Centers are proud to join the multidisciplinary treatment team at Power’s Health as they host two free events educating Northwest Indiana on Colon Cancer Prevention, Detection, and Advancements in Care. Register today by calling 219-836-3477

03/01/2026

MARCH IS COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH… PREVENTION & EARLY DETECTION ARE THE KEY. ALL ADULTS 45 & OLDER SHOULD BEGIN REGULAR COLONOSCOPIES! Stay tuned to learn about local events, treatment programs, prevention strategies and clinical trials available at Northwest Cancer Centers… Your Path to Wellness Starts Here! www.nccindiana.com

12/29/2025

Patients with cancer require more donated blood than for any other disease. This holiday season, please consider donating the gift of life.