Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine Compassionately providing personalized cancer care, infusion services, diagnostics & therapy programs

Did you know kidney makes up 4% of new cancer cases in the United States?Know the warning signs:🔶blood in the urine🔶a lu...
03/25/2026

Did you know kidney makes up 4% of new cancer cases in the United States?

Know the warning signs:
🔶blood in the urine
🔶a lump in the abdomen
🔶a pain in the side that doesn't go away
🔶loss of appetite
🔶weight loss for no known reason
🔶anemia

🏒 We're getting ready for an ICE time this weekend! 🏒Join Simmons Cancer Institute this Saturday at the Springfield Jr. ...
03/13/2026

🏒 We're getting ready for an ICE time this weekend! 🏒

Join Simmons Cancer Institute this Saturday at the Springfield Jr. Blues Hockey Fights Cancer Night!
The Jr. Blues will face-off with the Minnesota Wilderness on Saturday, March 14th at 6:05pm.
Grab your tickets and stop by our booth!

https://www.jrblues.com/tickets-3/

Did you miss our Colorectal FIT Kit giveaway yesterday? 😣Check out our regional cancer partners' upcoming events for fre...
03/12/2026

Did you miss our Colorectal FIT Kit giveaway yesterday? 😣

Check out our regional cancer partners' upcoming events for free screening supplies! 👇

🚗💙 Drive Through & Pick Up Your Colorectal FIT Kit TODAY! 💙🚗Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death—but ear...
03/11/2026

🚗💙 Drive Through & Pick Up Your Colorectal FIT Kit TODAY! 💙🚗
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death—but early detection can save lives! A simple, non-invasive FIT Kit can help catch it early.
📍 Stop by Simmons Cancer Institute TODAY, March 11 for our FIT Kit giveaway! Just drive through and pick up your test kit—no appointment needed.

📅 When? 🕚 11 AM - 2 PM & 4 - 6 PM

Take charge of your health—it’s quick, easy, and could make all the difference. See you soon!

📆CANCER SCREENING EVENT TOMORROW!📆March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Simmons Cancer Institute is making it ...
03/10/2026

📆CANCER SCREENING EVENT TOMORROW!📆

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Simmons Cancer Institute is making it easy to take charge of your health!
📢 Did you know? Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. It is recommended that screening starts at age 45.

🎯 Join us Wednesday at Simmons Cancer Institute to pick up a Colorectal FIT Kit and take an important step toward prevention. 📅 When? 🕚 11 AM - 2 PM & 4 - 6 PM
Don't wait—your health is worth it!

🔶March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month🔶Kidney cancer is one of the ten most common cancers in adults. About 80,450 new ...
03/09/2026

🔶March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month🔶

Kidney cancer is one of the ten most common cancers in adults. About 80,450 new cases of kidney cancer will be diagnosed in 2026.

Join us in spreading awareness and in amplifying the voices and stories of fighters and survivors.

💙THIS WEDNESDAY!💙Join us for our Colorectal Cancer FIT Kit screening distribution this Wednesday, March 11th!Colorectal ...
03/08/2026

💙THIS WEDNESDAY!💙
Join us for our Colorectal Cancer FIT Kit screening distribution this Wednesday, March 11th!

Colorectal cancer accounts for 7.6% of all new cancer diagnoses in the US last year.

Regular screenings are recommended for those age 45 and up?
🎯 Join us Wednesday, March 11 at Simmons Cancer Institute to pick up a Colorectal FIT Kit and take an important step toward prevention. 📅 When? 🕚 11 AM - 2 PM & 4 - 6 PM

💙💙 Today is Dress In Blue Day 💙💙March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the first Friday we wear blue to...
03/06/2026

💙💙 Today is Dress In Blue Day 💙💙

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the first Friday we wear blue to raise awareness.

Our staff at Simmons Cancer Institute work hard every day to support our patients and our communities in the fight against colorectal cancer. Join us in showing your support by wearing blue and sharing today!

🔔"Sometimes you feel like a champion, sometimes you don't. today I feel like a champion." 🔔Robert shared these inspirati...
03/06/2026

🔔"Sometimes you feel like a champion, sometimes you don't. today I feel like a champion." 🔔

Robert shared these inspirational words with us after ringing the bell, signaling the end of his chemo journey here at Simmons. Hearing his story, his strength and his genuine love and appreciation for our staff was a powerful moment.

Congratulations, Robert. We will be cheering our champion on, today and always! 💪

💙SCREENING EVENT IN ONE WEEK!💙In support of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Simmons is joining a regional ef...
03/04/2026

💙SCREENING EVENT IN ONE WEEK!💙

In support of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Simmons is joining a regional effort to distribute free at-home test kits to our community!

🎯 Join us Wednesday, March 11 at Simmons Cancer Institute to pick up a Colorectal FIT Kit and take an important step toward prevention. 📅 When? 🕚 11 AM - 2 PM & 4 - 6 PM

💙 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💙Approximately 3.9% of men and women will be diagnosed with colorectal can...
03/01/2026

💙 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💙

Approximately 3.9% of men and women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer at some point during their lifetime.

🎯 Join us Wednesday, March 11 at Simmons Cancer Institute to pick up a Colorectal FIT Kit and take an important step toward prevention. 📅 When? 🕚 11 AM - 2 PM & 4 - 6 PM

Today felt special as we watched Shannon ring the bell loud, clear and proud! It's clear by all the smiles in the room h...
02/27/2026

Today felt special as we watched Shannon ring the bell loud, clear and proud! It's clear by all the smiles in the room how much she has touched our staff's lives and we are excited to see her thrive! 🔔

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315 W Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL
62702

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU

The mission of Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU is to serve the people of central and southern Illinois by addressing their present and future cancer care needs through medical education, biomedical research, patient care and community service.