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| Every day we receive unsolicited, heartfelt notes and calls from people who have been touched by our help. Here’s a sampling of their experiences: Read Testimonials from: |
| Cancer Survivors “Talking with someone like me who had been through a similar experience and was now cancer-free and healthy brought me comfort.” - Marty, Chicago “The American Cancer Society helped me with information so I could take control of the disease. And they helped me find the words to talk to my wife and our three children.” - Herb, Chicago “The wig is great. When I wore it to work the next day, I got so many compliments from my co-workers. One even told me that I look ‘fresh.’ This wig is also more comfortable than my last one and looks much better. I don’t feel so out of place now. Thank you.” - N.N., Chicago "The reason I'm still alive today and have hope for tomorrow is due to the American Cancer Society. You have no idea how much you help us out and take away so much of the worry that comes with cancer. Your volunteer drivers aren't strangers. They’re amazing, super people. I feel like I've known them my whole life." - G.V., Lake County Back to top |
| Caregivers “There aren’t enough lifetimes to pay back all the support we received as my 12-year-old daughter battled cancer. Our goal is to pay it forward.” - Rick, Lake County “When someone you love has cancer, it affects everyone close. I know because I was there for my wife when she had cancer. A great place to turn for free support is the American Cancer Society.” - Rich, Chicago “I spoke to you about my daughter’s breast cancer diagnosis and was quite distraught because she was pregnant. You immediately sent me information, including specific articles concerning pregnancy and breast cancer. Our miracle baby was born healthy. My daughter was recently pronounced ‘cancer free.’” - N.M., Champaign “Thank you for your assistance. Your service and compassion were exemplary as I began to face my sister’s cancer. I came to your support group and was very uplifted.” - S.D.M., Chicago Back to top |
| Volunteers “Patients undergo treatment and have hair loss, brittle nails, dry skin, dark blotches – that can make a person feel really bad . I work with the Society to help patients heal emotionally and psychologically.” - Lori ,Chicago “Going through chemo and radiation is hard enough. Patients shouldn’t have to worry about how they’re going to get there.” - Judy, DuPage County “Patients may be overwhelmed and hesitant to ask for help – so I reach out to them.” - Carol, Watseka “Too many of us have been touched by cancer in some way. If we can make the process of going through treatment easier for others, that’s what we should do.” - Lois, Rochester Back to top |
| Physicians and Health Professionals "I can have the best treatment in the world, but it doesn’t matter how good a surgeon I am if I can’t get the patient here. The American Cancer Society is a partner in providing the best possible care for patients.” - Elizabeth Marcus, MD, FACS, Surgeon, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago “Our Society navigator works as an integral part of the oncology team. No two patients are exactly alike, and she meets individual needs with sensitivity and care.” - Steven Rosen, MD, Director Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago “We serve a large region of the state, which means most patients come great distances to receive care. Our Society navigator helps them make the most of every visit and deal with the daily pressures of undergoing treatment.” - K. Thomas Robbins, MD, Director, SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine, Springfield “Basic needs for good nutrition and transportation can block the way to effective treatment. So can language and other cultural differences. The Society’s program provides real answers. It brings resources where they are critically needed.” - Nathanial Holloway, MD, Chairman, Radiation Oncology, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago “Cancer patients need a positive outlook to help them get through the trials of treatment. The Society brings resources and hope where often there is no other source of support.” - Margaret Kupres, RN, BSN, MA, Manager, Center for Breast Care, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn “From the start, patients need cancer information they can trust. Having a patient navigator to talk with alleviates fears and concerns … not only for the one battling cancer, but for the whole family, too.” - James Piephoff, MD, Director of Radiation Oncology, St. Anthony’s Cancer Center of Excellence, Alton “The Society is right there for us when patients need rides to treatment, even over long distances. They provide comprehensive information in terms patients can understand.” - Beth Vaclavik, RN, MS, BC, OCN, Manager, Outpatient Oncology Services, Little Company of Mary Cancer Center, Evergreen Park Back to top |
