News and Events

Rami Haddad, M.D. of Affiliated Oncologists Hosts Discussion About the Latest Treatment Advances for Lymphoma
05-21-13
South Suburban Cancer Center

According to the American Cancer Society, there will be an estimated 79,030 new cases of lymphoma diagnosed in the U.S. and an estimated 20,200 deaths in 2013. In its continued efforts to educate local residents about the latest treatment advances for lymphoma, hematologist and medical oncologist Rami Haddad, M.D., FACP of Affiliated Oncologists, LLC and Advocate South Suburban Hospital will provide an informative discussion about this disease on Thursday, June 6th at 6 PM in the Dining Room at Advocate South Suburban Hospital, located at 17800 South Kedzie Avenue in Hazel Crest. The program is free and open to the public (more info).

Tinley Park Resident is One of the First to Receive New Treatment.
12-19-09
TribLocal Manhattan

South Suburban Cancer Center Offers Local Patients Tumor Site-Specific Internal Radiation Therapy System for Breast Cancer, Tinley Park Resident is One of the First Breast Cancer Patients to Receive New Treatment.

Information Sheet on 5-Day Targeted Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer (PDF)
03-05-09
South Suburban Cancer Center

South Suburban Cancer Center is pleased to offer women Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI), in a form of radiation known as brachytherapy. This treatment, which targets the tumor site from inside the breast following a lumpectomy, is increasingly used as an alternative to traditional whole breast radiation therapy.

Healthcare Professional Letter on 5-Day Targeted Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer (PDF)
03-05-09
Physicians, Elke Aippersbach, MD & Jay V. Ginde, MD

We are pleased to announce that South Suburban Cancer Center is now providing women with early-stage breast cancer two additional options in radiation therapy. Dr. Elke Aippersbach, Radiation Oncologist, is now offering women accelerated partial breast irradiation using either the MammoSite® Radiation Therapy System or the SAVI™ Applicator.

South Suburban Cancer Center Receives Re-Accreditation for Clinical Excellence
02-17-09
The Times - NWI.com

South Suburban Cancer Center, 17750 South Kedzie Ave., was recently granted re-accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The center has been accredited by the AAAHC since October 1998 and the re-accreditation distinguishes the center from many other outpatient radiation oncology facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to patients (more info).

Significance of AAAHC Accreditation (PDF)
02-16-09
South Suburban Cancer Center

Allows our Cancer Center the ability to measure the quality of our services and performance against nationally recognized standards.

TribLocal Manhattan - South Suburban Cancer Center Receives Accreditation for Clinical Excellence
02-11-09
TribLocal Manhattan

South Suburban Cancer Center was recently granted re-accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). The South Suburban Cancer Center has been accredited by the AAAHC since October 1998 and the re-accreditation distinguishes the cancer center from many other outpatient radiation oncology facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to patients (more info).

South Suburban Cancer Center Receives AAAHC Accreditation for Clinical Excellence
02-10-09
South Suburban Cancer Center

South Suburban Cancer Center was recently granted re-accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). The South Suburban Cancer Center has been accredited by the AAAHC since October 1998 and the re-accreditation distinguishes the cancer center from many other outpatient radiation oncology facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to patients (more info).

Healthcare Professionals Letter
02-04-09
South Suburban Cancer Center

South Suburban Cancer Center is pleased to announce that the American Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC/Accreditation Association) has extended their accreditation of the South Suburban Cancer Center for an additional three years. The South Suburban Cancer Center has been accredited by the AAAHC since October 1998.

South Suburban Cancer Center Announces Joint Venture with Vantage Oncology
10-04-07
South Suburban Cancer Center, Vantage Oncology

As part of its continued efforts to provide innovative radiation treatment to cancer patients of Chicago’s southern suburbs, South Suburban Cancer Center, located on the campus of Advocate South Suburban Hospital, recently announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with El Segundo, California-based Vantage Oncology, Inc. (more info)