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Rush’s cancer program is already extraordinary — it was recently the only Chicago hospital to receive an Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. The future looks even brighter — thanks to recent advances in genetics and immunology, Rush physicians will be able to use each patient’s unique genetic makeup and immune system to create highly personalized and effective treatments with fewer side effects.
This patient-centered approach is at the heart of Rush's cancer treatment programs. Many hospitals require patients to seek out multiple caregivers working independently in disparate facilities. At Rush, The Coleman Foundation Comprehensive Cancer Clinics bring patients, families, case managers and a multidisciplinary team of caregivers together in one location to plan the course of treatment collectively. This expert collaboration ensures patients receive the right combination of treatments in the right doses at the right times, which makes for highly coordinated and highly effective care.
A challenge grant from The Coleman Foundation will support the development of an entirely new outpatient cancer center on the tenth floor of Rush's Professional Office Building. The center will be home to the comprehensive cancer clinics, a state-of-the-art treatment facility with private and semi-private stations, and other kinds of outpatient care. The Coleman Foundation will match every dollar raised for the new outpatient cancer center, up to a $5 million maximum.
To learn more about our cancer program or how you can contribute, please contact Lynne Nieman at (312) 563-4219.
