MISSION
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing meaningful resources, information, and compassionate assistance.
VISION
The vision of Cancer Services is to be a valued partner for all those affected by cancer, providing compassion, practical resources and expertise; and to be a trusted referral source for all healthcare professionals.
CORE VALUES
A Client-Centered Focus: Every interaction, program, and service keeps people with cancer and their needs at the forefront. All decisions are made with the client and their needs in mind.
Education: Accurate, actionable information based on science and research should be accessible to people with cancer and their families. Information is freely available in a way that the average person can understand and apply to their own lives.
Quality Service with Compassion and Integrity: People with cancer can expect a friendly face and listening, compassionate ear when they visit. Staff provide prompt, caring service so clients can get what they need as conveniently as possible.
Stewardship: As a donor-supported organization, Cancer Services is dedicated to building lasting relationships with individuals, businesses, and foundations who make services and programs possible. Donations are used efficiently and ethically to serve the greatest needs of people with cancer.
HISTORY
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana was founded in 1944. Early on, volunteers provided medical equipment and health supplies, and then they began offering transportation to and from treatment and financial assistance. Wigs and support groups came next. Now people with cancer have a personal advocate, someone who supports and encourages them and helps them find answers.
Most recently, A Survivor Academy program provides a wide variety of educational programs and professional consultations. Complementary care programs include massage, yoga, tai chi and meditation.
Every year, Cancer Services helps nearly 5,000 individuals with cancer in the eleven counties of Northeast Indiana. All of this is possible because of the caring commitment of individuals, local corporations and foundations. The organization is entirely supported by charitable gifts and 100% of the money raised stays here in our community to help people with cancer. A successful capital campaign in 2008 allowed us to move to a larger and better-located building, ensuring that people find Cancer Services convenient and that space is available for all of the programs that are so important to the families served.
Every cancer experience is unique, but every person with cancer needs and deserves to have a compassionate and knowledgeable companion to walk the journey beside them.
