From Heart Surgery to Lung Cancer Care: Hear Ray’s Story
Kankakee resident Ray Balkcom was experiencing chest tightness on Thanksgiving Day. After receiving stents, doctors found a spot on his lung. Immediately referred to Riverside Cancer Institute, Ray and his team of providers developed a treatment plan specific to his journey.
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