The Tim Jones Ball

Approximately 1500 people die each day in the United States due to cancer. Another 3,400 people are diagnosed with cancer each day in our country.  This disease has touched the lives of almost everyone you know, either through a friend, a family member, or having to battle it firsthand.

Our friend, Tim Jones is one of those people that was directly affected by this life changing disease.  On November 18, 2003 Tim was diagnosed with testicular cancer, the very next day he had surgery to remove the tumor.  After recovering from that surgery it was discovered that the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes in his abdomen.  Tim went through chemotherapy treatment at the Missouri Cancer Center under the care of Dr. Timothy Pluard from December to February 2004.  Once Tim had regained strength he went in for his final surgery at the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center.  On March 23, 2004 Tim was declared cancer free.  Tim has continued checkups with Dr.Pluard and his staff at Siteman Cancer Center.

This event bears Tim's name but it not just for him, it's for all survivors and those that supported them.  We hope that you share your invitation with anyone that would like to join us in this celebration. 

Siteman Cancer Center will be the beneficiary of all proceeds raised at the event. Siteman is an international leader in cancer treatment, research, prevention, education and community outreach.  It is the only cancer center in Missouri and within a 240-mile radius of St. Louis to hold the prestigious Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute and membership in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 

Siteman offers the expertise of more than 350 Washington University research scientists and physicians who provide care for nearly 8,000 newly diagnosed cancer patients each year. A full range of advanced diagnostic and treatment services are available for patients with all types of cancer, many of them provided in a state-of-the-art outpatient facility that opened in 2001. Siteman also offers patients access to support services throughout their care. Satellite facilities are conveniently located near the campus of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur and at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in St. Charles County.

Scientists and physicians affiliated with Siteman hold more than $130 million in cancer research and related training grants. The results of basic laboratory research are rapidly incorporated into treatment advances. This process is enhanced by patient access to more than 350 clinical studies, including many collaborative efforts with other leading cancer centers throughout the country.

For more information on Siteman Cancer Center you can go to http://www.siteman.wustl.edu/

Any additional donations will be much appreciated, please make checks payable to "The Tim Jones Ball".