The care provided by physicians, nurses, and teammates at Atrium Health Levine Cancer is inspiring, and for many grateful patients, it compels them to give. Christie Hunt, RN, MSN, and Jon Hunt, PhD, appreciated the compassionate care that Christie received by Dr. Roshan Prabhu, medical director of radiation oncology at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) and director of radiation oncology research at Atrium Health. The Hunts established the Radiation Oncology Fund with a $50,000 gift to honor Dr. Prabhu and recognize the exceptional treatment he provided.
The new fund supports Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute’s strategic investments in research, often leading to novel therapies designed to improve patient outcomes, reduce toxicity and side effects, and provide the latest treatments for patients, including clinical trials. The fund also offers the latest clinical training in this rapidly evolving area of radiation therapies and provides short-term funding to eligible cancer patients and families who need assistance to overcome financial barriers faced while undergoing treatment at LCI.
“The extremely generous gift by Christie and Jon Hunt will allow us to support the care and treatment of patients who would most benefit from assistance,” said Dr. Prabhu, who sees, firsthand, the positive impact of a gift from grateful patients like the Hunts. “Our newest treatment through the proton therapy center will have immense positive impact overall, but especially for pediatric patients. These treatments affect both pediatric patients and their families, for weeks or sometimes months.”
Support from the Radiation Oncology Fund will enable care teams at Atrium Health Levine Cancer to elevate the experience for patients in treatment, which may include resources that lead to improved outcomes, better moods, and reduced anxiety.
“Thanks to support from Christie and Jon, we now can help these patients and families — with housing and other services — and ease the burdens associated with their cancer treatment,” said Dr.Prabhu. “We are grateful to the Hunts for providing hope for generations to come.”
To learn more about supporting the Radiation Oncology Fund, or other funding areas within Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, contact Page Stroup, Director of Development: Page.Stroup@atriumhealth.org.
Pictured (from left): Brianna Kelly, chief proton radiation therapist, Atrium Health Levine Cancer; Amy Hicks, administrative director, Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton & Advanced Radiation Center; Dr. Ruben Mesa, president and executive director, Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center; donors Christie and Jon Hunt; Dr. Stuart Burri, chair of Radiation Oncology, Atrium Health Levine Cancer.