Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana

09/11/2026

Experience a relaxing sound bath, then learn how to use brass singing bowls to recreate the effect in your own home!

Jenny Young, Sound Bath Practitioner, will teach you the basics of singing bowls. The class includes time to experiment with playing the bowls.

Call Cancer Services at (260) 484-9560 to save your spot.

09/10/2026

It was wonderful to hear Melissa share her message about the importance of screenings and early detection last night at Tribute Dinner!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2026

DeKalb County Pink Out President Melissa Eshbach Shares Story of Hope at Cancer Services Tribute Dinner

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Melissa Eshbach, President of DeKalb County Pink Out, shared her personal breast cancer story Wednesday evening during the 2026 Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana Tribute Dinner, an event honoring individuals and families whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Eshbach’s story centered on the importance of early detection. After qualifying for early mammograms because of her family history, she was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a Stage 0 breast cancer.

“This is the story I hope for every woman who gets breast cancer,” Eshbach shared.

Her experience ultimately changed the way she viewed her own cancer journey and strengthened her commitment to encouraging others to prioritize screening and early detection.

“That is why early detection matters so much,” Eshbach said.

Eshbach has turned her personal experience into advocacy through her leadership with DeKalb County Pink Out, a local nonprofit dedicated to breast cancer awareness and helping individuals in DeKalb County who are facing a breast cancer diagnosis.

Her participation in the Tribute Dinner highlighted the powerful connection between survivorship, early detection and giving back to the community.

“Melissa’s story represents exactly why DeKalb County Pink Out continues to work so hard to educate our community and support our neighbors,” DeKalb County Pink Out said. “Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family and a story. We want every person facing breast cancer in DeKalb County to know they are not alone.”

DeKalb County Pink Out encourages women to talk with their healthcare providers about appropriate breast cancer screening and to schedule recommended mammograms.

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09/09/2026

In just a couple short hours, we'll be gathering at the Mirro Center with 400 of our closest friends for the 2026 Tribute Dinner! It's hard to believe it's already here, an event that's been in the works for months.

Thank you to each of these incredible businesses and organizations for supporting local families facing cancer. Thank you for your generosity and your commitment to joining us tonight.

09/08/2026

Nonprofits don't hesitate to get creative, and our wonderful team at Cancer Services is no different! Today's project? Floral centerpieces for tomorrow night's Tribute Dinner!

Thanks to generous donations from Kroger, Armstrong Flowers, and Trader Joe's, we have everything we need to build beautiful floral arrangements that will brighten every table. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who are putting in the time and effort to make Tribute Dinner a very special evening.

09/08/2026

A Message for our Tribute Dinner Guests:
We’re looking forward to seeing you tomorrow evening. Your care and support for local people with cancer is heartwarming.

You’ll hear five local leaders speak about their breast cancer journeys during a live panel moderated by our emcee Dirk Rowley with WANE15. Following the panel, you’ll have a chance to win a home-baked dessert made lovingly by each panelist in a live dessert auction.

📖Limited Edition Recipe Booklets
We’ve compiled our panelists’ stories and recipes into one beautiful commemorative recipe booklet. There are only 130 booklets available. Snag yours with a donation of $100 or more!

👗Attire
Business or cocktail attire is encouraged.

🅿️Parking
Parking is free and plentiful at the Mirro Center, including handicap accessible spots.

09/08/2026

As the Tribute Dinner quickly approaches, we wanted to take a moment to thank all of these incredible businesses and organizations for caring about people with cancer in our community. Your significant generosity is not taken for granted. Thank you for supporting local families.

09/07/2026

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is closed today for Labor Day. We'll reopen tomorrow at 9 am.

09/05/2026

Caregivers, do you find it hard to take care of yourself? You want to give your care recipient your full attention and support, but that can come at the expense of your own health and wellness. During this session, take an hour for yourself and learn how, as a caregiver, you can keep yourself healthy and best able to care for your loved one.

Reserve your spot online at https://cancer-services.org/event/caring-for-the-caregiver-south-fort-wayne/ or call us at (260) 484-9560.

09/04/2026

Thank you to the Community Foundation DeKalb County for caring so much about DeKalb County residents facing a cancer diagnosis!

We’re excited to share that we awarded $52,000 in Community Grants to nine organizations!

These grants support organizations that are making a difference right here in DeKalb County. We’re grateful for the important work they are doing for our community.

Read more about our grant recipients: https://cfdekalb.org/2026/09/02/july-community-grants/