A board-certified oncologist, hematologist, and internist, Dr. Steven A. Sandler has been treating patients with cancer and blood diseases since 1979. Founder and director of the Sandler Cancer Treatment Centers in Skokie and Chicago, Sandler is an expert in alleviating both the physical and psychological pain wrought by serious illness. Dr. Sandler personally directs every patient's medical care, making sure that patients are presented with information about treatment options and reasonable expectations. And he keeps up-to-date on the latest treatments by regularly attending meetings for the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.