Indianapolis-based Indiana University School of Medicine received a $14 million gift from the Walther Cancer Foundation to establish a supportive oncology program, according to the IndyStar.
Here are three things to know.
1. The donation will establish The Walther Supportive Oncology Program to help patients navigate the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
2. The gift will also fund five new faculty positions at IU medical school, including specialists in palliative care, psychology and symptom management.
3. Historically, the Walther Cancer Foundation has made smaller grants ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 to help scientists advance basic cancer research, according to Thomas Grein, the foundation's president and CEO. However, the idea of supportive oncology has been of interest to the foundation for many years.