Chemo Cheez-It Queen making an impact in Indianapolis [Video]

INDIANAPOLIS — One local woman is getting recognized by the popular Cheez-It snack during her cancer treatment.

Meet Bernie Price, also known as the Chemo Cheez-It Queen, at Franciscan Health. 

She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer back in August of 2022. After her first treatment, all she wanted was a bag of Cheez-It and since then it’s been her snack of choice during chemotherapy. 

Now, she’s on her third round of chemotherapy and Monday will be her 17th treatment. 

“Every time I went in, they got to know me and when I would get in the hub, they would automatically bring me Cheez-It,” Price said. “When I go for treatment, that’s how they greet me. ‘Hey, the Chemo Cheez-It Queen is here.”

Kellogg Company, owner of Cheez-It, heard about Price and has since been supporting her along her cancer journey.

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