Imagine you've been diagnosed with cancer. You live in a small Minnesota town, and your doctor tells you that the best place to receive cancer treatment is at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis — hours away from home. In addition, your treatment will take weeks. How will you manage the trip? And how will you pay for an extended visit?
Unfortunately, many adults facing cancer find themselves in this situation. Each year, hundreds of patients and their families travel great distances to receive cancer care in the Twin Cities.