December 9, 2010

Transportation Assistance Available for Cancer Patients

Hannibal, MO - If you or a loved one is actively undergoing treatment for cancer (chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery) and you live 60 miles or more round trip from your cancer treatment center, the American Cancer Society will provide transportation assistance by sending you a $100 American Express gift card. This card is available once every 12 months as long as you are in active treatment. This program is offered to patients living in Missouri only. Program funds are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

If you have any questions or need further information on obtaining an application, please contact Dana Blase at the American Cancer Society office in Hannibal, MO at 800-684-2733 or 573-221-4661.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.