Transportation

For a number of programs, notably those in clear urban and geographic rural locations patient transportation to treatment sites is difficult. Radiation therapy is a daily exercise, for 5-7 weeks, with patients often feeling weaker as the treatment ensues. Though chemotherapy is a a more episodic treatment modality, some patients still find it difficult to arrange transportation to the infusion center. The Oncology Group can work with your social work team and outside agencies (e.g. The American Cancer Society) to develop transportation options.