Beating Cancer, One Trip at a Time
We’ve made enormous strides in the detection and treatment of cancer, and patient outcomes are better than at any point in history. But for many Georgians, finding the money to pay for fuel to reach their treatment center is a significant roadblock to effective treatment.
No patient should ever fail to receive treatment because they can’t afford the gas to get there.
Horizons is proud to offer assistance for patients who need help paying for fuel to get back and forth to treatment centers that are often a considerable distance from their homes. In 2023, Horizons provided more than $15,000 in direct assistance to cancer patients to help them focus on the road to their recovery, not the road to their treatment center.
To see if you qualify for transportation assistance from Horizons, please get in touch with your oncology social worker at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (229-312-7141) or Southwell Tift Regional Medical Center (229-353-6369).
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Overcoming Hurdles: Andrea’s Story
Andrea’s doctor referred her to Horizons for a routine mammogram, resulting in a breast cancer diagnosis. Her Patient Navigator secured the vital screening for Andrea and helped her navigate her treatment options and make informed decisions about how to proceed.
When transportation costs proved too much for Andrea to make it to her treatments, fuel cards from Horizons helped cover the gap and clear her road to recovery. “I had to be out of work a lot,” writes Andrea, “and I don’t know how I would have made it to my treatments without this help.”
“I appreciate everything Horizons has done for me. Without them, I might not be here today.”