This week's artwork was donated by Dathan, a pediatric cancer patient who received treatment at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia . This is especially true for people receiving daily radiation therapy.
Volunteers take people to and from treatment centers and other medical facilities.
If you want this service, you must call in advance, usually 48 hours, to make arrangements. These criteria vary depending on the community agency that funds the service. Two kinds of private transportation services are available, depending on whether the person with cancer is able to walk. If you can walk, transportation is provided by a van, and several people may ride in the van at the same time. These companies are subsidized through the Pennsylvania Lottery and offer transportation for a reduced fee for people over 65.