Traveling for Cancer Care
Nothing about cancer is easy. But at Roswell Park, we’ll help make your travel here worth every mile.
More than 3,000 of our patients travel more than 100 miles — from across New York State, from 42 other states plus Canada — to receive cancer care at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY.
It took me three hours to drive to Roswell Park for my first visit with Roswell Park but after hearing what they had to say, it took only a few minutes to decide that Roswell Park is where I wanted to be treated.Richard A.
Why spend a day at Roswell Park
Spending just one day in Buffalo for a second opinion at Roswell Park could mean clarity or even a change in your diagnosis, more treatment options personalized to your cancer and individual needs, and most importantly, more hope.
Our nationally recognized specialists have vast experience in every type of blood cancer.
In 11 to 18% of cases we review, the diagnosis is changed, impacting critical treatment decisions.
You’ll have access to the very latest emerging drugs and therapies that you can’t get everywhere.
I had to remind myself that I only have one life and it's worth fighting for! I decided I owed myself a consultation at Roswell Park, and then I could make an informed decision. It was absolutely worth the three-hour drive each way. Given the results, I would have flown back and forth if I needed to.
– Jamie V.
Find an expert in your cancer
At Roswell Park, we have expert teams in all types of cancer, of every stage. Seeking care at a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center means you can take comfort in knowing that your physicians and care teams are among the most experienced and knowledgeable in their fields.
How we make traveling for exceptional cancer care easier
We’ll schedule your physician vists, scans and other testing on the same day.
We’ll help you find accommodations to fit your needs, with special rates at nearby hotels and healthcare guest houses.
In some cases you may have an initial consultation or follow-up visit through a video call.
You might have some of your treatment at one of our Care Network locations across New York where you’ll receive Roswell Park care from Roswell Park physicians.
We thought about going to New York City or Boston, but I thought if this ends up being more serious, and I’ve got to spend a lot of time away, I don’t want my family and my adult children having to visit or travel with $500 a night hotel rooms.
– Paul L.
I was very impressed with Roswell Park and everybody there. They do a great job of scheduling all my appointments on the same day because they know we’re making the two-hour-and-20-minute drive up.
– Paul M.
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