Stories from Grateful Patients: Samuel

February 3, 2024
Prostate cancer patient after receiving life-saving chemo treatment at Minnesota Oncology

In His Own Words...

"I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had my prostate removed in July 2023. Five weeks afterwards, my PSA was elevated, which meant the cancer had metastasized. In Michigan, the best they could do was palliative care. But my doctor said if I traveled to Minnesota Oncology, I would be able to fight prostate cancer and beat it."


"I am a retired teacher and don't have a lot of savings. Most of my money went towards medical bills. Needless to say, I didn't know how I would get to Minnesota Oncology."


"Mercy Medical Angels arranged commercial flights for me on Southwest. They're helping me in my battle against prostate cancer. I really appreciate the flights, and the staff that helps arrange everything. If it weren't for Mercy Medical Angels and Southwest, I don't know how I would fight prostate cancer and win."


"To everyone at Mercy Medical Angels and Southwest - your support means the world to me. I can't thank you enough!"


~Samuel

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