For people with
rare types of cancer,
the path less traveled,
is often much more challenging.
40%
of people under 39
Rare cancers account for 40% of the primary diagnosis for people under 39. This disproportion continues to grow, yet current screening guidelines exclude this age group.
32.3%
early detection
30%
families put in debt
Our Mission
Remove obstacles, together
For people with rare types of cancer, the path less traveled, is often much more challenging.
40% of people under 39
Rare cancers account for 40% of the primary diagnosis for people under 39. This disproportion continues to grow, yet current screening guidelines exclude this age group.
32.3% low early detection rate
Lack of awareness and current screening recommendations lead to a much lower chance of early detection, compared to the 59.9% early detection rates of common cancers.
30% of families in debt
Standard treatments are often not as effective for rare cancers, forcing patients to travel longer distances to access care. This results in dramatically increased costs of care.
Our Mission
The Miles Together supports people who are navigating a rare cancer diagnosis and facing inequitable access to care. We are uniquely built to accommodate the growing trend of rare cancer diagnosis in young people, including those with young children.