Gregg Deserves Dignity—Not Delays

My name is Roxy Gross, and I’m fighting for my husband Gregg’s life.

Gregg was diagnosed with cancer in 2023. It’s now been two years—and he still hasn’t started chemotherapy. Not because he’s unwilling, but because the system has failed him at every turn.

Gregg is bedridden. He cannot walk, cannot sit upright, and cannot leave our home without specialized medical transport. And yet, despite his condition, no one has brought care to him. He’s been shuffled between nursing homes, in and out of hospitals, with no continuity of care. Promised follow-ups never came. The cancer doctor never reached out. And now, we’re trying to figure out how to even begin.

The cancer center is just one mile from our home in Beavercreek, Ohio. One mile. But without a stretcher van or proper support, Gregg can’t get there. I’ve been researching Medicare, Medicaid, and every possible transport option—but we haven’t applied yet. We’re trying to understand the maze before we step into it. And we need help.

This isn’t just our story. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1 in 5 cancer patients delay or miss treatment due to transportation barriers. For patients like Gregg, that delay can mean the difference between life and death.

We’ve already gathered 16 signatures. We need 25 to show decision-makers that this matters—that Gregg’s life matters. Every name is a voice saying: “This isn’t okay. We can do better.”

Please sign and share this petition. Help us get Gregg to chemo safely. Help us make sure no one else is left behind.

Because dignity shouldn’t depend on a ride—not even one mile.

 
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