Hi, Lee. I lived in Springfield for almost 20 years. Lots of good Drs there. My 1st question to my Ins co would be "What Comprehensive Cancer Center would they cover in full?" after your dedutible.We have fought with John Alden Ins. over lots of payments since John's tx began. I finally appealed to the Ark. State Ins Commission and got them to pay for every disputed claim[it took me 8 months of grit and determination to fight them. I agree that once you have a plan of treatment in place, it is very possible to have it carried out in Spr. or somewhere in Missouri, if that is the "network" you are in. It would be interesting to know who your Insurer is. Someone here might be able to give you some insight in how to deal with them. The bottom line is, don't let the Ins. people control your treatment. Amy