Transportation assistance
Local transportation
Some people find it hard to get to and from their breast cancer treatments. The social work and patient relations departments at your hospital may have information on local transportation programs. Some cancer organizations also have program that can help.
American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program
800-ACS-2345 (800-227-2345)
www.cancer.org
CancerCare's AVONCares program
800-813-HOPE (800-813-4673)
www.cancercare.org
City, county and state agencies can arrange for low-cost or free local transportation for people who are disabled. For more information on these services, contact your city, county or state transportation department.
Long-distance transportation
Several organizations offer transportation assistance if you have to travel far from home for treatment.
Air Charity Network
A group of organizations that offer air travel to cancer patients and their caregivers.
(877) 621-7177
http://aircharitynetwork.org/
Corporate Angel Network
Uses empty seats on corporate aircraft to help cancer patients reach treatment centers.
(866) 328-1313
http://www.corpangelnetwork.org/
Lifeline Pilots
Offers air travel to treatment centers for cancer patients and their caregivers.
(800) 822-7972
http://www.lifelinepilots.org/
Mercy Medical Airlift
Offers air travel to treatment centers for cancer patients and their caregivers.
(800) 296-1217
http://mercymedical.org/
National Patient Travel Center
Offers air travel to treatment centers for cancer patients and their caregivers.
(800) 296-1217
http://www.patienttravel.org/
Raquel’s Wings for Life
Offers air travel to treatment centers for cancer patients and their caregivers.
(940) 627-1050
http://raquelswingsforlife.com/
Lodging assistance
If your hospital or treatment center is far from home, there may be times when you and/or your family need to find overnight lodging. Many hospitals and treatment centers can arrange a discount rate at a nearby hotel or motel. The American Cancer Society has a number of Hope Lodges that provide lodging for families during cancer treatments. To find out if there is a Hope Lodge near your hospital or treatment center, call 800-ACS-2345 (800-227-2345) or visit www.cancer.org.
Updated 12/02/11
