Welcome to the Caregivers for BMT, CAR-T and Hematology blog. Here you will find information relevant to you when caring for a loved one before and after cellular transplant or CAR-T therapy. It is intended to give you the education, resources and support to help you care for your patient and yourself during this time.

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Contacts 

  • BMT Scheduling and 24/7 BMT nurse phone line: 877-841-1391
  • General Mayo Clinic phone operator: 507-284-2511
  • Patient Account Services (billing): 844-217-9591 

Lodging Resources 

Transportation 

Things to do 

Support Group Resources in Rochester, MN

Financial Assistance

  • Angel Foundation (residents of Twin Cities area only)
    • Offers financial assistance, financial planning, resources, and education to cancer patients in the metro area of Minnesota only.
  • Iowa Transplant Grant (residents of Iowa only)
    • Grant to help reimburse transplant-related expenses not covered by insurance. For residents of Iowa only.
  • Mission Myeloma (residents of Wisconsin only)
    • Offers financial assistance to Wisconsin residents with a multiple myeloma diagnosis.
  • Minnesota Department of Human Services- Economic assistance
    • See if you qualify for state-funded food, housing, or utility assistance. Typically based on income.
  • Red Drop Resources (patients in Rochester, MN)
    • Organization offering financial assistance and lodging assistance to patients receiving treatment for blood cancer in Rochester, MN.

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