Lodging/housing option at Mayo for patients in radiation

Posted by merrijohnson @merrijohnson, Aug 23, 2019

We are looking for lodging/housing for my brother & family while he undergoes 6 weeks of chemo/radiation at Mayo. We were told by his doctor that free lodging is available for patients receiving radiation, but we aren't having any success in finding any. Any advice is appreciated.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 16, 2022

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@desip, many hospitals have free lodging for cancer patients. Are you having radiation at Mayo Clinic? If yes, which location?

Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Dec 16, 2022

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@desip. Many cancer centers have a Hope Lodge that is run by the American Cancer Society. The lodging is at no cost to patients scheduled for radiation or chemotherapy treatments. If there is a Hope Lodge where you are getting your treatment then ask the radiation oncology practice about submitting an application for you as it must come from an oncology practice. When I was scheduled for radiation therapy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester this was part of my package for scheduling.

Hope Lodge

-- https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge.html

Where will you receive your treatment?

desip | @desip | Dec 26, 2022

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Colleen, thank you. I apologize for responding so late. I am new to this

desip | @desip | Dec 26, 2022

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Thank you, Helen
I will reach out to the link

desip | @desip | Dec 26, 2022

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Hi again, Colleen
I am being treated at Mayo, Phoenix AZ location

smitty38 | @smitty38 | Dec 27, 2022

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I finished Radiation Therapy at the Mayo Clinic in Phx in Nov 2022. Stayed 40 days at https://helpinhealinghome.org It "worked" for me. They have a waiting list. The Mayo Clinic Social Worker suggested it. I think the American Cancer Society in Phx no longer offers this option. Not sure. Good luck.

desip | @desip | Dec 30, 2022

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Thank you Smitty38

desip | @desip | Jan 23, 2023

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I want to thank you all Colleen, Helen, and Smitty. I reached out to Healing Home tolerant about their process. Appreciate your help

stebro | @stebro | Jan 25, 2023

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I was offered the opportunity to stay at Hope Lodge while having SBRT prostate therapy at Mayo Rochester at no charge in December 2022. This offer is not available to anyone who has not been COVID "vaccinated."