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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jibway | @jibway | Mar 22, 2023

In reply to @naturegirl5 "@desip. Many cancer centers have a Hope Lodge that is run by the American Cancer Society...." + (show)

Jacksonville, Fl

jibway | @jibway | Mar 22, 2023

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We need lodging in Jacksonville, Fl

jibway | @jibway | Mar 22, 2023

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Who do you talk to at the hospital re lodging for radiation treatments

Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Mar 23, 2023

In reply to @jibway "Who do you talk to at the hospital re lodging for radiation treatments" + (show)

@jibway If you scroll up to find the @colleenyoung post from yesterday you will see a list of options for requesting lodging in Jacksonville while getting radiation treatment.

I copied the relevant links for you here.

I received recommendations for lodging from the Concierge service who had a desk right in Radiation Oncology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

There is a Hope Lodge in Jacksonville, Florida as well as the other Mayo locations in Rochester and Phoenix.

– American Cancer Society Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge— Jacksonville, FL https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/jacksonville/about-our-facility.html

You can also contact the free Mayo Concierge Services for recommendations:
– Mayo Clinic Concierge Services https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/concierge-services

Will you contact Mayo Concierge service today and get started on recommendations?

smitty38 | @smitty38 | Mar 24, 2023

In reply to @colleenyoung "@bdurham57 @desip @smitty38 had radiation at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. Smitty stayed at the Help in..." + (show)

I have Prostate cancer. 2 days of radiation. And as was mentioned above stayed at Help in Healing Home on Mayo campus

smitty38 | @smitty38 | Mar 24, 2023

Sorry, 28 days

jibway | @jibway | Mar 25, 2023

In reply to @smitty38 "I have Prostate cancer. 2 days of radiation. And as was mentioned above stayed at Help..." + (show)

We will be going to Jacksonville, but thank you for sharing.

jibway | @jibway | Mar 25, 2023

In reply to @naturegirl5 "@jibway If you scroll up to find the @colleenyoung post from yesterday you will see a..." + (show)

Thank you, I have contacted the social worker who will help us Monday after we receive our plan of treatments thus Monday, thank you everyone for all your kind help during this new trial in our lives, Gid bless all of you.
Lee and John

terternat | @terternat | Apr 4, 2023

You might want to contact the Mayo Clinic social work department for more information about free lodging options for your brother and family. Good luck!