CancerCompass message board discussion started by Marty45 on 8/21/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,15480,0.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Anyone had the experience of having to stay in New York long term for treatment?  Places you would recommend? Marty45 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hi, Marty -- I would suggest checking with Gilda's Club in NYC to see if they have suggestions, and also with Ronald McDonald House.  Although the latter only deals with kids (I believe), they may well be able to offer advice.  Have you asked the people at Sloan for suggestions?   Good luck --  Babette Babette Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hi again --  I was on the Amercian Cancer society site just now for something else and saw a reference to "Hope Lodges," which provide "free, temporary housing facilities for cancer patients who are undergoing treatment."  There are 22 around the country, and one is supposed to open in NYC this fall (not sure when).  Here's the contact information:NEW YORK CITYKaren Radwin, Senior Managing Executive19 West 56th StreetNew York, New York 10019Phone Number: 212-237-3819Fax Number: 212-237-3852Email: karen.radwin@cancer.orgAnticipated Opening: Fall 2007Read more about this Hope Lodge Good luck -- Babette Babette Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT I agree, check with Sloan.  You can also check with hotels. The often have free or greatly discounted rooms.   You can also check with hospitality homes where people open up there homes for you.http://www.hosp.org/  You can check WESTIN HOTEL GUESTROOM PROGRAM No cost accommodations A cooperative effort of the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the Westin Hotel. The program provides accommodations, based on availability, to cancer patients receiving treatment.  The Westin Hotel donates the room and waives the tax. However, occupants are responsible for anyother charges incurred during their stay. A $75.00 deposit will be secured from the guest upon check-in to the hotel to cover any of these charges. It will be refunded if unused. Do not call the hotel directly. All applications must first be screened by ACS. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are looking to fly, here are some resourceshttp://www.angelflightcentral.org/  or http://www.corpangelnetwork.org/ Cptmac Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT