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Can not keep up with the cost of transportation to the hospital for an cancer patient ,what does one do?

• my brother has got throat cancer,and must be taken to the hospital every day for 30 days.but each time he goes it cost 32.00 for a cab(thats one way)64.00 around trip.i live to far away to help him with getting there every day.it would cost more if i made the trip myself every day.i tried amercia cancer society but they have not been able to help,they said give us two weeks to try to find some one who would drive my brother.thats going to cost 640.00,thats alot of money to some one like myself living week to week with 4 kids of my own.i ask any one with any info on this matter please take a min. and help me and my family through a horrible time.thank you from the sinex family

• Answer:

  Check with the social worker at the hospital or cancer clinic where your brother receives treatment. I recall that when my son was hospitalized for chemotherapy treatment the social workers had $25 credit cards from local gas stations to cover the cost of traveling. Whenever we needed them we got them. Our state also has a program to help patients with life threatening illness by reinbursing for miliege to and from treatment. You should check these programs out first. There are social organizations and churches that provide this type of charity service. You do not say where you live or how far you are from where he needs treatment. You should inquire to see if a local church might offer a transportation service for your brother. You should also look at various organizations like the American Cancer Society which offers a program called 'Road to Recovery'. Road to recovery helps cancer patients with transportation needs in the community. You should call your local chapter to see if this is available: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/COM/content/div_Southeast/COM_4_2x_Road_to_Recovery_Service_Program.asp?sitearea=COM You can also check with local cancer support groups as well as clubs like the Elks or Kiwanis. Another possiblity might be to have your brother stay at a hospitality house close to the hospital while he is under treatment. There are hospital hospitality houses many times within walking distance to medical facilities. The lodging is intended for those receiving treatment for life threatening disease. http://dmoz.org/Society/Philanthropy/Organizations/Hospitality_Houses/ There are also Cancer foundations that might be able to help out. You would need to call them. But the best thing to do to start with this is call social services and see how they can help you find these resources in your local area. Good luck and keep searching until you find an answer!