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Yes I Need Recourse For Transportation To And From The Oncologist In Houston TX

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Houston, TX

Hi my name is Rebecca I was diagnosed with HER 2 positive breast cancer on July 10 2024.havent started treatment yet but very scared and been stressing alot because I don't have transportation

August 28, 2024
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A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you with your answer I will most call her today see if she can help

August 29, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

My nurse navigator set me up with the transportation service my hospital uses, paid with Medicare. They make the appointment pickups if I tell them I want to use it. My next appointment is mid October and I will call my doctors office a few days before to arrange for me to be picked up. When I am done they make the call for them to come back and take me home.

August 29, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Yes, definitely give them a call. Wishing you all the best from one HER2+ gal to another! Hugs!

August 28, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

There should be a social worker, through your doctor’s office that can help you with this.

August 28, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Transportation costs can be a significant concern for breast cancer patients. Here are some resources and tips that might help:

1. Financial Assistance Programs
- Patient Advocate Foundation: They offer financial resources and can help navigate the financial side of care.
- Susan G. Komen Foundation: They have a Show Full Answer

Transportation costs can be a significant concern for breast cancer patients. Here are some resources and tips that might help:

1. Financial Assistance Programs:
- Patient Advocate Foundation: They offer financial resources and can help navigate the financial side of care.
- Susan G. Komen Foundation: They have a Treatment Assistance Program for women currently in breast cancer treatment.

2. Local Resources:
- Hill-Burton Facilities: These hospitals are obligated to provide free or low-cost medical services. Check for a Hill-Burton hospital near you.
- Oncology Social Workers: They can help find local resources for transportation. If you have trouble locating one, CancerCare offers oncology social workers you can contact at (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators). Community Support:
- Large Cancer Centers: They often have more financial assistance programs.
- Smaller Hospitals: They usually have resources like social workers to help navigate financial concerns.

These resources can help alleviate the financial burden of transportation to and from your oncologist appointments.

August 28, 2024

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