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Cancer Support

slipslidingaway

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1. This sounds like a fantastic program, having quality care close to home can mean so ...

Reply to dixiegrrrrl (Original post)

Sat Aug 27, 2016, 12:28 AM

Aug 2016

much and could literally be a life or death situation for many people.

If need be the American Cancer Society funds a free place to stay in over 30 cities throughout the US near major treatment facilities, we donate directly to the Hope Lodge in NYC as we have stayed there for over six months. Many people are not aware of this service, still there is no place like home!

I post the link below for others who might be considering or need treatment in another city.

http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/hopelodge/

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Medicare is providing a 5 year cancer treatment program as of this July. UPDATE:Map of centers [View all] dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 OP

This sounds like a fantastic program, having quality care close to home can mean so ... slipslidingaway Aug 2016 #1