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Ferrets are Cool

(21,064 posts)
Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:10 PM Nov 2019

Need help with transportation back and forth from doctors office

My wife is on her 3rd round of chemo(stage 4 lymphoma). So far I have been able to handle all the transportation needs. But with scans and more doctor OP visits coming up, it is becoming harder and harder to run my business AND do what is MOST important...getting her well again.
Do any of you have suggestions on inexpensive ways to handle my dilemma?
It's possible someone may have some experience with this and ideas I haven't thought of yet.
Thanks

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Need help with transportation back and forth from doctors office (Original Post) Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 OP
Call the American cancer society TEB Nov 2019 #1
Thank you Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #4
A friend has suggested uber; I've never used it. elleng Nov 2019 #2
Thank you Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #5
Does your community have a Seniors' Council ? Haggis for Breakfast Nov 2019 #3
Thank you Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #6
Some insurers cover medical transport. Grasswire2 Nov 2019 #7
Thank you Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #9
I don't know if you are comfortable revealing your geographic location to other DU'ers, but if alwaysinasnit Nov 2019 #8
Thank you so much for your kind offer Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #10
You're right, that would be quite a trip. But you might send a shout-out to other DU'ers who alwaysinasnit Nov 2019 #11
Thank you. She will beat this. She is strong. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #12
FWIW, I wish you both well and that she has a speedy recovery. alwaysinasnit Nov 2019 #13
On DU, go to PLACES/US/Alabama Captain Zero Nov 2019 #17
Thank you Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #20
The Red Cross also has volunteer drivers. nt Laffy Kat Nov 2019 #14
Contact the United Way in your local area... magicarpet Nov 2019 #15
Have you contacted AARP or a local affiliate that is similar ? magicarpet Nov 2019 #16
Thank you very much Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #21
Does your town/county have a welfare/social service office? 3Hotdogs Nov 2019 #18
You both in my heart of hearts and prayerful intercession. 💌 sprinkleeninow Nov 2019 #19
Thank you so much Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #22
If you are a member of a church, PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2019 #23
Thank you, we are trying that option too Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #24
I, too, was getting chemo for stage 4 lymphoma HeiressofBickworth Jan 2020 #25
So happy for your remission. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2020 #27
Some cities have a senior transportation service. Call your Cousin Dupree Jan 2020 #26
Thank you for your thoughts on this problem. nt Ferrets are Cool Jan 2020 #28
Best wishes for getting this figured out. lark Jan 2020 #29
Thank you and yes they are. nt Ferrets are Cool Jan 2020 #30

Ferrets are Cool

(21,064 posts)
4. Thank you
Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:15 PM
Nov 2019

They were the first organization we called. They still haven't found a volunteer for her yet.

Grasswire2

(13,564 posts)
7. Some insurers cover medical transport.
Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:38 PM
Nov 2019

Try googling "medical transport" in your locale and see what turns up.

Also, in some areas you can dial 411 for information on various kinds of senior services in your area.

In my metro area, the public transportation system has door to door service for this kind of transportation, as well. A doctor certifies the need.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,064 posts)
9. Thank you
Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:40 PM
Nov 2019

Our insurance does not cover transportation. I will call our public transportation tomorrow about their "MAP" program.

alwaysinasnit

(5,038 posts)
8. I don't know if you are comfortable revealing your geographic location to other DU'ers, but if
Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:38 PM
Nov 2019

you're OK with that, then maybe asking for help from nearby DU'ers could be an option. I would be happy to volunteer to drive her if you lived in the northern Bay Area of California.

alwaysinasnit

(5,038 posts)
11. You're right, that would be quite a trip. But you might send a shout-out to other DU'ers who
Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:46 PM
Nov 2019

live in AL to see if they have any specific knowledge of resources or maybe, if they live nearby, they might even volunteer to give her a ride. Good luck!

magicarpet

(13,945 posts)
15. Contact the United Way in your local area...
Mon Nov 11, 2019, 11:26 PM
Nov 2019

They generally have a data bank of organizations they can refer you to for specific public assistance services you require.

Best wishes to you and your wife and a speedy recovery so things are less hectic and back to normal.

:group hug: :love ya: :group hug:

HeiressofBickworth

(2,682 posts)
25. I, too, was getting chemo for stage 4 lymphoma
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 08:08 AM
Jan 2020

I was fortunate that the treatments didn't make me sick. So the problem was one of just transportation. If i didn't have a friend or family who could take me to dr or home again, I used Uber. It wasn't particularly cheap but chemo was once every 21 days and I could usually get a ride one way so using Uber once every 21 days wasn't bad. Cancer now in remission and chemo is finished.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,064 posts)
27. So happy for your remission.
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 10:57 AM
Jan 2020

We are getting closer every day. She comes home today from her 4th trip for the 22 hour drip.

Cousin Dupree

(1,866 posts)
26. Some cities have a senior transportation service. Call your
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 09:40 AM
Jan 2020

local city government and see if they have this service. They take people to Dr. appointments, dialysis, grocery shopping, etc.

lark

(23,006 posts)
29. Best wishes for getting this figured out.
Fri Jan 3, 2020, 11:17 AM
Jan 2020

So glad so many people have pointed our resources that might help. People on this board are awesome!

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