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Old 05-11-2012, 09:12 PM   #1
AliciaB
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Housing in Seattle for 6.5 weeks

Hello,

I am considering going to Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Wa for my radiation treatment; however, I live on the east side of the state in Pullman, Wa. Does anyone know of affordable housing in Seattle? I am looking for a place that would be less than $80/night, ( $4500 total) for 1.5 months, available approximately mid August through September.

Or does anyone know where I can apply for lodging grants?

Thanks for the resources.
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Old 05-12-2012, 06:14 AM   #2
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Re: Housing in Seattle for 6.5 weeks

Will you be at or near the Cherry Hill Campus? I went on the website and found this about the Inn at Cherry Hill. It sounds like a room with twin beds is $70/night and there is also a number to call if you need financial assistance.

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at Cherry Hill Guest AccommodationsWhen your loved one is in the hospital, it's natural to want to stay close by, both day and night. The Inn at Cherry Hill offers families comfortable, reasonably priced accommodations right on the Swedish/Cherry Hill campus.
By staying at the Inn at Cherry Hill, you'll be nearby for visits, plus you can get the rest you need to keep up your own health and strength.
For patients arriving early
If you're a patient arriving the day before your procedure, the Inn at Cherry Hill offers you a place to stay in a comfortable and safe environment. This can help you become oriented to your surroundings before you're admitted to the hospital.
Rooms for patients, families and community members
When you need a "home away from home," the Inn at Cherry Hill gives you:
•A supportive environment with easy access to hospital services
•A comfortable place to stay
•A home base to keep contact with your family and friends
•A place to relax when facing the stress of an ill loved one
•All the comforts of home and more
•Located on the fifth floor of the West Tower, each room contains two single beds, a private bathroom with a shower, a television and a telephone. A limited number of rooms are available with three beds for larger families.
As our guest, you'll have access to:
•free Wifi
•a shared kitchen facility and dining room
•a laundry room with free detergent
•complimentary coffee throughout the day
•a fax machine (for a nominal fee)
You can purchase meals in the Dining Room on the first floor, which offers a wonderful selection of homestyle soups, sandwiches, entrees and grill specials. Garage parking is available for a small fee.
Room rates
The Inn at Cherry Hill offers a calm, quiet environment at reasonable rates. A room with twin beds is $70 per night while a room with three beds is $80 per night.
More information and reservations
To make a reservation, call 206-320-2164 or email InnAtCherryHill@swedish.org.
The Inn at Cherry Hill is less than a mile from Swedish/First Hill and only eight miles from Swedish/Ballard. For information on accommodations closer to Swedish/Ballard or Swedish/First Hill, call 206-320-2164.
If you need financial assistance, please call 206-386-3609.
http://www.swedish.org/Patient-Visit...#axzz1uexyJCox
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Old 05-12-2012, 10:57 AM   #3
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You can contact your local American Cancer Society and ask about a Hope Lodge. There are Hope Lodges all over the U. S. including the Seattle area.
http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/Supp...opeLodge/index

http://4kforcancer.org/blog/team-sea...re-hope-lodge/
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Old 05-12-2012, 11:14 AM   #4
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Re: Housing in Seattle for 6.5 weeks

Have you thought about contacting the social workers of Swedish Cancer Center in Seattle? They might know more resources than what's listed on its website:

http://www.swedish.org/Services/Canc...#axzz1ugCRGwE5
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Old 05-12-2012, 11:31 AM   #5
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Re: Housing in Seattle for 6.5 weeks

Be sure to watch the short film below and contact Shannon Marsh, Patient Navigator, at 206-215-6557 or via e-mail shannon.marsh@swedish.org

http://www.swedish.org/Services/Canc...#axzz1ugCRGwE5
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Erythema Nodosum 85
Life-long Central Neurocytoma 4x5x6.5 cm 23 hrs 62090 semi-coma 10 d PT OT ST 30 d
3 Infertility tmts 99 > 3 u. fibroids > Pills
CN 3 GKRS 52301
IDC 1.2 cm Her2 +++ ER 5% R. Lmptmy SLNB+1 71703 6 FEC 33 R Tamoxifen
Recc IIB 2.5 cm Bi-L Mast 61407 2/9 nds PET
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Diastasis recti
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GI - > yogurt
hysterectomy/oophorectomy 011410
Exemestane 25 mg tab 102912 ~ 101016 stopped due to r. hip/l.thigh pain after long walk
DEXA 1/13
1-2016 lesions in liver largest 9mm & 1.3 cm onco. says not cancer.
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Start Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplement (600mg x2)
10-10 Stopped Exemestane due to r. hip/l.thigh pain OKed by Onco 11-08-2016
7-23-2018 9 mm groundglass nodule within the right lower lobe with indolent behavior. Due to possible adenocarcinoma, Recommend annual surveilence.
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Old 05-13-2012, 05:35 AM   #6
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Re: Housing in Seattle for 6.5 weeks

I have stayed at the Inn at Virginia Mason (another cancer center in Seattle).It is near Swedish. I LOVE SWEDISH!!! That's where I got my treatment. Good luck!!!
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Old 05-13-2012, 04:15 PM   #7
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Re: Housing in Seattle for 6.5 weeks

Thanks for all the resources. I'll be looking into them as I can this week ( 3rd round of Chemo in Tuesday). I'll keep you posted.
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Old 05-14-2012, 12:56 PM   #8
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Re: Housing in Seattle for 6.5 weeks

http://www.shorttermhousingseattle.com/?page_id=788

are all Health/cancer related options with finacial aide etc


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