cousin at MD Anderson

[sassy]

I have a cousin who is at MD Anderson and has been there for serveral weeks with a bone cancer reoccurance. At this point, his arm as had to be amputated and he is suffering from double pheumonia and not doing well.

If any one has any contacts or tips I can pass on to the family to help with their stay/travel (they all live in Tennessee) please let me know.

Please also keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

[Joan M]

Sassy,

I'm sending prayers that your cousin gets the right treatment that he becomes stable.

Joan

[juanita]

no info for you just thoughts and prayers!

[Soccermom2006]

Sassy...your family can try these wonderful folks for their FREE air transportation needs..
http://www.angelflightcentral.org/

this link for lodging...
http://www.nahhh.org/lodging3.php?city=Houston&members_state_id=43&state=Texas

this link says that they provide FREE housing for up to 3 months in Houston..

https://donoredge.ghcf.org/secure/prepareDisplayGeneralInfo.do?organizationId=35316

Sassy, I am so sorry about your cousin..I lost an Aunt to Juvenile Osteosarcoma a few years back..
I hope this information is helpful!
Marcia

[Soccermom2006]

Name
Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation

Address
Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation
2260 W. Holcombe Blvd., Suite #174
Houston, TX 77030

Phone Number
(832)367-9474

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Program Name
Housing - Patient

Description
Provides temporary housing and lodging assistance for cancer patients and their families during treatment. See comments for details.

Comments
The program provides free housing to out of town sarcoma and sometimes other cancer patients (and their families) receiving treatment in the Texas Medical Center. A network of families in the Houston area volunteer their time and homes for these patients and their families.

Program Dates Program Times Mon - Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Program Fees
free

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Provider Information

[Soccermom2006]

Angel House

Address
Angel House
2401 Holcombe
Houston, TX 77021

Phone Number
(713)741-8700

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Program Name
Low Cost Patient Housing

Description
The American Cancer Society can arrange for free housing for cancer patients & their caregivers who have to travel to Lincoln for treatment. Cancer patient must reside 50 miles or more from treatment center. Two weeks notice required when requesting lodging assistance. We cannot guarantee assistance.

Comments
Rooms consist of 2 twin beds, microwave, small refrigerator, light housekeeping after 1 week, free cable and access to a cafeteria for meals.

Program Dates Program Times Mon - Fri8:00am - 5:00pm
Program Fees
$25 application fee; and $45 a night

Eligibility
must be traveling from outside the Houston Metro Area; must be receiving treatment at the Texas Medical Center.

Insurance Coverage
n/a

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[sassy]

Thanks for all your help. I'll pass this info along and hope it will be helpful.