I recently learned about a program run by the American Cancer Society that may be of help to some myeloma patients. The "Road to Recovery" program provides free rides to and from treatment appointments for cancer patients who need the ride.
For more information, visit "Road to Recovery" (http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/road-to-recovery).
Mike
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mikeb - Name: mikeb
- Who do you know with myeloma?: self
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2009 (MGUS at that time)
- Age at diagnosis: 55
Re: American Cancer Society "Road to Recovery" Program
Hey Mike,
We have the same thing in Canada. It's called "Wheels of Hope", through the Canadian Cancer Society:
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/support-services/transportation-on/?region=on
We have the same thing in Canada. It's called "Wheels of Hope", through the Canadian Cancer Society:
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/support-services/transportation-on/?region=on
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Little Monkey - Name: Little Monkey
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Father-stage 1 multiple myeloma
- When were you/they diagnosed?: March/April of 2015
Re: American Cancer Society "Road to Recovery" Program
That IS helpful. Thanks for posting Mike!
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Tracy J - Name: Tracy Jalbuena
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2014
- Age at diagnosis: 42
Re: American Cancer Society "Road to Recovery" Program
I've been volunteering to drive for the ACS in Philadelphia for 3 years. In Philadelphia it's called, "Patient Ride." What I like about the Philadelphia program is that we use Enterprise CarShare cars to drive the patients. This way you don't have to own a car to volunteer. And, all of the cars are kept in really good condition and usually are no more than 1 year old.
I've enjoyed doing the volunteering and have met lots of really nice people. They appreciate that I'm also someone living with cancer. Most of them find it really uplifting to be with someone who can do things like volunteering while dealing with cancer.
If you can, and there is a program like this in your community, I suggest that you consider volunteering to be a driver. If you need a ride, contact your local ACS office or ask the social worker about it at your cancer center. The social worker is the one who makes the arrangements to qualify you for the rides with the ACS.
Also, if you need lodging while traveling for your treatment or transplant, see if there is a Hope Lodge nearby. Hope Lodge is run by the ACS and is free. In the Philadelphia area they also provide transportation to and from the lodge to the local cancer centers.
Nancy in Phila
I've enjoyed doing the volunteering and have met lots of really nice people. They appreciate that I'm also someone living with cancer. Most of them find it really uplifting to be with someone who can do things like volunteering while dealing with cancer.
If you can, and there is a program like this in your community, I suggest that you consider volunteering to be a driver. If you need a ride, contact your local ACS office or ask the social worker about it at your cancer center. The social worker is the one who makes the arrangements to qualify you for the rides with the ACS.
Also, if you need lodging while traveling for your treatment or transplant, see if there is a Hope Lodge nearby. Hope Lodge is run by the ACS and is free. In the Philadelphia area they also provide transportation to and from the lodge to the local cancer centers.
Nancy in Phila
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NStewart - Name: Nancy Stewart
- Who do you know with myeloma?: self
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 3/08
- Age at diagnosis: 60
Re: American Cancer Society "Road to Recovery" Program
Hi Nancy (and others),
Good for you for volunteering, Nancy!
I found out about the "Road to Recovery" program when I got an email saying the ACS had an urgent need for drivers in my area. So I volunteered. I've only driven one patient so far, and that went well. He was very appreciative. I have more rides lined up in the coming weeks, and I'm looking forward to them.
By the way, the process to apply was very simple and straightforward. I second what Nancy said about the positive aspects of serving as a volunteer driver for this program.
Mike
Good for you for volunteering, Nancy!
I found out about the "Road to Recovery" program when I got an email saying the ACS had an urgent need for drivers in my area. So I volunteered. I've only driven one patient so far, and that went well. He was very appreciative. I have more rides lined up in the coming weeks, and I'm looking forward to them.
By the way, the process to apply was very simple and straightforward. I second what Nancy said about the positive aspects of serving as a volunteer driver for this program.
Mike
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mikeb - Name: mikeb
- Who do you know with myeloma?: self
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2009 (MGUS at that time)
- Age at diagnosis: 55
Re: American Cancer Society "Road to Recovery" Program
I saw this program listed, and I was so excited until I saw that my husband had to be mobile in order to take advantage of the service. He would have to be riding in a wheel chair at this point, as he is no longer able to walk, so getting him to treatment is going to be very difficult for me in the Dallas area.
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