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Ferrets are Cool

(21,106 posts) Mon Nov 11, 2019, 10:10 PM Nov 2019

Need help with transportation back and forth from doctors office [View all]

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 [View all] 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