Stage A - verified programs
Accommodation during treatment abroad
Hope Lodge, Joe's House, Ronald McDonald House - programs that let families live near the hospital cheaply or free of charge. We've checked who they're for, what they cost, and how to apply.
Hope Lodge — American Cancer Society
- For whom
- Cancer patients and one caregiver, being treated far from home.
- Cost
- Completely free.
- How to apply
- Contact the treating center or directly with the chosen Hope Lodge location — list on the American Cancer Society website.
Joe's House
- For whom
- Cancer patients and their families looking for accommodation near hospitals across the USA.
- Cost
- Varies — from free options to discounted hotels and apartments.
- How to apply
- Search by hospital name or location on joeshouse.org — no registration required, free search tool.
Ronald McDonald House
- For whom
- Families with children being treated in children's hospitals.
- Cost
- Symbolic fee or free — depends on location.
- How to apply
- Ask your attending physician or contact the nearest Ronald McDonald House at the children's hospital directly.
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