Transportation from DC to NYC for surgery

[Bmoboy]

My wife is going to Sloan Kettering in NYC for surgery to get a biopsy of her lùng.

We live just north of DC, near Rockville.

I want to go with her for support. I have limited mobility and will be using a rollator.

We hope to get a room a few blocks from the hospital, as she will be inpatient for a few days.

I can't carry much luggage and use the. rollator at the same time. She will not be allowed to lift more than 10 pounds after surgery

We looked into a car service to take us door to door and it will cost $1000 one way.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

[Think. Again.]

1. You might look into...

....this program suggested by Sloan Ketterings website:

https://msk.findhelp.com/

[nocoincidences]

2. Talk to the hospital.

Sometimes they have transportation and other services which could give you some help.

[Bmoboy]

3. Talked with SW

Nice woman, but no help on the specifics of getting to NYC, other than expensive car service.

Train is a possibility, but still a lot of walking with luggage.

[Lonestarblue]

4. I don' know what it costs to have your luggage shipped, but there are services that do it.

It should certainly be less than car service, even shipping it both ways.

[Think. Again.]

5. I also found these helplines...

Perhaps they can help track down some resources or services that deal with these kinds of situations...

Cancer Support Community https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/cancer-support-helpline
Toll free 888 793-9355

Their website had this on it:

"How can I find lodging or transportation to my treatment location?"

We will search both local and national resources for transportation and link you to them. We also partner with organizations like Joe’s House to offer discounted, low cost or (occasionally) free lodging options for people receiving treatment for cancer.

I think this link leads to their local DC chapter:

https://www.cancersupportdc.org/our-programs

I don't know if any of this will help you, but know that I wish the both of you the best of everything.

[PikaBlue]

6. UPS your luggage

Can you ship your luggage via UPS? Let hotel know so they hold it for you in their mail room Amtrak to NY. I use to coordinate international medical conferences and shipped materials all the time.

[legallyblondeNYC]

7. Gilda's Club

I suggest that you contact Gilda's Club in New York City.

https://reddoorcommunity.org

[Bmoboy]

8. Much love

All good ideas. Thank you all.

Life moves.