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American Cancer Society Road To Recovery

Rides to treatment · Nationwide

You need a ride to a cancer-related medical appointment.

Free24 hours a day, 7 days a week
How to get this help

Call 1-800-227-2345 to ask about Road To Recovery near you.

Source: cancer.org · checked 2026-10-22

Air Charity Network

Rides to treatment · Nationwide

You need to travel far for specialized health care and cannot easily pay for it.

Free
How to get this help

Call 877-621-7177 to be routed to your region, or choose the member group that serves where you live.

Source: aircharitynetwork.org · checked 2026-10-22

Corporate Angel Network

Rides to treatment · Nationwide

You are a cancer patient, or a bone marrow or stem cell donor or recipient, who can walk and needs no medical help while travelling. You do not have to show financial need.

Free
How to get this help

Ask for a flight on the Corporate Angel Network website or call them.

Source: corpangelnetwork.org · checked 2026-10-22

Mercy Medical Angels

Rides to treatment · Nationwide

You need help to get to medical care and cost or distance is in the way.

Free
How to get this help

Tell them about your appointment and where you travel from on their website.

Source: mercymedicalangels.org · checked 2026-10-22

Joe's House

Places to stay · Nationwide

You are a cancer patient or family member travelling for treatment. Any patient may use the lodging listed.

Free
How to get this help

Pick your state or hospital on the website and see lodging nearby.

Source: joeshouse.org · checked 2026-10-22

Healthcare Hospitality Network

Places to stay · Nationwide

You are travelling for medical care and need an affordable place to stay.

Free
How to get this help

Use the member directory on the website to find a house near your hospital.

Source: hhnetwork.org · checked 2026-10-22

NCI Cancer Information Service

Talk now · Nationwide

Anyone with a cancer question: patients, family, friends.

FreeEnglish, SpanishMonday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
How to get this help

Call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.

Source: cancer.gov · checked 2026-10-22

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Talk now · Nationwide

Anyone who needs emotional support or is in distress.

FreeEnglish, Spanish24/7
How to get this help

Call or text 988, or chat on 988lifeline.org.

Source: 988lifeline.org · checked 2026-10-22

Imerman Angels

Support groups · Nationwide

You are a cancer fighter, survivor, previvor or caregiver.

FreeEnglish, Spanish
How to get this help

Fill in the request form on the Imerman Angels website. Spanish speakers can call 1-866-IMERMAN.

Source: imermanangels.org · checked 2026-10-22

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