Joy,
The radiation at MDACC (where I was treated) is on campus. They have a social work department that can recommend inexpensive or subsidized housing nearby. Please contact them for help. Brian was treated in Houston as an out of towner so he knows more about that stuff than I do. There are several motels nearby that offer free shuttle to MDACC.

As great a cancer hospital as MD Anderson is, I do find that dealing with the head and neck section can be a bit frustrating. On Tuesday I had a CT scan, Xray and MRI in the new ambulatory center and not only are the new facilites beautiful, every employee I dealt with was wonderful. On Wednesday I had an appointment with my doctor to discuss the findings. First of all I had to wait ( as usual ) over an hour to see the doctor. Secondly, the results from the day before were not back yet, so why do they always schedule the Dr. appt. the same or next day? Worst of all I observed at least two different patients being told that they did not have an appointment that day...their appointments had been changed, but noone notified them. I thought that the front desk personnel at H&N could have been a little more helpful and sympathetic.

Having said all that, I got the all clear after 4 years and I am grateful for the place and to its doctors and other employees for saving my life. I do highly recommend MDACC but sometimes you need to be very patient and to be a squeaky wheel.

Best of luck,
Danny G.