Tom,

I had the same thought as you about the American Cancer Society and their Hope Lodges...just really was impressed with their facility in Tampa near the Moffitt CCC.

But, note that Amanda lives in Canada...different situation. With gas prices being what they are, Amanda, I would consider looking for some type of temporary living arrangement while your Dad undergoes treatment. Those long trips will be hard on everyone, especially late in the treatment regime. You do what you have to do, but maybe there is a way to make this better for your Dad and all the rest of you.

Deb



Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997.
DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0
TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5.
TREATMENT END: 10/1/07
PEG OUT: 1/08
PORT OUT: 4/09
FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!

Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill