★★★★★ Long-distance transport to and from major cancer centers.
Long Distance Cancer Patient Transportation
Cancer patients often travel to national referral centers like MD Anderson, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dana-Farber, and Mayo Clinic. Long-distance NEMT provides the temperature control, flat positioning, and clinical support that a commercial flight cannot.
When long-distance NEMT is appropriate
- Traveling to or from a specialty cancer center
- Post-chemotherapy or post-surgical discharge
- Immunocompromised patients avoiding public transit
- Hospice-related transport home
What's included on the trip
- Sanitized cabin with air filtration
- Stretcher or bed-to-bed configuration
- Oxygen, IV, and medication transport
- Symptom-management attendant on every trip
Recommended vehicle
Stretcher-equipped Sprinter with medical attendant
Frequently asked questions
Other condition guides
Informational only. This page is not medical advice. Travel readiness is determined by the treating physician.
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