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Affordable Stay Options for Patients & Families

Access to treatment often requires travel. This section lists patient-friendly accommodations, including guest houses, NGO-run stays, and hospital-tied lodging near treatment centres, to make the journey more manageable.

1. St. Jude India ChildCare Centres

  • What it offers: Free, holistic lodging for children undergoing cancer treatment and their families—includes lodging, meals, education support, recreation, counseling, and transport. 

  • Locations: 41 centers across India, including Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Vellore, Varanasi, Guwahati, Muzaffarpur. 

  • Contact:

  • Eligibility: Children diagnosed with cancer undergoing treatment; families facing financial hardship. It’s best to use the Center Locator on their site to find the nearest center and apply. 

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2. Premashraya – Tata Medical Center (Kolkata)

  • What it offers: Affordable residential facility (“home away from home”) close to the hospital. Features 2–3‑bedded cubicles (₹300–₹450 per night), canteen, pharmacy, and basic lodging. Some floors (for children) managed by St. Jude are free. 

  • Contact:

  • Eligibility: Patients undergoing treatment at Tata Medical Center. A referral or treatment slip from TMC is required to secure lodging. 

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3. Can-Nest Home-Away-From-Home (Chennai)

  • What it offers: Short-term housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families who travel to Chennai for treatment, near ICH hospital. 

  • Contact & Eligibility:

    Reach out via Milaap’s platform or relevant NGO page for location details, eligibility, and application process.

 

4. Namma Dharmasala by Sri Matha Trust (Chennai)

  • What it offers: Affordable lodging and a supportive environment for underprivileged cancer patients and families from outside Chennai. 

  • Contact & Eligibility:

    Details are available through NGO listings on platforms like Milaap—contact directly to enquire about availability and eligibility.

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5. Karunyavarsham Short-Stay Home (Kerala)

  • What it offers: Free or nominal-cost boarding and lodging for cancer patients and their attendants, primarily for those referred for palliative care. 

  • Contact & Eligibility:

    Visit their website (karunyavarsham.com) for application details and to confirm eligibility based on medical referral.

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6. Accommodation for Patients & Kin (Cancer Assist)

  • What it offers: Former hotel offering free rooms for families of child cancer patients—especially helpful for those traveling for treatment. 

  • Contact & Eligibility:

    Contact via cancerassist.in to check availability, admission criteria, and booking process.

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7. Vishram Sadan Shelter Home (RIMS, Ranchi)

  • What it offers: Lodging for patient relatives at ₹100/day for the first 7 days, and ₹150/day thereafter (with valid OPD/IPD slip). 

  • Contact & Eligibility:

    Visit or inquire at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi with treatment documents to apply.

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8. Swasti Bhavan Shelter (NCI, Nagpur)

  • What it offers: CSR-supported residential facility with affordable housing for caregivers of pediatric cancer patients, including a food court and amenities. Capacity ~400 residents. 

  • Contact & Eligibility:

    Contact NCI Nagpur through hospital channels or NGO partners to learn application steps and eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page about fundraising platforms and affordable stay options is offered solely as a resource to support patients, families, and well-wishers. Dopamine Foundation does not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for the services, accuracy, or availability of any third-party platforms, accommodations, or organizations listed.

 

Patients, families, and donors are encouraged to independently verify details such as eligibility, pricing, safety, and terms & conditions before making any financial commitments, travel plans, or sharing personal information. This content does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice, and Dopamine Foundation shall not be held liable for any outcomes arising from the use of these resources. If you know of additional accommodation stays that could benefit patients and their families, please contact us to recommend more accommodation stays so we can update our resource list and help more people.

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