The frequency of blood draws is dependent upon the area of the body being treated. Whenever possible your blood will be drawn in the radiation oncology department. Ask your nurse for more information. For those patients and family members that travel longer distances to receive treatment at University Hospital, there are housing options available. The Med-Inn is a hotel located within the University of Michigan Medical Center.
Some local hotels offer our patients and families special rates on a daily or weekly basis.
You must live 50 miles or more one way from the University Hospital and not be wheelchair dependent or need more assistance than your companion can provide. Wilmot House has community style living. Each guest has a room that contains two twin beds. There is one bathroom for every two guest rooms. No smoking or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the House.