M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas has a well-deserved reputation for diagnosing and treating patients with rare and aggressive cancers such as malignant mesothelioma. People frequently travel from across the country to M. D. Anderson for mesothelioma treatment.
Fortunately for these out-of-state patients, there is a full-service hotel which is dedicated to M. D. Anderson patients and their families. This is the Jessie H. Jones Rotary House International. While this hotel is managed by Marriott International, it is actually owned by M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Many rooms at the Rotary House
The Rotary House has 322 rooms, all of which have wheelchair access. Seven new executive suites offer 10-foot high ceilings with a private floor and lounge as well as other amenities. Most of the 322 rooms offer kitchenettes for those who do not wish to dine out for every meal. Cancer support groups meet regularly at the Rotary House and are conducted both informally and formally.
The Rotary House provides many benefits for mesothelioma patients and their families. First, because the Rotary House is dedicated to M. D. Anderson patients, the cancer center itself can help with a patient’s bookings. Second, there is a spirit of camaraderie among the many patients and their family members, who all can understand and relate to each others’ medical situations. Third, the Rotary House actually provides entertainment for the patients and their caregivers, whether it’s salsa dancers, musicians, or St. Patrick’s Day parties.
A Walk Away in the Best Place to Stay
The Rotary House is merely a walkway away from the M. D. Anderson Clinics and Hospital. Thus, there is no more convenient place in which to stay if you are an outpatient at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. There is no extra charge for parking and there are a variety of restaurants and shops within the Rotary House. Most importantly, however, cancer patients are almost guaranteed to have an instant support system with the other “house guests”. A number of clients of the law firm of Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman have gone to M. D. Anderson for mesothelioma treatment and therapy.
Ilana Waxman, managing partner of Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman, said,”“When a person has been diagnosed with any cancer, but especially a cancer with a difficult prognosis such as malignant mesothelioma, quality of life is crucial. Even with this diagnosis, you still have many options, including the choice of your medical team and where you will live during your medical treatment. Finding accommodations that provide an instant support mechanism have been crucial to our clients. As the treatment options become greater and more widely available, patients with mesothelioma can take back control of their lives from this disease.”
