# Chemotherapy & Oncology Transportation on Long Island

> Compassionate transportation to chemotherapy, radiation, and oncology appointments across Long Island. Recurring scheduling, post-treatment awareness.

Source: https://dachiplus.com/services/chemotherapy-transportation/

Cancer treatment involves long, repeated, exhausting trips. DachiPlus drivers are trained to handle the realities of chemo and radiation: post-treatment nausea, fatigue, immunosuppression, and the emotional weight of the trip. We provide recurring scheduling, same-driver continuity when possible, and seamless coordination with major oncology centers including Memorial Sloan Kettering, Stony Brook Cancer Center, and NYU Langone.

## Who uses chemo transport on Long Island?

- Patients receiving chemotherapy infusions
- Patients in daily radiation cycles
- Patients traveling to MSKCC, NYU, or specialty centers
- Families arranging recurring transport for a loved one

## What is included with every chemo transport trip?

Recurring standing-order scheduling

Same-driver continuity where possible

Awareness of post-chemo fatigue and immunocompromised status

Vehicle cleaning protocols for immunocompromised passengers

Coordination with oncology centers

## How should patients and caregivers prepare?

A little preparation makes every trip smoother. Here's what to have ready when you book or on the day of your ride.

- ✓ Set up a standing order at booking for your full treatment schedule
- ✓ Provide your infusion center name, appointment time, and expected treatment duration
- ✓ Let us know if you are immunocompromised — we use enhanced cleaning protocols
- ✓ Bring anti-nausea medication in case it is needed during the return trip
- ✓ Keep an emergency contact number accessible during travel
- ✓ Notify us as soon as possible if your treatment schedule changes

## Where is chemo transport available?

DachiPlus serves all towns across Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island — from Valley Stream and Hempstead to Smithtown and Riverhead. Occasional runs to NYC specialty centers (MSKCC, NYU, HSS) are available on request.

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## Request DachiPlus through MAS

Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.

## Book a ride directly

Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.

## Medical facilities DachiPlus serves for chemo transport

Stony Brook, NY

## Stony Brook

Stony Brook University Hospital is the largest academic medical center in Suffolk County and the only tertiary care center serving the East End.

Manhasset, NY

## North Shore

North Shore University Hospital is the 738-bed flagship of Northwell Health, providing tertiary and quaternary care.

Mineola, NY

## NYU Langone LI

NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island, formerly Winthrop, is a 591-bed academic medical center and the flagship of NYU Langone's Long Island operations.

New York, NY

## MSKCC

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the world's oldest and largest private cancer center.

## More ways we transport patients on Long Island

## NEMT

Safe, reliable rides to and from medical appointments throughout Long Island.

## Wheelchair Transport

Medical transportation for wheelchair users who can transfer to a vehicle seat — wheelchair travels safely in the trunk.

## Dialysis Transport

Reliable, recurring transportation to and from dialysis treatment centers.

## Senior Transport

Patient, compassionate medical transportation designed for older adults.

## Chemo Transport — common questions

## Do you provide recurring rides for chemotherapy and radiation?

Yes. Like dialysis, chemo and daily radiation are recurring services. We set up standing orders, assign consistent drivers when possible, and coordinate with your oncology center. Drivers are trained to handle post-treatment fatigue and nausea.

## How do you protect immunocompromised passengers?

For passengers undergoing chemotherapy, transplant care, or other treatments that suppress immune function, our vehicles follow enhanced cleaning protocols between trips. Mask wearing by the driver is available on request. We can also avoid back-to-back trip pairings with passengers showing symptoms of illness.

## Helpful guides

## 10 Questions to Ask Before Booking Medical Transportation on Long Island

## Airport Wheelchair Tipping & Ambulette Guide

## Ambulette Service Near Me for Seniors

## Ambulette Service on Long Island — What It Is & Who Needs It

Also in daily radiation? [Radiation Therapy Transportation →](https://dachiplus.com/services/radiation-therapy-transportation/)

For IV infusion therapy (IVIG, biologics): [Infusion Therapy Transportation →](https://dachiplus.com/services/infusion-therapy-transportation/)