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Support Programs

  • Adolescent & Young Adult Program (AYA) - a special medical and psychosocial program for teens and young adults with cancer
  • Candlelighters - an organization where parents who have or have had children with cancer at our hospital help other parents cope through emotional, educational and practical support

  • Childhood Cancer Survivors Clinic - a follow-up program for childhood cancer survivors

  • Child and Adolescent Life Program - a program with specialists who help patients and their families adapt and cope with the various steps along their cancer journey

  • Children’s Art Project - a special creative arts program where patients' designs are incorporated into greeting cards, jewelry and other products, and proceeds from product sales benefit patient-focused programs at the Children's Cancer Hospital and M. D. Anderson

  • Education Program - a comprehensive program for patients that includes an inpatient school, distance and virtual learning and assistance when planning for college or a career
  • Family-Centered Care - a program that partners pediatric caregivers with health care professionals in the decision-making processes of the Children's Cancer Hospital

  • New Patient Welcome Folder - a comprehensive guide to the Children's Cancer Hospital providing patients and families with resources, services and helpful tips to help them as they face cancer
  • Patient Power Webcast - an audio talk show on novel pediatric therapies hosted by cancer survivor, Andrew Schorr, with pediatric oncologists and patients from the Children's Cancer Hospital

  • Pediatric Caregiver Telephone Support Network - a telephone network for pediatric caregivers who wish to connect with one another to share experiences and support

     

Contact Us

Questions? Need help?
Want to request an appointment?

Call the Children's Cancer Hospital

713-792-5410

(Toll-Free) 888-543-2435

Or call askMDAnderson

1-877-MDA-6789


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