Support Programs
Support Programs for:
Support Programs for Patients and Caregivers
Ask the Expert — online forum featuring timely cancer topics and the chance to get your questions answered by M. D. Anderson cancer experts
Cancer180 — support for young adults in their 20s and 30s affected by cancer
Cancer Survivor Message Board — online message board offering a place to ask questions, talk or just listen
Community Outreach Groups — support groups for cancer survivors in outlying communities who share a common interest with Anderson Network
Day Away — day trips to attractions in and around the Houston area for M. D. Anderson patients/survivors and caregivers
Hospitality Centers — on-campus oases hosted by cancer survivors and caregivers where patients and caregivers can relax and enjoy refreshments
Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer Conference — annual celebration held in September with a variety of speakers on issues important to cancer patients/survivors and their caregivers
Network Newsletter — quarterly publication with survivor stories, cancer news and other helpful information for cancer patients/survivors and their caregivers
Partners in Knowledge, News in Cancer (PIKNIC) — weekly educational forums presented by M. D. Anderson experts and other healthcare professionals
Patient and Caregiver Support Line — network of cancer survivors and caregivers who provide telephone support; available at 800-345-6324
Pediatric Caregiver Telephone Support Network — program connecting pediatric caregivers and survivors of childhood cancers and illnesses to others with similar diagnoses and experiences; available at 800-345-6324
WarmNet — online subscription listserv for cancer patients/survivors, caregivers, family members and friends
Support Programs for Patients
These programs are for patients only
Camp CareFree — weekend retreat for M. D. Anderson cancer patients age 25 or older who receive medical clearance
Clinical Care Centers — volunteer opportunities for cancer survivors and caregivers at some of M. D. Anderson’s clinical care facilities in the greater Houston area
Employee Cancer Support Group — monthly meetings providing open discussion and information to meet the needs of M. D. Anderson employees who have been treated, or are undergoing treatment, for cancer
Support Programs for Caregivers
These programs are for caregivers only
Caregiver Support — various opportunities for caregivers to help care for themselves, get information on the unique issues of being a caregiver and share their stories and concerns
Caregiver Weeks — held twice a year, these events offer various activities and events pertinent to caregivers of cancer patients
Anderson Network is a program of the Department of Volunteer Services.