Telephone Committee Referral Numbers
MD Anderson Numbers
MD Anderson Main Line
Call the main line for help in contacting various offices and individuals.
1-800-889-2094
713-792-2121
askMDAnderson
Learn more about MD Anderson services, faculty, clinical trials and the treatments we offer.
1-877-632-6789
713-792-3245
Getting an Appointment at MD Anderson (pdf)
Patient Advocacy
Patient Advocates are available to help with any problem, concern, complaint, or suggestion about your care or service at MD Anderson.
713-792-7776
Department of Chaplaincy
This department offers regular worship services, intercessory prayers, sacramental ministry and pastoral support.
713-792-7184
Social Work
This department can help patients and families affected by the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Professionally trained counselors are available for counseling, support groups, community resources, Medical Power of Attorney and Living Wills and special programs including bereavement counseling, self-hypnosis and relaxation and sexuality counseling.
713-792-6195
Beauty/Barber Shop
Shampoos, haircuts, shaves, wigs, scarves and hats are available for patients at no charge by Volunteer Services.
713-792-6039
The Learning Center
With two locations, the Learning Center provides the latest information about health, cancer and cancer prevention. Resources include brochures, general reference and health books, medical reference books, Internet access for medical and health information, audiotapes, videotapes, medical journals and newsletters, medical and consumer health databases and book and video sales.
713-745-0007
Cancer Prevention Center
The Cancer Prevention Center offers cancer risk assessment and risk reduction counseling programs to educate individuals on ways to reduce cancer risk.
713-745-8040
Rotary House Hotel
The Jesse H. James Rotary House International provides a homelike environment. All rooms and suites have refrigerators, microwaves, dishes, dishwashers, irons and more. A restaurant, lounge, indoor swimming pool and other amenities are located on site. Patient Guest Relations staff is available to assist guests.
1-800-847-5783
713-790-1600
Patient Travel Services
Patient Travel Services can help with flight arrangements, car rentals and hotel accommodations.
1-888-848-9992
713-745-2300
Integrative Medicine Program
The Integrative Medicine Program provides a warm, welcoming environment where anyone touched by cancer may enhance their quality of life through programs that focus on the mind, body and spirit. Such programs include yoga, tai chi, music therapy, art and humor sessions, nutrition classes, guided imagery, meditation, support groups and much more.
713-794-4700
Billing Department
Contact the Billing department for questions on billing and insurance.
713-792-2991
1-800-527-2318
National Organizations
Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education, Inc.
ALCASE is an advocacy, support and education organization that helps people with lung cancer and their families.
1-800-298-2436
http://www.alcase.org/
American Brain Tumor Association
ABTA offers information to patients including research and treatment information, physician referrals, treatment facilities and support groups.
1-800-886-2282
http://www.abta.org/
American Cancer Society
ACS is a nation-wide, community-based organization with chartered divisions in every state. ACS focuses on research and education but provides some patient and community services.
1-800-ACS-2345
http://www.cancer.org/
American Chronic Pain Association
ACPA is a self-help organization that offers educational material and peer support to help people combat, cope and/or live with chronic pain.
(916) 632-0922
http://www.theacpa.org/
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
Formerly known as Y-ME, this national organization provides support to individuals concerned about, or diagnosed with, breast cancer. Free hotline staffed by trained counselors and volunteers.
1-800-221-2141
http://www.networkofstrength.org/
Cancer.net
Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
http://www.cancer.net/
CancerCare, Inc.
Provides online social workers to answer questions and offer guidance, education materials and telephone support groups.
1-800-813-HOPE
http://www.cancercare.org/
Cancer Hope Network
Offers one-to-one support to all cancer patients and their families by trained volunteers who have undergone treatment themselves.
1-877-467-3638
http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/
Cancer Information Service
CIS is a program of the National Cancer Institute, a government agency, providing information for people with cancer, their families and healthcare professionals.
1-800-4-CANCER
http://cis.nci.nih.gov
Cleaning for a Reason
Offers free professional housecleaning and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer - any type of cancer.
1-877-337-3348
www.cleaningforareason.org
Colon Cancer Alliance
Provides support, education, research and advocacy for colorectal cancer patients
1-877-422-2030
www.ccalliance.org
Corporate Angel Network, Inc.
CAN finds free transportation (on corporate planes) for cancer patients who need medical treatment.
1-914-328-1313
http://www.corpangelnetwork.org/
Friend for Life Cancer Support Network
Offers support to adults recently diagnosed with cancer through matching with a survivor of a similar cancer
1-866-374-3634
http://www.friendforlifecancersupport.com/
Imerman Angels
One-on-one cancer support: connecting cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers
1-877-274-5529
www.imermanangels.org
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.
1-800-955-4572
http://www.lls.org
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, Inc.
The organization represents a network of “Hospital Hospitality Houses” giving free or low-cost temporary housing to families or patients receiving treatment away from home.
1-800-542-9730
http://www.nahhh.org/
National Cancer Institute
NCI is the government agency responsible for conducting and supporting research on cancer. Provides information to patients including the latest types of cancer treatments and research studies.
1-800-4-CANCER
http://www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov/
National Family Caregivers Association
Provides education, support, respite care and advocacy for caregivers including support groups.
1-800-896-3650
http://www.nfcacares.org/
National Marrow Donor Program
(NMDP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating an opportunity for all patients to receive the bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant they need, when they need it.
http://www.nmdp.org/
Patient Advocate Foundation
Provides education, legal counseling and referrals to patients and survivors concerning managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination and debt crisis matters.
1-800-532-5274
http://www.patientadvocate.org/
R. A. Bloch Cancer Support Center and Cancer Hotline
The Cancer Hotline is a free, nationwide cancer information and support hotline.
1-800-433-0464
http://www.blochcancer.org/
Rise Above It
Provides financial assistance and clinical trials information to adolescent and young adult cancer patients
www.raibenefit.com
SAMFund
Assists young adult cancer survivors by providing financial support through the distribution of grants and scholarships
1-866-439-9365
www.thesamfund.org
Support for People with Oral & Head & Neck Cancer
Provides support, networking, a nationwide newsletter and insurance information for those who have or had oral, head or neck cancer.
1-516-759-5333
www.spohnc.org
United Ostomy Association, Inc.
UOAI is an association of “ostomy” chapters which provides counseling, self-help and peer groups
1-800-826-0826
http://www.uoa.org/
United Way 211 Program
Information and referrals on crisis intervention, counseling, child care, financial assistance and essential community resources
http://www.liveunited.org/211/
Voices of Survivors
Cancer survivors providing hope and inspiration through written stories and videos
www.voicesofsurvivors.com