| Celebrating Cancer Survivorship! |
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Houston Cancer Survivors’ Day: Free city-wide event
Sunday, June 1, 2008 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Methodist Training Center at Reliant Park
Survivorship Houston Coalition Web Site // Online Event Registration // Event Flier (pdf)
Find hope and inspiration from the personal stories of others who have faced cancer - and are surviving.
      
The objective of this website is to help cancer survivors at all stages of cancer through the physical, emotional and psychological needs of surviving cancer. The website introduces a selection of survivorship services and resources available at M. D. Anderson. For a more comprehensive and personalized view of services available related to your individual need, please contact askMDAnderson.
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| Online Survivorship Guide |
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Am I a cancer survivor?
A cancer survivor is commonly defined as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis and treatment through the remaining years of life. Recently, some organizations have expanded that definition to include people who have been affected by the diagnosis, such as family members, friends and caregivers. In this online guide, however, the term cancer survivor refers to anyone who has been diagnosed with the disease.
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| Medical Survivorship Services at M. D. Anderson |
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 Life After Cancer Care - A medical clinic for cancer survivors, provides timely diagnosis and effective treatment to cancer survivors whose treatment-related problems often present unique health needs. Experienced medical specialists are available to offer assistance to those who have previously been treated for cancer.
 Childhood Cancer Survivors Clinic - We help childhood cancer survivors overcome physical, psychological and developmental problems that may result from cancer or its treatments. You don't have to be an M. D. Anderson patient to take advantage of our long-term cancer care services.
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| Social, Psychological, Spiritual & Educational Resources |
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Effects of cancer and its treatments often go beyond the physical to include the psychological, social, emotional and spiritual. Many may affect quality of life, including fear, anxiety, anger, depression, frustration, and changes in family roles, self image and self-esteem, fertility and sexuality. M. D. Anderson offers many services and programs to address these issues.
Online, Phone and In-person Support
- Cancer Survivor Message Board – Talk online with other patients, caregivers and friends about the long-term effects of cancer treatment.
- WarmNet – Online support and information for cancer patients, caregivers, family members and friends.
- Anderson Network - Call 1-800-345-6324 to speak with a cancer survivor with a similar diagnosis.
- Social Work - Advance directives assistance, counseling services, support/discussion groups and supportive care programs.
- Spiritual Pathways Weblog - News, spiritually uplifting stories and helpful tips for our community of patients, caregivers, and congregation leaders.
- Educational Resources - Weekly classes and events.
Patient Stories
- Making Cancer History - Take hope from the personal stories of cancer survivors who have been down the same road.
Sexuality Issues
Complementary, Integrative & Alternative Medicine
Other Helpful Topic Portals
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Survivors
Patient Power
