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Cancer Support Groups

Support groups provide a time and space for patients and family members to discuss feelings, concerns and attitudes in a caring atmosphere. The groups are facilitated by professionally trained social workers and other members of your support care team. Call Social Work at 713-792-6195 for more information.

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*These programs are open to those in the community as well as MD Anderson patients and families.

Last updated 4/5/17

Group	Topic	Time	Location	Contact
Advanced Cancer Support Group MD Anderson in the Bay Area	This group offers psychosocial support to patients with any type of metastatic cancer and their caregivers.	1^st Wednesday of the month 12-1 p.m.	MD Anderson in the Bay Area 1st floor conference room	Traci Newsom, LCSW 713-563-0679
Advanced Cancer Support Group MD Anderson in The Woodlands*	This group offers psychosocial support to patients with any type of metastatic cancer and their caregivers. Lunch is provided.	3^rd Wednesday of the month 12-1 p.m.	MD Anderson in The Woodlands Main conference room	For information or to register, call 936-446-5112.
Cancer180	This program provides a social environment where young adult patients, survivors, caregivers, family and friends in their 20s and 30s can find resources and information specific to their needs and to help them connect with other young adults affected by cancer.	Support is offered though social outings and educational activities.		For more information, call 713-792-2553 or go to www.cancer180.org
Candlelighters Parent Support Group	Candlelighters is an organization supporting families of children diagnosed with cancer. MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital is assigned two consultants who are parents of cancer survivors, who provide educational, emotional and practical support to our families.	Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.	Pediatric inpatient floor (9th floor, elevator F) Family room near the Rainforest Unit	For more information, call 713-606-5471.
*Care 4 Caregivers Support Group	This is an open support group for caregivers to help enhance their coping skills, improve their well-being and connect them to others who serve in a caregiving role.	Tuesdays 12:30-1:30 p.m.	Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International Patient Guest Relations Area	Tiffany Meyer, LCSW 713-745-4873
Caregivers and Families of the Acute Palliative Care Unit	This support group focuses on the needs and issues specific to caregivers. Resources can be shared and connections facilitated between other caregivers on the palliative care unit.	Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m.	G12 Family Conference Room (G12.3328, just past the framed bicycle)	Luke Coulson, LCSW 713-745-9367 Martha Aschenbrenner, MA, LPC 713-792-5650 Regina Pair Allen, MDiv, MHSA 713-563-3986
*Chinese Patient & Family Support Group	This group is facilitated in Mandarin for all Chinese-speaking patients and their caregivers. Bring your own lunch and join other Chinese families to improve coping skills, enhance well-being and build connections with others.	3^rd Thursday of the month Noon - 1 p.m.	Mays Clinic ACB 2.1387	Xin Wang, PhD, LMSW 713-792-4679
*中国病友和家属支持小组	该支持小组讲中文，面对所有中国病友（不分诊断类型或治疗阶段）及其家属。请自备午餐，来结识其他的中国病友家庭, 学习治疗经验, 以帮助提高应对能力和得到顺利的治疗。	时间:每月第三个星期四中午12-1点	地点：梅斯诊所大楼，ACB2.1387	王欣, PhD, LMSW 社工 713-792-4679
*Circle of Hope Bereavement Support Group	This is a six-week long, Life After Loss group series developed by the American Cancer Society for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. Registration is required.	Call for meeting dates/times.	Mays Clinic	Call 713-792-6195 for pre-registration.
*CLIMB® (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) and Teen CLIMB®	CLIMB is a six-week long support program for children and teens, ages 6-12 and 13-17, whose parents have cancer. A concurrent parent group is also held during the program. Visit w w w .mdanders o n .org/climb for more information. Registration is required.	Call for meeting times/dates.	Mays Clinic Integrative Medicine Center	Marisa Nowitz, LCSW 713-792-6195
Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer Support Group	This group offers support to uterine cancer patients, survivors, families and caregivers. Light refreshments will be served.	2^nd Wednesday of the month 12-1 p.m.	Mays Clinic Integrative Medicine Center	LaShan Archie, LMSW 713-792-0762
Gynecological Cancer Support Group MD Anderson in Katy	This group offers support to gynecological cancer patients and their caregivers.	1^st Monday of the month 5-6 p.m.	MD Anderson in Katy 1^st floor conference room	Kerry Nieman, APRN 281-646-4367
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group MD Anderson in Bay Area*	Provides education and emotional support to head and neck cancer patients and caregivers.	2^nd Tuesday of the month 5-6:30 p.m.	MD Anderson in Bay Area	Traci Newsom, LCSW 713-563-0679
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group MD Anderson in The Woodlands*	Provides education and emotional support to head and neck cancer patients and caregivers.	2^nd Wednesday of the month Noon-1 p.m.	MD Anderson in the Woodlands	Suki Gibson, LCSW 936-446-5112
Healthy Aging: Support group for memory and cancer care	Healthy Aging is a five-week long support program for patients with cancer & dementia and their caregivers. Snacks and valet parking validation are provided. Registration is required.	Call for meeting dates/times.	Mays Clinic	Heather Valladarez, LCSW 713-794-3229
MD Anderson BEST: Brain Tumor Education & Support Together	This group offers support and education to patients diagnosed with brain tumors. There will be a guest speaker followed by discussion/support group for patients, family and friends. Lunch and parking validation will be provided.	2^nd Tuesday of the month Noon-1:30 p.m.	Brain & Spine Center Conference Room (R7.1617)	Amy Sheehy, LMSW 713-563-7728
MD Anderson Support Connection MD Anderson in Sugar Land	This is a place for patients, caregivers and family members of any cancer diagnosis to connect with one another and receive information on community resources and support.	3^rd Wednesday of the month 1-2 p.m.	MD Anderson in Sugar Land 1st floor Conference Room	Sam Sium, LCSW 281-566-1954
MD Anderson Support Connection MD Anderson in Katy	This is a place for patients, caregivers and family members of any cancer diagnosis to connect with one another and receive information on community resources and support.	3^rd Tuesday of the month 10-11 a.m.	MD Anderson in Katy 1^st floor Conference Room	Group on hold until further notice
*Melanoma Patients & Caregivers Support Group	Offers education and support to patients of the Melanoma and Skin Cancer clinic and their caregivers. Guest speakers and/or topics will be followed by discussion and support for those in attendance. Lunch is provided.	4^th Wednesday of the month 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Melanoma and Skin Clinic Conference (9th floor, Elevator C, R9.2184). Please check in with receptionist upon arrival.	Alan Nguyen, LMSW 713-563-7723
*Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group	This group offers psychosocial support to patients with metastatic breast cancer.	1^st Wednesday of the month 11 a.m.- Noon	Mays Clinic Integrative Medicine Center (ACB2.1049b)	Mary Dev, LCSW 713-563-9440
myCancerConnection: One-on-One Cancer Support Community	This group connects patients, survivors and caregivers with survivor volunteers who have had the same or similar diagnosis, treatment or experience. The program is free of charge and available to anyone, regardless of where treatment is/was received.			For more information call 713-792-2553 or 800-345-6324. Email myCancerConnection@mdanderson.org
Ovarian Cancer Support Group		2^nd Wednesday of the month 6-7:30 p.m.	Mays Clinic Integrative Medicine Center	Alycia Hughes, LMSW 713-745-4730
Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Support Group	This group offers support and educational information primarily to patients enrolled in the Prostate Cancer Active Awareness Surveillance Protocol and their caregivers, along with all those interested in Prostate Cancer.	4^th Thursday of the month 10:30 a.m.- Noon	Mays Clinc Integrative Medicine Center	Jeri Kim, MD 713-792-2830
*Well-Wives: For Any Woman Whose Husband Has Cancer	This is an opportunity to share some of the concerns and feelings you and your loved ones may have about your family member’s cancer and its impact on your lives. This group is for female family members when the male is the cancer patient.	Thursdays 4 p.m.	Jesse H. Jones Rotary House Internatio nal	Carla Price, MDiv 713-563-2194
*Young Adult Support Group	This group is for cancer patients ages 18 to 39 and their caregivers. It is open to patients at all stages of the cancer experience. We welcome patients treated at other hospitals. Come eat, meet other young adults and talk about topics that are relevant to you.	2^nd Thursday of the month 6-7:30 p.m.	Dan's House of Hope 4917 Jackson Street	Wendy Griffith, LCSW 713-792-9948

Community Oncology Support Groups

Group	Topic	Time	Location	Facilitators
The American Cancer Society	Offers I Can Cope (a series of educational classes for people facing cancer) and Dialogue (support groups to help you deal with the challenge of cancer).			For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345.
Bo’s Place	Bo’s place is an organization for grieving children and their families that offers a variety of support groups free of charge.	Weekdays, evening		For more information, call 713-942-8339.
Breast Friends Cancer Support Group MD Anderson in the Bay Area	Offers support for women of all ages with breast cancer.	2^nd Wednesday of the month 6 - 8 p.m.	MD Anderson in the Bay Area	Diana Vasquez 713-745-2396
Breast Friends Cancer Support Group MD Anderson in Sugar Land	Offers support for women of all ages with breast cancer.	2^nd Tuesday of the month 6:30 - 8 p.m.	MD Anderson in Sugar Land 1st floor conference room	Laurie Hughes 281-566-1908
Breast Friends Cancer Support Group MD Anderson in Katy	Offers support for women of all ages with breast cancer.	2^nd Tuesday of the month 6 - 8 p.m.	MD Anderson in Katy 2nd floor, classroom B	Monica Cerda-Juarez 281-646-4371
Breast Friends Cancer Support Group MD Anderson in The Woodlands	Offers support for women of all ages with breast cancer.	2^nd Wednesday of the month (except December) 7- 9 p.m.	MD Anderson in The Woodlands	Pamela Schlembach, M.D., 713-563-0050
CanCare of Houston, Inc.	Offers free, one-on-one long-term emotional support for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their family members. Volunteers are matched with referrals based on cancer type, age, gender, and family situation.			For more information, call 713-461-0028, or visit www.cancare.org.
Cancer Care Inc.	Online and telephone support groups.			For more information, call 1-800-813-HOPE or visit www.cancercare.org.
Family Support Group MD Anderson in The Woodlands	Open to all cancer patients, their friends and family members.	3^rd Thursday of the month 7 - 8:30 p.m.	North Cancer Clinic	Erika Pomares, LMSW 713-840-0483, erika.pomares@lls.og
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Patient Family Education and Support Group MD Anderson in the Bay Area	Open to any cancer diagnosis and caregivers.	1^st Tuesday of the month 7 p.m.	MD Anderson in the Bay Area	For more information, call the LLS Texas Gulf Coast 713-680-8088.
Men's Cancer Support Group	Offers support to men with cancer.	2^nd Monday of the month 7 p.m.	St. Martin's Episcopal Church 717 Sage Road Houston, TX 77056	Ric Byrd 713-397-7338
Support Group for Cancer Patients	We invite cancer patients who are in treatment to find a safe place to find hope during a time of change and challenge.	1^st Wednesday of the month 3:30 p.m.	4131 S. Braeswood Blvd. Houston TX 77025	Michael Rose 713-667-9336 x115 mrose@jfshouston.org

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