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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.
*These programs are open to those in the community as well as MD Anderson patients and families.
Last updated 7/7/17
| Group | Topic | Time | Location | Contact |
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Advanced Cancer Support Group |
This group offers psychosocial support to patients with any type of metastatic cancer and their caregivers. | 1st 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 |
This group offers psychosocial support to patients with any type of metastatic cancer and their caregivers. Lunch is provided. | 3rd 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 |
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| 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 Martha Aschenbrenner, MA, LPC Regina Pair Allen, MDiv, MHSA |
| *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. | 3rd 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 our CLIMB page 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. | 2nd Wednesday of the month 12-1 p.m. |
Mays Clinic Integrative Medicine Center |
LaShan Archie, LMSW 713-792-0762 |
Gynecological Cancer Support Group |
This group offers support to gynecological cancer patients and their caregivers. | 1st Monday of the month 5-6 p.m. |
MD Anderson in Katy 1st floor conference room |
Kerry Nieman, APRN 281-646-4367 |
*Head & Neck Cancer Support Group |
Provides education and emotional support to head and neck cancer patients and caregivers. | 2nd 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
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Provides education and emotional support to head and neck cancer patients and caregivers. | 2nd 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. 2017 Schedule. | 2nd 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 |
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. | 3rd 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
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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. | 3rd Tuesday of the month 10-11 a.m. |
MD Anderson in Katy 1st 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. | 4th 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. | 1st 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. |
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| Ovarian Cancer Support Group |
2nd Wednesday of the month 6-7:30 p.m. |
Mays Clinic Integrative Medicine Center |
Alycia Hughes, LMSW 713-745-4730 |
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| 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. | 4th 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 International |
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. | 2nd 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. |
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| 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. |
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Breast Friends Cancer Support Group |
Offers support for women of all ages with breast cancer. | 2nd Wednesday of the month 6 - 8 p.m. |
MD Anderson in the Bay Area | Diana Vasquez 713-745-2396 |
Breast Friends Cancer Support Group |
Offers support for women of all ages with breast cancer. |
2nd 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 |
Offers support for women of all ages with breast cancer. |
2nd 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 |
Offers support for women of all ages with breast cancer. |
2nd 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. |
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| Cancer Care Inc. | Online and telephone support groups. | For more information, call 1-800-813-HOPE or visit www.cancercare.org. |
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Family Support Group |
Open to all cancer patients, their friends and family members. | 3rd Thursday of the month 7 - 8:30 p.m. |
North Cancer Clinic | Erika Pomares, LMSW 713-840-0483, erika.pomares@lls.og |
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Patient Family Education and Support Group
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Open to any cancer diagnosis and caregivers. | 1st 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. | 2nd Monday of the month 7 p.m. |
St. Martin's Episcopal Church 717 Sage Road Houston TX 77056 |
Ric Byrd 713-397-7338 |
| Multiple Myeloma Support Group | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's support groups are the perfect place to talk with other people affected by blood cancers, including patients, family members and caregivers. The groups provide mutual support and offer the opportunity to discuss anxieties and concerns with others who share the same experiences. Coffee and refreshments will be served. | 3rd Saturday of the month 10-11:30 a.m. |
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 3511 Yoakum Houston TX 77006 |
Marie Curry 713-965-0940 |
| 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. | 1st 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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