Resources
CanCare is dedicated to providing emotional support during the cancer journey for cancer patients and their loved ones. Should you need additional resources outside of what CanCare offers, we invite you to review the resources included here.
CanCare does not endorse any resources or organizations outside of our services.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
AARP
Tips for caring for a loved one with cancer, guides on managing caregiving responsibilities, financial planning, and emotional support, as well as access to a network of caregivers for peer support.
American Bar Association – Health Law Section
Resources and guidance on legal matters affecting cancer patients, including healthcare rights, estate planning, and advocacy.
American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
Research-based advice on diet, nutrition, and physical activity for cancer prevention and survivorship, including meal planning and healthy lifestyle tips.
AnCan
AnCan is about people helping people, peer-to-peer ….. we are peers living with various conditions and situations who help others faced with similar issues. We do this collectively and individually by providing answers, advocacy, education, support and navigation to empower people living with serious and chronic conditions to Be Your Own Best Advocate.
Area Agency on Aging
Provides federally-funded social services for the elderly in Harris County
Balanced Thru Bodywork Yoga
Free oncology massage therapy to cancer patients
Blue Faery
Provides informational resources and an online community for liver cancer patients and their families.
Boat People SOS (BPSOS)
Health and Wellness. Emergency services for Vietnamese and immigrant persons.
Brain Tumor Support Group Memorial Hermann
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm - 6411 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030 3rd Floor Conference Room A
Bright Spot Network
Bright Spot Network has virtual support groups for parents and caregivers who are going through cancer while raising young children.
Cancer Nutrition Consortium
Focuses on improving nutrition research and education for cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship, providing resources and support for healthy eating.
Cancer Support Workshops – Mayo Clinic
Workshops and seminars on various aspects of cancer care, including treatment options, nutrition, and emotional support strategies.
Cancer.gov –Cancer Information Summaries
Comprehensive, peer-reviewed information on cancer treatment, side effects, supportive care, and more, regularly updated by medical professionals.
Caregiver Action Network
Education, peer support, and resources for family caregivers, including a caregiver toolbox with tips on how to handle the physical and emotional demands of caregiving and manage communication with healthcare providers.
CaringInfo – National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
Provides free resources to help patients and families make informed decisions about palliative and hospice care, including guides for starting difficult conversations, planning for end-of-life care, and finding care services.
CaringInfo – National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Resources on hospice and palliative care, including finding providers, understanding services, and planning for end-of-life needs.
Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
Offers tools, training, and support for healthcare professionals providing palliative care, as well as resources for patients and families. Their website helps patients understand what palliative care is and how it can assist with symptom relief, communication with providers, and emotional support.
CenterWatch
Information on clinical trials, research opportunities, and insights into the latest cancer research developments.
ClinicalTrials.gov
A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world, allowing patients to find and participate in clinical trials.
Compassion & Choices
Compassion & Choices helps people with advanced illness plan for end-of-life care, offering support with advance directives, palliative care planning, and hospice care. Their site includes resources for patients seeking to control their care options as they navigate serious illnesses.
Courageous – Cancer Support App
Tools for managing appointments, tracking symptoms, accessing educational materials, and connecting with support networks.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line serves anyone facing mental health challenges, providing access to free, 24/7, confidential support through communication channels people know and trust.
Dougy Center
Provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and families who are grieving can share their experiences before and after a death.
Eat Right – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Offers guidance on nutrition for cancer patients, including managing side effects, maintaining strength, and optimizing recovery through proper diet.
Everplans – Advance Care Planning
Helps individuals create comprehensive advance care plans, including medical directives, wills, and other important documents for end-of-life care.
Fight Colorectal Cancer
Comprehensive information for colorectal cancer patients, including treatment options, patient stories, and advocacy opportunities. Offers support groups and resources for caregivers and survivors.
GetPalliativeCare.org
Overview of palliative care services, how to find palliative care providers, and guidance on managing symptoms and improving quality of life for cancer patients.
Gilda's Club
Combines cancer support with a sense of community, offering social events, support groups, and educational programs.
Greyhound – Cancer Patients Assistance
Discounted fares and support services for cancer patients traveling by bus for treatment appointments.
Grief in Common
Online community designed to connect those who are grieving based on background & similar circumstances of loss.
Halo House Foundation
Short term housing to blood cancer patients (Leukemia Lymphoma & Myeloma Patients)
HealGrief.org
Provides the tools and resources to guide one’s journey with grief into healthy personal growth.
Health Insurance Literacy (HIL) – National Health Law Program
Resources to help cancer patients understand their health insurance benefits, navigate claims, and advocate for necessary coverage.
HealthCare.gov – Cancer Coverage
Information on health insurance options, coverage details, and financial assistance for cancer patients seeking healthcare plans.
HealthWell Foundation
Co-Pays for insurance premiums & some out of pocket health care costs
Healthline – Cancer
Comprehensive articles, expert-reviewed content, and patient stories on various aspects of cancer care and living with cancer.
Healthwise
Evidence-based health information and decision support tools for cancer patients and their caregivers to make informed health decisions.
Heroes for Children
Providing financial assistance to families with children battling cancer
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Resources on clinical trials, treatment advances, and coping strategies for pancreatic cancer patients and their families.
