Types of Support at CanCare

Types of Support

Emotional Support Opportunities at CanCare

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One-on-One Cancer Patient Support

CanCare can connect you with a trained cancer survivor volunteer to listen, provide relatable experience, and offer empathy, encouragement, and guidance through your cancer journey.
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Caregiver Support

At CanCare we offer help for caregivers of cancer patients by providing emotional support to the cancer patient’s family and friends as well as the cancer patient.
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Cancer Support Groups, online cancer support group meeting

Support Groups

CanCare offers three support groups that are held online using the Zoom platform. People can join the cancer support group by using the zoom link to join by computer or tablet or they can join by phone using the dial in number for each group.
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Healthcare Referrals

Refer cancer patients or caregivers for support with confidence. Our Programs Team works with healthcare, community and nonprofit professionals across the country to provide ongoing support for cancer patients, survivors, and the people who love them.
Refer your patients here!

Healthcare Visitation Services, woman visiting woman with cancer

Hospital Visitation Services

CanCare partners with hospitals and treatment centers in Houston, TX to provide immediate, in-person one-on-one cancer support services to cancer patients and their caregivers currently undergoing medical treatment.
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Every cancer journey is unique. Your support should be too!

Testimonials

Janelle Kinster, a Cancare client smiling at the camera

Janelle K.

It's 1-on-1 or group support with someone you can contact just about any time.

Pam, a Cancare client

Pam M.

Have unshakeable hope.

Rebecca, a Cancare client

Rebecca B.

Hope will give you a perspective to focus on every day as you reach towards a successful outcome.

Shilpa, a Cancare client

Shilpa T

Speaking about my journey and listening to others made me realize that I am not facing this disease alone.

Rhonda, a Cancare client smiling

Rhonda J.

A place where people help you find peace and solace during a turbulent time.

Jill, a Cancare client smiling in a tan hat with a sunset in the background

Jill M.

Sharing is calming. Exchanging stories with others helps me know I am not alone.

Janelle Kinster, a Cancare client smiling at the camera

Janelle K.

It's 1-on-1 or group support with someone you can contact just about any time.

Pam, a Cancare client

Pam M.

Have unshakeable hope.

Rebecca, a Cancare client

Rebecca B.

Hope will give you a perspective to focus on every day as you reach towards a successful outcome.

Shilpa, a Cancare client

Shilpa T

Speaking about my journey and listening to others made me realize that I am not facing this disease alone.

Rhonda, a Cancare client smiling

Rhonda J.

A place where people help you find peace and solace during a turbulent time.

Jill, a Cancare client smiling in a tan hat with a sunset in the background

Jill M.

Sharing is calming. Exchanging stories with others helps me know I am not alone.

John Rowlett, a Cancare client smiling in a suit

John R.

I feel honored to help others going through the same scary and uncertain journey.

Michelene, a Cancare client smiling

Michelene H.

Working with CanCare and supporting survivors or patients is the most rewarding part of giving back.

A Cancare client in glasses

Val B.

The hope that he gave me was so instrumental to my healing and personal survivorship experience that I wanted to pay the gift forward.

Jasmine, a Cancare client

Jasmine A.

It’s nice to talk to someone who has been there and can tell you that all you are feeling is normal.

Keith, a Cancare client smiling in a shirt with avocados on it

Keith S.

I reached out to CanCare shortly after I heard the words, "don't leave the hospital, you have cancer.

Sandra, a Cancare client posing with a walking stick while hiking

Sandra M.

She was not only a good listener, but she was also going through treatments herself.

John R.

I feel honored to help others going through the same scary and uncertain journey.

Michelene H.

Working with CanCare and supporting survivors or patients is the most rewarding part of giving back.

Val B.

The hope that he gave me was so instrumental to my healing and personal survivorship experience that I wanted to pay the gift forward.

Jasmine A.

It’s nice to talk to someone who has been there and can tell you that all you are feeling is normal.

Keith S.

I reached out to CanCare shortly after I heard the words, "don't leave the hospital, you have cancer.

Sandra M.

She was not only a good listener, but she was also going through treatments herself.