Types of Support at CanCare

Types of Support

Emotional Support Opportunities at CanCare

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

Clara L.

Surviving cancer has given me a clear purpose: to support others.

Sandra M.

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

Shilpa T

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

Rhonda J.

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

Rebecca B.

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

Pam M.

Have unshakeable hope.

Clara L.

Surviving cancer has given me a clear purpose: to support others.

Sandra M.

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

Shilpa T

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

Rhonda J.

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

Rebecca B.

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

Pam M.

Have unshakeable hope.

Michelene H.

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

Keith S.

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

John R.

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

Jill M.

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

Jasmine A.

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

Janelle K.

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

Michelene H.

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

Keith S.

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

John R.

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

Jill M.

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

Jasmine A.

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

Janelle K.

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