PATIENTS
Patient Resources
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Hematology Oncology Associates of Houston is dedicated to providing information and resources to support patients during their cancer and blood disorder journey. Knowledge empowers patients to become active partners in their health care.

Services
Our website is available to help patients, caregivers, and the public:

  • Learn about cancer prevention and detection
  • Find out more about a cancer diagnosis
  • Explore treatment options
  • Understand clinical research
  • Connect to educational sessions and support groups
  • Address survivorship issues
  • Locate additional support resources, such as financial assistance.

Other topics for consideration include the following;

  • What You Need to Know About Chemotherapy
  • What You Need to Know About Radiation Therapy
  • Clinical Research
  • Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment/Questions About Nutrition
  • Financial Questions
  • Providing Spiritual Support
  • Releasing Stress and Renewing Energy

This section of our website lists links for patient education.

www.cancer.net  
www.cancer.net/cancer Guides to cancer
www.cancer.net/slidedecks Cancer educational slides
www.cancer.net/patientguides  
www.cancer.net/podcasts Timely cancer topics
ASCO Expert Corner See www.cancer.net
www.cancer.net/canceradvances Consumer informational resources
www.mdanderson.org/aspire Teen smoking cessation
www.cancer.org American Cancer Society website
www.hematologic.niddk.nih.gov Information Site for Blood Disorders
www.asbestos.com Information Site for Mesothelioma
mskcc.org/aboutherbs The About Herbs website.