MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper health education specialists collaborate with our expert healthcare providers to provide people with cancer, their family and their caregivers with accurate, reliable information to empower them to participate in their cancer care.
Call-In and In-person Classes
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper offers a variety of classes to support your cancer journey.
Our complementary medicine classes enhance traditional cancer treatments with therapies that reinforce the healing power of the mind, body, and spirit, and provide you with tools to help you navigate a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Cancer education courses with our experienced oncology nurses help you understand a variety of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.
Support groups, and education and wellness activities teach new skills and provide you with the opportunity to be part of our survivorship community.
All call-in and virtual programs are free and open to cancer survivors and their family/caregivers. In-person classes are also free, however attendance is limited to cancer survivors due to space constraints.
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Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Overviews
Our clinical care teams have developed two audio-enhanced education presentations for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. These presentations provide our patients with a free, confidential and convenient method of taking part in patient education.
The presentations cover:
- Understanding the goals of chemotherapy and radiation treatment
- Preparing for your treatment
- What to expect during treatment
- Managing potential side effects
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Written Resources
MD Anderson Cooper care providers have developed resource materials created to educate and encourage patients to take an active role in their cancer treatment and improve their overall well-being. We invite you to explore our resource library, where you can find an array of written resources about various types of cancer, symptoms and side effect management, genetics/family history, cancer prevention and other topics.
Jump to: Breast Cancer, Cancer and Genetics, Common Concerns, Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Hematologic (Blood) Cancer, Lung Cancer, Melanoma, Prostate Cancer, Radiation Therapy.
Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, and Follow Up
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool
- Breast Cancer Treatment by Stage
- Breast Reconstruction: Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon
- Breast Self Examination
- Exercises After Breast Surgery - Without Drains
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- Lumpectomy and Mastectomy Surgical Comparisons
- Lymphedema Prevention and Treatment for the Arm
- Male Breast Cancer
- Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Test
- Skin Care During and After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer
Cancer and Genetics
The William G. Rohrer Cancer Genetics Program team has developed a presentation that helps patients understand the role genetics plays in the risk of developing cancer and how the information gained through genetic counseling can help identify risk management and mitigation strategies for appropriate patients.
- Genetic Counseling Referral
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- Hereditary Cancer and Multi Gene Testing
- Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
- Hereditary Ovarian Cancer
- Hereditary Pancreatic cancer
- Hereditary Prostate Cancer
- Hereditary Uterine Cancer
- Lynch Syndrome
- Review of Cancer Genetics
- What is Genetic Counseling?
Common Concerns
- Blood Counts and Chemotherapy
- Fertility Options for Men Who Need Cancer Treatment (Sperm Banking)
- Preventing Infection
Cancer Prevention
- Breast Self Examination
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Skin Cancer
- Sunscreen and Sun Exposure Medical and Surgical Oncology
Managing Side Effects
- Chemobrain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Electrolyte Imbalance
- Energy Conservation Tips
- Fatigue
- Managing Peripheral Neuropathy Tip Sheet
- Mouth Care for Chemotherapy Patients
- Nausea - Tips to Control
Well Being and Self Care
- Caring for the Caregiver
- Coping with Appearance Changes
- Nutrition Recommendations During and After Cancer Treatment
- Sexuality and Your Cancer Treatment
Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Appendix Cancer
- Bowel Management While Take Pain Medication
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Colon Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagectomy Diet
- Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
- Lynch Syndrome
Genitourinary Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Hereditary Ovarian Cancer
- Hereditary Uterine Cancer
- Lynch Syndrome
Head and Neck Cancer
- Head and Neck Radiation Treatment Guide
- Mouth Care for Radiation Therapy Patients - Head and Neck Area
- Oropharyngeal Cancer and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Thymoma and Thymic Cancer
- Tracheal Cancer
Hematologic (Blood) Cancer
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas (CTCLs)
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Multiple Myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Lung Cancer
Melanoma
Prostate Cancer
Radiation Therapy
- Head and Neck Radiation Treatment Guide
- Instructions for Daily Radiation Treatment
- Melanoma Sarcoma Radiation Treatment Guide
- Mouth Care for Radiation Therapy Patients - Head and Neck Area
- Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer (Fiducials)
- Radiation Treatment Questions and Answers
- Radiation Treatment Skin Care
- Radiation Treatment to the Pelvis
- Skin Care During and After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer
- Treating Diarrhea Caused by Radiation
- Welcome to Radiation Oncology