MD Anderson and other transport
Transportation to and from MD Anderson, Methodist Cancer Center, Baylor St. Luke's, or Memorial Hermann Cancer Center. Waiting through infusion or radiation appointments so the family caregiver can work.
Condition-specific care · Houston
In-home support during cancer treatment for Houston families
Home care isn't cancer treatment — that's your oncology team at MD Anderson, Methodist, or Baylor St. Luke's. But the days between chemotherapy infusions, the recovery from radiation, the fatigue that doesn't lift, and the practical care of nutrition, hygiene, and companionship, that's often what's missing. We support Houston families through the treatment-and-recovery cycles so the medical team can focus on the medicine.
Why cancer treatment support is hard to manage at home
Cancer treatment is a rhythm of appointments, fatigue, side effects, and moments of feeling relatively well. The rhythm is exhausting for the client and often more exhausting for the family caregiver, who's trying to work, run a household, and provide 24-hour attention through side-effect flares. Home care that's specifically attuned to the treatment cycle preserves the family caregiver's health and keeps the client at home through treatment.
How our caregivers help
Chemotherapy side-effect management
Nausea management, hydration reminders, appetite-appropriate meal prep, and the specific hygiene protocols required by immunocompromised clients.
Neutropenic precautions
When white counts drop, infection prevention becomes critical. Careful hand hygiene, no fresh flowers, no crowds, no raw fish or unwashed produce, our caregivers know the drill.
Symptom observation for oncology team
Temperature, fatigue level, appetite, unusual bruising or bleeding, and any new symptoms documented daily for the oncology team.
Family caregiver respite
The single most-requested cancer-support service. Even a few hours a week where the spouse or adult child can rest, work, or run errands changes everything.
Hospice-bridge coordination
When treatment shifts to comfort care, we coordinate closely with your Houston hospice team (Houston Hospice, VITAS, Compassus, or others) so care continues seamlessly.
Red flags — call the physician the same day (or 911)
- Temperature above 100.4°F (fever during chemo is an emergency)
- Shaking chills
- Sudden shortness of breath
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
- Severe abdominal pain
- Confusion or altered mental status
- Signs of severe dehydration (dark urine, dizziness, no urination for 8+ hours)
Common questions
Do you provide hospice care in Houston?
We're not a hospice provider — hospice is a specific Medicare benefit provided by licensed hospice agencies. But we bridge alongside your hospice team, providing the personal care, companionship, and family support that complements the hospice team's clinical visits. Common with Houston Hospice, VITAS, and Compassus clients.
Can our caregiver help with medications during chemotherapy?
Reminders, yes. Administration of oral medications, yes. IV medications or injections — no; those require licensed nursing. Most chemotherapy regimens involve significant oral medications for side effects (anti-nausea, pain, sleep) and our caregivers help keep those on schedule.
Is home care during cancer treatment covered by insurance?
Original Medicare doesn't typically cover ongoing home care during cancer treatment. LTCI often does, especially once the client meets the ADL trigger during recovery. Some Houston cancer patients qualify for VA Aid & Attendance or workers' comp (in occupational cancers). We do a free coverage screen on any Houston family's situation.
Managing cancer treatment support at home in Houston?
A Care Manager (Registered Nurse) visits your home for 60–90 minutes, listens, and builds a care plan around this specific condition. Free, no obligation.