UT Southwestern Medical Center has a caring staff of medical professionals who are committed to enhancing patients’ quality of life as well as meeting the needs of patients’ families. Our staff can direct them to a variety of informative and enriching support groups and other resources, which can be tailored to meet a specific situation.
At UT Southwestern, excellence in patient care includes pointing the way to resources patients and their families may not be familiar with, but which have proved invaluable to others. We trust these services will assist patients on the road to healing and improved health.
American Cancer Society - Pain
With more than two million volunteers nationwide, the American Cancer Society is one of the oldest and largest voluntary health agencies in the U.S. This site offers patient educational materials, news and online classes related to cancer pain.
American Chronic Pain Association
The American Chronic Pain Association’s mission is to facilitate support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families, so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain.
American Pain Foundation
The American Pain Foundation is an online resource for people with pain, their families, friends, caregivers and the public. The site is devoted to patient information and advocacy and provides many links to additional resources.
American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the U.S.
Arthritis Foundation – North Texas Region
The North Texas chapter of the Arthritis Foundation offers information and programs for the 3.5 million Texans who live with the pain of arthritis.
Back Pain Support Group
The Back Pain Support Group is an Web community of individuals suffering from back pain. Members can correspond through the site’s message boards and online chat.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) – Understanding Cancer Pain
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) – Cancer Pain Treatment Guidelines for Patients
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a nonprofit alliance of 20 of the world’s leading cancer centers, is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to patients with cancer. Read their Cancer Pain Treatment Guidelines online or download them as a PDF booklet.
National Headache Foundation
The National Headache Foundation (NHF) exists to enhance the health care of headache sufferers. The site offers a wide variety of educational materials as well as an e-mail pen pal program, podcasts and an Ask the Pharmacist feature.
The National Migraine Association
The National Migraine Association (MAGNUM) seeks to education the public about migraines, a misunderstood illness. The site debunks myths about migraines, offers quizzes and patient education materials, and outlines disability legislation.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
The mission of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is to prevent osteoporosis, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures and to find a cure.
National Pain Foundation
The National Pain Foundation is an online educational and support community for persons in pain, their families and physicians. Search for information about treatment options and additional pain information.
The Neuropathy Association
The Neuropathy Association seeks to educate the public about peripheral neuropathy, offers a newsletter and online message boards, and advocates for patients with this debilitating condition.
Pain.com
Covering all types of chronic pain, Pain.com hosts a monthly e-letter, an Ask the Doctor feature, and expert interviews to help educate the public about pain.
