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Cancer Support Program

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is now offering members our no-cost, personalized oncology program through Iris by OncoHealth®.

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Featured benefits
  • Emotional health and coping skills support
  • Side effect and symptom management tools 
  • Community and financial support resources 
  • Coordinated care with primary oncology teams
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Iris is always available

From registered nurses and licensed therapists to peer mentor support, you’re never alone with Cancer Support through OncoHealth’s Iris oncology app.

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You never expected cancer. Who does?

You're confident in your doctor's plan still it can feel overwhelming and the uncertainty that comes with each should I worry about this?

At OncoHealth, we focus on the complexities of cancer so you can focus on your care. That's why we created Iris.

Developed by oncologists and available at no additional cost to members of participating health plans, Iris is a 24/7 digital service connecting you instantly to US-based Cancer Specialists.

Because you have enough on your mind you shouldn't have to bottle up your questions and concerns until your next office visit. 

With Iris you can access a team of oncology nurses, schedule and have sessions with an oncology mental health therapist and gain access to a network of peer mentors who understand what you're going through.

Your doctor leads your treatment. We're here for the moments in between when you're sick in the middle of the night and aren't sure if you need to go to the emergency room.

Iris is here for you when you need to share the news with your boss or your kids and don't know how to start the conversation. 

Iris is here for you when you're struggling to find hope and just want to talk to someone who's been where you are.

Iris is here for you.

The care and support you need from the comfort of your home. Discover Iris today.  

Additional support when you need it most

Cancer Support doesn’t replace or interfere with care from oncology teams and providers. It complements it by providing immediate access to educational information, resources and support between appointments. Chat, phone, and video options are available to connect with cancer experts, licensed therapists and peer mentors.


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Cancer experts

Symptoms and side effects can happen any time, so having access to cancer experts is important. Users can securely connect with a team of cancer-focused nurses and registered dietitians to ask questions and get additional guidance.*

Mental health support

Users can schedule appointments with a licensed therapist to address the emotional side of cancer. They can seek guidance on topics like ways to talk with family about their diagnosis, fear of cancer recurrence and coping strategies.

Peer mentor community

Cancer Support puts users in touch with Onco-trained mentors who’ve experienced cancer themselves. These mentors can offer emotional support or practical advice and can be searched by gender, age and even cancer type.

Educational resources

Finding answers between appointments can be hard. And available information may not always be reliable. Users can access trustworthy, clinically approved articles and live and recorded webinars and videos on a variety of topics in one convenient location.

Get started today

Use your insurance card to create an account online. Then, log in to Iris on your browser or follow the instructions to download the app. You can also visit the App Store® or Google Play™ store to get the app now.

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Features

  • Virtual oncology nurse care day or night
  • Visits with licensed oncology therapists
  • Supportive network of peer mentors

Additional support material

Cancer Support program
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How to register for the Cancer Support program
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