About Iris, Everyday Support

Getting started with Iris (Video with Accessibility A)

Welcome to Iris, a destination for the moments in between.

The moments in between appointments, scans, and treatments. Because symptoms don’t stop over the weekend. Questions don’t wait for office hours. And sometimes your emotions catch you by surprise.

Our team is here to answer questions, provide support, and communicate openly and honestly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As you’re exploring what’s now available to you, we’re here to help.

Three Quick Ways to Get Started:

  • Meet our peer mentors. Speak to someone who’s walked this path before you.

  • Get tips on waiting for scan results. Reduce the anxiety that comes with the waiting game.

  • Discover what’s worked for others. Explore recommendations for the most common cancer concerns.

Access these features and more from your Home screen.

Hi. I'm Doctor Andrew Norden, Chief Medical Officer for Iris. As a neuro-oncologist, I spent the better part of my career at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute caring for patients with brain tumors and their families. I witnessed the hope, and I witnessed the frustration — the frustration from the gaps in our traditional healthcare system. Gaps that technology has the power to close. The Iris team spoke to hundreds of patients like you to better understand the unmet needs of people going through cancer treatment.

The result is what you're holding in your hand. Think of Iris as your extended support team. Iris is here day and night to provide medical advice, mental health counseling, and direct you to resources based on your diagnosis, all from the comfort of your own home. The best place to begin is to connect with a peer mentor, someone who's been where you are and understands that you don't always know what you need. Your oncologist leads your care. We're here for the moments in between.