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Oncology Social Work Services

Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care

Appointments

To learn more or request an appointment, call 305-243-4129 or
305-243-8204.

Meet Your Team

Meet our multidisciplinary team of credentialed physicians and clinicians.

Oncology social work services at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center can help you address the challenges to everyday life due to a cancer diagnosis throughout the survivorship journey. Our oncology social workers are part of a multi-disciplinary team using a collaborative approach to address patient care needs. Our social workers are trained in oncology, knowledgeable about cancer resources, and connect patients and caregivers to the appropriate community programs.

The oncology social workers are licensed practitioners and have a master’s degree in social work. They have completed extensive training in mental health and provide short-term counseling services. The role of the oncology social worker is to support the patients navigate their cancer experience and receive supportive care needs. They also facilitate various types of support groups for patients, and caregivers creating a safe environment. The oncology social worker can evaluate areas of distress that are affecting your everyday life and provide tailored interventions throughout your care.

How We Can Help

An oncology social worker can assist with:

  • Transportation resources
  • Understanding your health insurance and help address insurance concerns
  • Addressing financial barriers i.e. (food, housing, work, medication)
  • Navigating community resources
  • Providing emotional support and counseling
  • Connecting you with cancer support services i.e. (support groups)
  • Providing caregiver support
  • Helping you and your family work through barriers to cancer care and treatment

Learn More

If you need assistance with any psychosocial issues that arise, our team of oncology social workers may be able to assist. If you have any further questions or issues, please contact us at 305-243-4129 to contact your site-specific social work.

NAME WHEN FACILITATOR/CONTACT
Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Support Group First Wednesday of the Month
(6:00 PM)
Adriana Alvarez, LCSW
305-243-2572
Olivia Scott, AYA Coordinator
305-243-4527
Ask A Social Worker First Friday of the Month
(12:00 PM)
Alyssa Miller, LCSW & Stephanie Vergara, LCSW
305-243-0505
Brain Tumor Support Group Third Friday of the Month
(11:00 AM)
Veronica Galego, LCSW
305-243-0157
Grupo de Apoyo para Tumor Cerebral Third Thursday of the Month
(11:00 AM)
Veronica Galego, LCSW, OSW-C
305-243-0157
Breast Cancer Mentor Group Scheduled for Breast Cancer Survivors Teresa Neira, PhD
305-243-3149
Breast Cancer Support Group Second Thursday of the Month
(12:30 PM)
Teresa Neira, PhD
305-243-3149
Stephanie Polanco, LCSW
305-243-5358
Breast Cancer Support Group Fourth Thursday of the Month / In-Person
(6:00 PM)
Angela Dill, LCSW
954-210-1121
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia & Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Support Group Second Thursday of the Month
(5:30 PM)
Rachel Hernandez, MSW
305-689-3357
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group First Tuesday of the Month
(11:00 AM)
Angela Dill, LCSW
954-210-1121
Gynecologic Cancers (GYO) Mentor Group Scheduled for (GYO) Survivors Teresa Neira, PhD
305-243-4105
Gynecologic Cancers (GYO) Support Group in English Second Wednesday of the Month
(2:00 PM)
Marlene Morales, LCSW
305-243-4193
Gynecologic Cancers (GYO) Support Group in Spanish Fourth Wednesday of the Month
(2:00 PM)
Marlene Morales, LCSW
305-243-4193
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group in English First Wednesday of the Month
(12:00 PM)
Karen Sanchez, LCSW
305-243-9048
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group in Spanish Second Wednesday of the Month
(2:00 PM)
Karen Sanchez, LCSW
305-243-9048
Pancreatic Support Group Second Monday of the Month
(11:00 AM)
Giovanna Betancur Cohen, LCSW
305-243-8827
Prostate Cancer Support Group Second Tuesday of the Month
(6:00 PM)
Jessica Gomez, LCSW
305-270-5382
Sarcoma Support Group Third Monday of the Month
(10:30 AM)
Marlene Morales, LCSW
305-243-4193
Stem Cell Meet and Greet in English Every Thursday of the Month
(1:00 PM)
Alexia Zadok, MSW
305-243-0602
Stem Cell Meet & Greet in Spanish Last Thursday of the Month
(1:00 PM)
Benjamin Seiglie, LCSW & Adriana Alvarez, LCSW
305-243-2572
Stem Cell Transplant Caregiver Support Group Fourth Thursday of the Month
(12:00 PM)
Alexia Zadok, LCSW
305-243-0602
Woman to Woman Mentor Group Scheduled for Mentors Teresa Neira, PhD
305-243-3149

Cancer Support Services

Contact us today to learn more or request an appointment.