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To learn more about cancer survivorship research at Sylvester, please call 305-243-3329 or
email Survivorship Research.
Your Life Beyond Cancer
Cancer survivorship doesn’t begin only after treatment. It starts the day you’re diagnosed. Whether you’re in the middle of treatment or moving into the next phase of your recovery, survivorship support remains important throughout your journey. It’s normal to feel hopeful about your future while also wondering what comes next. That’s why the team at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, is here to help you feel supported at every step so you can not only survive, but truly thrive.
Sylvester is home to the Neuro-Oncology Cancer Survivorship Wellness Clinic focused on your needs from diagnosis throughout the continuum of your life.
This clinic serves survivors of various types of neuro-oncology cancers, including but not limited to:
- Ependymomas
- Glioblastomas
- Gliomas
- Medulloblastoma
- Spinal cord tumors
Your Personalized Survivorship Care Plan
During and following your cancer treatment at Sylvester, our survivorship care team can help address your concerns from “Will my cancer come back?” to worries about your ability to return to your pre-cancer cognitive, physical, and emotional health. After your initial in-person or telehealth visit at the Neuro-Oncology Cancer Survivorship Clinic, you should feel reassured, heard, and equipped with actionable tools for your day-to-day life.
You’ll receive in writing a personalized survivorship care plan designed to help you meet your cognitive, health, wellness, and lifestyle goals. You will also be introduced to services, programs, and resources tailored to the needs of neuro-oncology cancer survivors. Some services are offered in person, others virtually or via telehealth, and select services are available by referral only.
Your personalized survivorship care plan includes:
- Summary of your diagnosis and treatments
- Neuro-oncology cancer-specific follow-up visits (supplementing, not replacing your regular oncology medical care)
- Your site-specific surveillance schedule
- Clear red-flag symptoms
- Referrals (as needed) to specialists including neurology, endocrinology, nutrition, exercise, side-effect management, sexual health, and psychosocial support
- Contact information
- Next steps
Services Tailored to Your Needs
While you can’t control much of your experience with cancer, you can take advantage of your survivorship journey by taking care of your body and mind to improve your quality of life and help lower your chances of recurrence.
Our program integrates advanced therapies with personalized support. Options like virtual visits and online Zoom classes make it easier to access care.
Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
Our cognitive rehab program supports survivors experiencing memory loss, focus issues, and “chemo brain” using neurofeedback, cognitive exercises, and mindfulness techniques.
Emotional, Social, and Psychological Support Services
We provide access to counseling for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and scanxiety. We also connect you with peer groups, caregiver support, return-to-work planning, and financial navigation resources.
Sexual Health and Intimacy Counseling
Our specialists address changes in libido, intimacy, and body image resulting from neurological or hormonal changes.
Exercise Oncology and Physical Therapy
Personalized programs help restore strength, mobility, and independence through structured physical activity and rehabilitation.
Fatigue Management
Our targeted interventions help manage chronic fatigue through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies.
Nutritional Guidance
Nutrition plans support brain function, energy levels, and recovery following treatment.
Monitoring for Recurrence and Secondary Cancers
Your care plan includes personalized surveillance such as neurological exams, imaging (MRIs), and lab monitoring to detect recurrence early.
Managing Side Effects and Improving Quality of Life
Our survivorship services help manage long-term and late-onset side effects, including:
- Cognitive changes (memory loss, difficulty concentrating)
- Chronic fatigue
- Endocrine dysfunction
- Seizures
- Neuropathy and motor deficits
- Hearing or vision changes
- Psychological effects such as anxiety and depression
Your Team of Dedicated Experts
You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to your long-term recovery and quality of life.
- Advanced practice providers (ARNPs, PAs)
- Exercise specialists
- Neuro-radiation oncology
- Neurology
- Oncology dietitians
- Occupational therapy
- Pain and palliative care
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Primary care
- Psychology, psychiatry, and social work
Start Your Wellness Journey
Your wellness journey begins by making an appointment after completing your clinical research study participation. You’ll need a referral from your oncology provider.
To learn more or request an appointment, call 305-243-4922.
Why Choose Sylvester
Survivorship and Supportive Care Institute. This clinic is part of Sylvester’s dedicated institute, offering advanced survivorship expertise.
NCI-designated cancer center. Recognized for excellence in research, clinical care, and community outreach.
Comprehensive care. A multidisciplinary approach combining evidence-based medicine with personalized care.
Research leadership. Ongoing innovation focused on improving survivorship outcomes and quality of life.
