Miami Cancer Institute's Support Groups

Miami Cancer Institute's professionally trained social workers lead numerous support groups throughout the month that give you and your family members the opportunity to share with others your concerns and ideas about cancer. Support groups can help by reducing feelings of anxiety and overcome feelings of helplessness.

In an effort to continue engaging and supporting our patients, and caregivers, Miami Cancer Institute is offering virtual support groups via Zoom. If you are interested in joining, please contact the facilitators below. *There is no charge to join a support group - It is FREE of charge to Miami Cancer Institute patients and caregivers. 

• Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Survivorship Support Group l 2:30 p.m. l 3rd Friday of the month

Contact Amanda Sweeney, LCSW at AmandaSw@BaptistHealth.net or call 786-527-5428.

• Caregiver Support Group l 5:15 p.m. l 1st Tuesday of the month

Contact Rosa Caiseda, CMSW at RosaCai@BaptistHealth.net or call 786-527-8356.

• Grupo De Apoyo En Español | 5 p.m. | El último jueves de cada mes

Comuníquese con Mercedes Castro, LCSW enviando un correo electrónico a MercedesC@BaptistHealth.net o llamando al 786-527-8761.

• Hematology & Blood Disorders Support Group l 5 p.m. l 2nd Monday of the month

Contact Ezequiel Kuperman, LCSW at EzequielK@BaptistHealth.net or call 786-527-8092.

• Cancer Support Group - Mariners Hospital and Fishermen's Community Hospital | 11:30 a.m. | 2nd Thursday of the month 

In person and virtual available. Contact Guadalupe Ornelas at GuadalupeO@BaptistHealth.net. 

• Metastatic Support Group l 1:30 p.m. l 3rd Tuesday of every month

Contact Ivonne Torres, LCSW at IvonneT@BaptistHealth.net or call 786-527-7874.

• Neuro Oncology Caregiver Support Group l 10:30 a.m. l 3rd Wednesday of the month

Contact Ivonne Torres, LCSW at IvonneT@BaptistHealth.net or call 786-527-7874.

• Patient Support Group l 5:15 p.m. l 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month

Contact Rosa Caiseda, CMSW at RosaCai@BaptistHealth.net or call 786-527-8356.

•  Plantation Cancer Patient Support Group l 12:30 p.m. l 3rd Wednesdays of the month

Contact Johana Del Rosario, LCSW at JohanaDe@BaptistHealth.net or call 786-527-8359.

• Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group l 12 noon l 4th Wednesday of the month

Contact Amanda Sweeney, LCSW at AmandaSw@BaptistHealth.net or call 786-527-5428.

• Your Bosom Buddies l 7 p.m. l 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of the month

A “been there, done that” sharing and caring group. For more information, call 305-815-0615 or email YourBosomBuddies@Gmail.com

Additional Resources:

• Gilda’s Club South Florida

Gilda’s Club is offering virtual support groups and education. For more information, please visit GildasClubSouthFlorida.org 

You can also sign up to receive our e-newsletter to receive updated programs, events, support groups and more. Visit MiamiCancerInstitute.com/JointheCommunity. 

For more information about the services offered for patients and caregivers, please e-mail MCIEvents@BaptistHealth.net.