Oncology Social Work Services

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Our social worker is trained to address the special needs and concerns of individuals diagnosed with cancer.  This important member of the team provides support and assistance in coping with practical and psychosocial issues related to a cancer diagnosis, such as housing, transportation, career concerns, financial concerns, coping with relationship stressors, bereavement, and advocacy.

Maura Clark is the oncology social worker at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.  Her role with patients, families, and caregivers is to provide support and assistance in coping with practical and psychosocial issues related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Maura can help you with:

Practical issues:

• Housing
• Food
• Transportation
• Connecting to community services such as home care and mental health services
• Employment/Career concerns
• Financial concerns
• Health insurance concerns

Psychosocial issues:

• Adjusting to news of diagnosis
• Coping with family and relationship stressors
• Developing/enhancing support network
• Support groups
• Advocacy and education
• Grief and bereavement
• Enhancing coping and communication skills