The Center for Patient and Family Services at Sibley Memorial Hospital

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Patients and families coping with cancer face many challenges. We believe that the more our patients know about their cancer and its treatment, the more equipped they are to actively participate in their care. The Center for Patient and Family Services at Sibley Memorial Hospital offers a variety of resources to assist patients and families during this time. Email [email protected] for more information.

 

Our Social Work Program

Our social work program provides for the psychological, social, emotional and practical needs of cancer patients and their families. A social worker can teach you how to manage the stress and changes that may come with cancer. In addition, social worker-led support group meetings are available.

Contact an oncology social worker to:
• Learn how to talk about cancer with family members, children, friends, employers, and your healthcare team
• Help you manage feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness, anger, worry, or depression that can be associated with a cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Help you become familiar with the hospital environment
• Learn the best ways to talk with your healthcare team
• Learn new ways of coping with stress
• Help organize your family life around cancer treatment
• Connect you with practical resources that may help you during and after cancer treatment, such as transportation, lodging options, and education about home care, hospice, and palliative care 

Contact the social work team today at 202-660-7839 or email at [email protected]

SocialWork

Survivorship

Coping with the physical, emotional, practical, social, and spiritual impacts of cancer starts at diagnosis and continues throughout treatment and into survivorship. At Sibley we are dedicated to guiding you in survivorship and empowering you to move forward. We are able to provide you with the care and resources to meet your needs and improve your quality of life after treatment.   

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Cancer support programs promote healing during and after cancer treatment through mind-body, spiritual, social, and educational practices. Patients, survivors, and caregivers can reach their wellness goals and improve their quality of life while connecting with others impacted by cancer.  

Our programs are free, virtual and open to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers unless otherwise noted.  

For a full list of our support programs visit click here

Stay in touch and sign-up for our monthly programing calendar email us

For information about support programs, [email protected]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cancer Support Services 

Candid Conversations about Cancer 
A video series created to provide guidance on the emotional and practical aspects of coping with cancer and to help start a conversation between patients and their loved ones. The Sibley Center for Patient and Family Services is here to help

Sarcoma Cancer Center
The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center created six videos to provide information and comfort to those newly diagnosed with sarcoma. Hear from a surgical oncologist, a medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist about the different aspects of treatment and how the clinical team works together to provide care. Another video reviews the ancillary staff and support programs available to help you cope with nutrition, side effects, rehabilitation, and mental health, as well as integrative health practices that offer social connection and other benefits. Two sarcoma cancer patients tell their stories with insight and hope.