Patients and their loved ones often face many new concerns and anxieties following a cancer diagnosis. Dana-Farber's licensed social workers, working as part of our Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, are here to help.
Our social work team can help you with:
If you're a parent living with cancer, social workers in our Family Connections Program can help you deal with the difficult task of managing a family during treatment. We also offer special support for young people (ages 18 to 39) being treated for cancer through our Young Adult Program.
Make an Appointment with a Social Worker
Dana-Farber's social workers facilitate a number of support groups for cancer patients and family members. We are currently running Support Groups via Zoom. For questions, please call 617-632-3301.
Read our Insight blog for information and inspiration about social work help at Dana-Farber.
Resource Specialists can speak with you about concerns you may have with costs related to your Dana-Farber medical appointments, such as transportation, short-term accommodations, food assistance, or utility protection.
To help get you started with resources that may be available, please click on the tip sheets below. Our resource specialists can help you with:
To contact an adult resource specialist, please call 617-632-3301.
How Social Work Helped Musician David Rubinstein
When David Rubinstein was diagnosed with carcinoid cancer in 2009, it had an impact on every part of his life -- including his ability to teach and practice music. Watch as he describes how working with Dana-Farber social worker Bruce MacDonald, LICSW, helped him maintain his quality of life.
We offer a wide range of support programs and resources for patients, caregivers, and loved ones. Our supportive services are designed to help you navigate your care experiences with greater comfort and ease.
We offer suggestions for online resources and books to assist in the caregiving journey.
Join CancerConnect, Dana-Farber's online cancer community and connect with other patients and survivors for support and information.
