Support Groups
The Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center
Is A Department of Aventura Hospital an Medical Center
We are located at 20950 NE 27th CT,
two blocks west of Aventura Hospital on 209th ST.
Please call (305) 682-2151 for more information.
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ACCC = Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center |
MOB = Medical Office Building |
| 20950 NE 27th Court |
21110 Biscayne Blvd. #101 |
| 1. Patient Support Group:
for individuals currently undergoing treatment. |
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ACCC |
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The 3rd Wednesday each month |
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9:30 to 10:30 AM |
| 2. Family Support Group:
for significant others, family members, friends and caregivers. |
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ACCC |
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2nd and 4th Thursday each month |
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5 to 6 PM |
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Cancer Support Group: for anyone who has cancer, or is a survivor. |
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ACCC |
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The 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month |
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5 to 6 PM |
| 4. Nutritional Support Group: to provide education on the interface between health issues and diet. |
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ACCC |
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The 1st Monday each month |
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5 to 6 PM |
| 5. Stress Management/Relaxation Group: to provide education on techniques for reducing stress. |
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ACCC |
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The 2nd and 4th Monday each month |
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5 to 6 PM |
| 6. Lymphedema Support Group: for individuals interested in the prevention and treatment of lymphedema symptoms. |
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ACCC |
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2nd Tuesday each month |
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5:30 to 7:30 PM |
| 7. Survivor Group: for individuals who have completed current treatment |
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ACCC |
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The 4th Tuesday each month |
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3 to 4 PM |
| 8. Bereavement Support Group: for those experiencing either past or recent grief and loss. Sponsored by Vitas Hospice. |
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ACCC |
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The 1st and 3rd Thursday each month |
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5 to 6 PM |
- The following American Cancer Society programs are also offered at
- Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center
| I Can Cope: a series of four monthly sessions structured to provide factual information while enhancing individuals' abilities to cope. |
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ACCC |
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The 4th Tuesday each month |
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3 PM to 5 PM |
| Look Good... Feel Better: specific tips are presented to cancer patients by cosmetologists to enhance body image and self esteem. Attendance by reservation only. |
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ACCC |
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The 3rd Monday each month |
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10 AM till 12 PM |
| Man to Man prostate support group
: provides education and current information for patients survivors and family. |
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Medical Office Building (MOB) |
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The 4th Sunday each month |
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11:30am till 1pm |
| Reach to Recovery:
a one-on-one support program for breast cancer patients provided by trained volunteer survivors who also facilitate
access to other breast-related services. Contact the ACCC for more information. |
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