Resources
At Mount Sinai Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center, we have assembled the following resources to help patients and their caregivers find answers to questions, get support, and access additional services, among other things.
General Cancer Information
- American Cancer Society: cancer.org, 1.800.227.2345
- Breast Cancer Research Foundation: bcrf.org, 1.866.346.3228
- Color Genomics: color.com, 1.844.362.6567
- Colorectal Cancer Alliance: ccalliance.org, 877.422.2030
- Florida Quit Line (to stop smoking): 1.877.822.6669
- Head and Neck Cancer Alliance: headandneck.org, 1.866.792.4622
- HNC Living Foundation: hncliving.org, 913.402.6028
- International Multiple Myeloma Foundation: myeloma.org, 1.818.487.7455
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: lls.org, 1.800.955.4572
- Livestrong — Patient Navigation Services: livestrong.org, 1.855.220.7777
- Lung Cancer Foundation of America: lcfamerica.org, 818.692.4630
- National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health (NCCIH): nccih.nih.gov, 1.888.644.6226
- National Institutes of Health (NIH): nih.gov, 301.496.4000
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: pancan.org, 1.877.272.6226
- Prostate Cancer Foundation: pcf.org, 1.800.757.2873
- Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO): integrativeonc.org, 347.676.1746
- Stupid Cancer: stupidcancer.org, 212.619.1040
- Susan G. Komen: komen.org, 1.877.465.6636
Community Resources
- Alliance for Aging: allianceforaging.org, 305.670.6500
- Florida Department of Children and Families: myflfamilies.com, 1.850.300.4323
- Florida Legal Services: floridalegal.org, 407.801.4350
- Florida Power Light Share Program: fpl.com
- Gilda’s Club (affiliate of the Cancer Support Community) Broward: gildasclubsouthflorida.org, 954.763.6776
- Legal Services of Greater Miami: legalservicesmiami.org, 305.576.0800
Financial & Co-Pay Assistance
There are various programs available to assist with financial obligations and high co-payments. In addition, many drug companies have programs that can assist with the cost of your medication, if you qualify. To access financial support while disabled or unable to work, get information on FMLA or short-term or long-term disability through your employer by contacting your Human Resources department at work. Also, various foundations offer other financial assistance to those who qualify. Availability of funds changes on a regular basis. These resources include the following:
- CancerCare: cancercare.org, 1.800.813.4673; cancercarecopay.org, 1.866.552.6729
- Good Days: mygooddays.org, 1.877.968.7233
- HealthWell Foundation: healthwellfoundation.org, 1.800.675.8416
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (blood disorders): lls.org/copay, 1.877.557.2672
- Modest Needs: modestneeds.org, 1.844.667.3776
- NeedyMeds: needymeds.org, 1.800.503.6897
- Patient Access Network: panfoundation.org, 1.866.316.7263
- Patient Advocate Foundation: copays.org, 1.866.512.3861
- Rx Assistance Program: rxassistantprograms.com, 1.888.344.8915
- Social Security Disability: ssa.gov, 1.800.772.1213
Help At Home
Cleaning for a Reason: cleaningforareason.org, 1.877.337.3348.
Companion/aide services: Few health insurance companies assist with aide/companion services only. They are available if paid for privately. Long-term disability plans also provide assistance per your policy.
Home health care services may be available through your insurance company. A skilled nurse or physical therapist is required to access this service. Please speak to your insurance company or physician’s office.
Insurance
- Medicaid Managed Care Helpline: flmedicaidmanagedcare.com, 1.877.711.3662
- Medicaid: Qualifications and online application available on Medicaid’s website, medicaid.gov, or by visiting your local Social Security office
- Medicare: Qualifications and online application available on Medicare’s website, medicare.gov, or by visiting your local Social Security office
- Patient Services, Inc. (assists with finding affordable insurance): 1.800.366.7741
- Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE): floridashine.org, 1.800.963.5337
Meal Programs
- Catholic Charities: ccadm.org, 305.754.2444
- Jewish Community Service — Meals on Wheels (eligibility over 65 and homebound): mowsoflo.org, 954.731.8770
- Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers: lhanc.org, 305.858.0887
Nutrition Services
- American Institute of Cancer Research: aicr.org
- Andrew Weil, MD (integrative medicine/nutrition): drweil.com
- Eating Hints (order or view booklet): cancer.gov
- Environmental Working Group (Dirty Dozen/Clean 15 produce): ewg.org/foodnews, 202.667.6982
Transportation
- Golden Passport (public transportation for seniors): miamidade.gov, 786.469.5151
- Insurance provider: Check with your insurance provider regarding any transportation benefits
- Medicaid — LogistiCare: 1.866.726.1457 (three-day notice required); Ride Assist (after registered), 1.866.726.1458
- On-Demand Transportation: miamigov.comhttps://www.miami.gov/Home, 305.416.1686
- Special Transportation Services (Miami-Dade County): miamidade.gov, 786.469.5000
- TOPS Transportation (Broward County): broward.org/paratransit, 1.866.682.2258
Learn more about our other services
Our Physicians
Jacqueline Barrientos, MD, MS
Chief, Hematologic Malignancies
Director, Oncology Research
Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Adjunct Associate Professor, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
- Hematology/Oncology
- Cancer
- Oncology
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (Main Campus)
- 305.535.3300
Mike Cusnir, MD
The Pulver Family Chief of Hematology & Oncology, Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center
Co-Director, Gastrointestinal Malignancies
- Cancer
- Hematology/Oncology
- Medical Oncology
- Oncology
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (Main Campus)
- (305) 535-3300
- Mount Sinai Emergency Center, Physician Offices, Cancer Center and Diagnostic Center Aventura
- (305) 692-5400
Steven N. Hochwald, MD, MBA, FACS
The Brodie Family Director, Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chief of Surgical Oncology
- Cancer
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastric Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (Main Campus)
- 305.674.2397
Stuart S. Kaplan, MD
Chief, Section of Breast Imaging, Breast Ultrasound and MRI, and Breast Interventional Procedures
- Breast Imaging
- Cancer
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (Main Campus)
- 305.674.2121
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (Main Campus)
- 305.535.3400
- Mount Sinai Emergency Center, Physician Offices, Cancer Center and Diagnostic Center Aventura
- 305.692.5400
Roy F Williams, MD
Chief, Divison of Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
- Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Robotic Surgery
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (Main Campus)
- 305.674.2121