Psychosocial Oncology: What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient

Welcome and Introduction: Approaching Cancer Care for the Whole Patient
William Pirl, MD, MPH; Cristina Pozo-Kaderman, PhD

Overview of Cancer Treatment and Treatment Side Effects
Damien Miran, MD

Adjustment to Illness
Eileen Joyce, LICSW

Anxiety in Patients Living with Cancer
Stephanie Tung, MD; Timothy Steinhoff, MD

Depressive Symptoms in Cancer
Carrie Wu, MD

Lunch Break

Survivorship
Rebecca Morse, LICSW

Existential Distress and End of Life Issues
Kate Lally, MD; Amanda Moment, MSW, LICSW

Bereavement
Susan Morris, PsyD; Tricia Hughes, LICSW

Break

Couples and Families
Courtney Bitz, LICSW; Anna (Nina) Muriel, MD, MPH

Spiritual Care
John Peteet, MD

Break

Support Groups
Eileen Joyce, MSW, LICSW

Pediatric Psychosocial Care
Joan Hanania, PhD

Panel Discussion, Q&A, and Concluding Remarks
Damien Miran, MD; Cristina Pozo-Kaderman, PhD; Eileen Joyce, MSW, LICSW; Stephanie Tung, MD; Joan Hanania, PhD