Product Overview & Details for Harvard Psychosocial Oncology What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient 2026
Description
Include: 22 videos + 22 pdfs, size: 2.37 GB
Target Audience: oncologists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians
Psychosocial Oncology: What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient
- April 30, 2026 – May 1, 2026
Deliver a comprehensive two-day, Harvard-accredited virtual conference that equips clinicians with essential skills in psychosocial oncology, from managing cancer-related mental health conditions to addressing substance use, bereavement, and supportive care needs across diverse patient populations.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will be offering its second annual virtual conference accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course, which has been expanded to two days based on audience feedback, will focus on the psychosocial care of patients living with cancer. With 1 out of 3 people diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life, there is an increasing need for cancer-related training among health care professionals.
On conference day one, psychosocial oncology experts will discuss and review the impact of cancer on the mental health of patients, caregivers, and families throughout the trajectory of cancer care starting at diagnosis, through treatment, and survivorship. Health care providers will learn about the diagnosis and management of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and demoralization, as well as opportunities for interventions to improve quality of life and coping. Day two will feature expert discussion of substance use disorders, the role of psychedelics and cannabis in oncology care, and deeper exploration of navigating challenging patient interactions, bereavement, support groups, and the care of young adults and pediatric populations.
All clinicians interested in learning more about the care of individuals living with cancer are encouraged to attend, including psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and primary care providers.
Learning Objectives
- Identify psychosocial stressors faced by patients living with cancer.
- Recognize skills in managing the psychosocial needs of these patients.
- Understand the impact of cancer and cancer treatments on patients and their support systems.
Target Audience
Best for oncologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses who want updates on comprehensive psychosocial care for cancer patients.
Who Should Participate
Primary Care Physicians, Physician Assistants, Specialty, Social workers, Psychiatrists Physicians, Psychologists, and Others
+ Topics:
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01 Approaching Cancer Care for the Whole Patient
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02 Overview of Cancer Treatment and Treatment Side Effects
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03 Adjustment to Illness
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04 Couples and Families
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05 Morning Q&A Courtney Bitz; Eileen Joyce; Damien Miran; Cristina Pozo-Kaderman; Anna Muriel
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06 Anxiety
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07 Depression
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08 Survivorship
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09 Spiritual Care (Moderated Discussion)
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10 Afternoon Q&A Stephanie Tung; Timothy Steinhoff; Carrie Wu; Stephen Conway; Leora Lowenthal; John Peteet; Damien Mir
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11 Psychedelics
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12 Substance usemisuse
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13 Cannabis
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14 Navigating Challenging Patients
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15 Morning Q&A Roxanne Sholevar; Miryam Yusufov; Ilana Braun; Stephanie Tung; Michelle Jacobo
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16 Bereavement
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16 Sue Morris Recording 2026
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17 Facilitating Cancer Support Groups
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18 Existential Distress and End of Life Issues
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19 Pediatric Psychosocial Care (Moderated Discussion)
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20 Care of Young Adults
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21 Afternoon Q&A Sue Morris; Tricia Hughes; Leora Lowenthal; Amanda Moment; Kate Lally; Joan Hanania; Cristina Pozo-Kaderman
