Harvard Psychosocial Oncology What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient 2026

• Target Audience: oncologists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians
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Psychosocial Oncology: What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient

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.

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:

01 Approaching Cancer Care for the Whole Patient

02 Overview of Cancer Treatment and Treatment Side Effects

03 Adjustment to Illness

04 Couples and Families

05 Morning Q&A Courtney Bitz; Eileen Joyce; Damien Miran; Cristina Pozo-Kaderman; Anna Muriel

06 Anxiety

07 Depression

08 Survivorship

09 Spiritual Care (Moderated Discussion)

10 Afternoon Q&A Stephanie Tung; Timothy Steinhoff; Carrie Wu; Stephen Conway; Leora Lowenthal; John Peteet; Damien Mir

11 Psychedelics

12 Substance usemisuse

13 Cannabis

14 Navigating Challenging Patients

15 Morning Q&A Roxanne Sholevar; Miryam Yusufov; Ilana Braun; Stephanie Tung; Michelle Jacobo

16 Bereavement

16 Sue Morris Recording 2026

17 Facilitating Cancer Support Groups

18 Existential Distress and End of Life Issues

19 Pediatric Psychosocial Care (Moderated Discussion)

20 Care of Young Adults

21 Afternoon Q&A Sue Morris; Tricia Hughes; Leora Lowenthal; Amanda Moment; Kate Lally; Joan Hanania; Cristina Pozo-Kaderman