Oncology and Palliative Social Work

Susan Hedlund, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW is the Director of Patient & Family Services for the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU). Bryan Miller, LCSW, OSW-C is the Director of Psychosocial Support Services at Atlanta Cancer Care, which is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, and Assistant Director of the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Grace Christ, PHD, DSW is Professor Emerita and Research Scientist at the Columbia University School of Social Work. Dr. Christ was formerly the director of social work at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and is a founding and past-president of the Association of Oncology Social Work as well as a co-founder of the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network (SWHPN). Carolyn Messner, DSW, BCD, FAPOS, FAOSW, LCSW-R is the Senior Director of Education and Training, CancerCare.

Preface Pairing Oncology and Palliative Social Work: Why Now?

Section I Perspectives in Oncology and Palliative Social Work
1 Overview of Diagnosing and Treating Cancer
2 The Changing Landscape of Cancer Treatment
3 Equity, Racism, Cultural Competence & Cultural Humility in Oncology Social Work Practice
4 Social Determinants of Health: Cancer-Related Health Disparities and Financial Toxicity
5 Unprecedented Challenges: Cancer Care Amid Pandemics, Disasters & Other Traumatic Events
6 Beyond Survival: Survivorship, Integrative Programs, Lifestyle and Rehabilitation
7 Innovative Models in Palliative Care in Oncology

Section II Clinical Issues & Interventions
8 Beyond Distress Screening: The Future of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care
9 Psychosocial Aspects of Cancer
10 Finding Comfort: Pain, Symptom, and Treatment-Related Toxicity Management
11 A Novel Collaborative Care Model for People with Cancer and Serious Mental Illness
12 Interprofessional Spiritual Care Along the Cancer Care Trajectory
13 The Burdens and Rewards of Informal Cancer Caregivers: Issues and Interventions
14 Palliative and Hospice Care at the End of Life: Walking Alongside Patients and Families
15 Grief, Loss, and Bereavement in Oncology and Palliative Care

Section III Population Highlights: Underrepresented, Underserved and Vulnerable Populations
16 The Older Person With Cancer
17 Cancer in Middle Age
18 Children, Teens, and Young Adults With Cancer
19 Palliative Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI) Persons Coping with Cancer
20 America's Growing Multicultural and Diverse Populations: Implications for Oncology and Palliative Care

Section IV Professional Issues
21 Ethical and Legal Issues in Oncology and Palliative Social Work
22 Living & Working Through Pandemics, Disasters & Other Traumatic Events: Impact on Professionals
23 Professional Social Work Development and Sustainability
24 The Increasing Role of Credentialing, Certification and Continuing Education
25 How Technology Is Transforming Oncology and Palliative Care: Opportunities & Challenges
26 Leadership Development in Oncology and Palliative Social work
27 Creating Partnerships: Fostering Collaboration and Managing Conflict
28 Capturing the Contribution of International Oncology and Palliative Social Work

Epilogue Where Do We Go From Here? Future Directions