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

Key Highlights

• Comprehensive two-day review of psychosocial oncology care
• Practical approaches to depression, anxiety, and adjustment to illness
• Support for caregivers, couples, families, and cancer survivors
• Guidance for navigating challenging patient interactions
• Discussion of substance use, cannabis, and psychedelics in oncology
• Bereavement, existential distress, and end-of-life support
• Care of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations
• Includes 22 recorded videos and 22 PDF educational resources

Mental Health & Adjustment

Adjustment to illness, anxiety, depression, demoralization, emotional distress, coping, quality of life, and survivorship.

Patients, Caregivers & Families

The impact of cancer on patients, couples, caregivers, children, families, relationships, communication, and support systems.

Substance Use & Emerging Topics

Substance use and misuse, psychedelics, cannabis, clinical considerations, and difficult patient interactions.

Supportive & End-of-Life Care

Bereavement, cancer support groups, spiritual care, existential distress, young adult care, pediatric care, and end-of-life issues.

By Completing This Course, You Will Be Able To:

• Identify psychosocial stressors faced by patients living with cancer
• Recognize skills for managing the psychosocial needs of oncology patients
• Understand the impact of cancer and treatment on patient support systems
• Recognize anxiety, depression, demoralization, and adjustment difficulties
• Support patients, caregivers, couples, and families throughout cancer care
• Navigate substance use, misuse, cannabis, and psychedelic-related discussions
• Apply practical strategies when managing challenging patient interactions
• Support patients and families during bereavement and end-of-life care
• Facilitate or support effective cancer support groups
• Recognize the psychosocial needs of pediatric and young adult populations

Learn from the course directors and Dana-Farber specialists experienced in psychosocial oncology, psychiatry, psychology, young adult oncology, supportive care, and interdisciplinary education.

DM

Damien M. Miran, MD

Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteAdult Psychosocial Oncology

Psychiatry • Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

CP

Cristina Pozo-Kaderman, PhD

Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteDirector, Young Adult Program

Senior Psychologist • Psycho-Oncology

Additional Course Faculty

Courtney Bitz, LICSW

Ilana Braun, MD

Stephen Conway, MD

Elizabeth Farrell, LICSW

Joan Hanania, PhD

Tricia Hughes, LICSW

Michelle Jacobo, PhD

Eileen Joyce, LICSW

Kate Lally, MD

Leora Lowenthal, LICSW

Amanda Moment, LICSW

Sue Morris, PsyD

Rebecca Morse, LICSW

Anna Nina Muriel, MD

John Peteet, PhD

Roxanne Sholevar, MD

Timothy Steinhoff, MD

Stephanie Tung, MD

Carrie Wu, MD

Miryam Yusufov, PhD

This course is designed for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, oncologists, hematologists, primary care physicians, internal medicine physicians, family medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, counselors, supportive-care professionals, residents, fellows, and other clinicians caring for individuals and families affected by cancer.

Study the sessions at your own pace through on-demand access.

22 Video Sessions

Complete two-day program covering essential psychosocial oncology topics.

22 PDF Resources

Accompanying educational materials are included with the course package.

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Important Note: This product contains recorded, on-demand educational materials. It is not registration for the original live conference. The recorded package does not include live participation, CME credit, CE credit, or an official certificate.

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