Sexuality SIG: A Good Start
“I am not sure how I can make time to assess sexual health.” “I barely have 10 minutes to do a psychosocial.” “I have no privacy in my infusion clinic.”
“I am not sure how I can make time to assess sexual health.” “I barely have 10 minutes to do a psychosocial.” “I have no privacy in my infusion clinic.”
The National Comprehensive Cancer Coalition Network (NCCN) defines adolescents and young adults (AYAs) as people ages 15 to 39 at the time of a cancer diagnosis. According to NCCN, in comparison to older adults and children, the AYA population has experienced minimal improvement in survival rates over the last two decades. When facing cancer, the …
Adolescents & Young Adults SIG: Promoting Awareness and Inspiring Quality of Care Read More »
Interviewed by Alison Sachs, MSW, CSW, OSW-C AOSW President-Elect
In July, I had the great privilege of attending and presenting at the 7th Annual Spirituality and Health Summer Institute that was hosted in Washington, DC by the George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health, aka “G-Wish." In contrast to a large conference, this institute was relatively small and intimate (approximately 65 participants and 20 presenters), …
Spirituality SIG: Highlights of the 7th Annual Spirituality and Health Summer Institute Read More »
Almost 25 years ago, Nancy Cruzan died following a lengthy and very public court battle, amid national media attention, at a time when her family wished only for peace and privacy. Nancy’s sister, Chris Cruzan White, died of ovarian cancer this past August, in the embrace of her family, and with only the attention of …
Ethics SIG: Beyond Advance Directives – Advance Care Planning Read More »
Several members of the Blood Cancer (formerly BMT) Special Interest Group (SIG) have been busy participating in the System Capacity Initiative (SCI), led by the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP) /Be The Match®. The SCI is a collaborative effort across a broad group of stakeholders in the field of blood and marrow transplantation. Its goal …
Greetings, AOSW members! As the Director-at-Large, I am responsible for the states in the Eastern Region, and I am also the liaison for AOSW’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
Recently, I made the transition from pediatric social work to adult oncology social work. When I tell people that I used to work in pediatrics they raise their eyebrows and smile indulgently, as if a pediatric hospital is a magical land of brightly colored walls and stuffed animals. While pediatrics and adult medicine differ, I …
Over the last year, AOSW’s former SIG on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM SIG) changed its name to the Integrative Oncology SIG, as recommended by the SIG members. The change is intended to reflect the fact that these approaches are not used just as an adjunct to conventional treatment, but are now ideally and practically …
Integrative Oncology SIG: What’s in a Name and Leadership Change? Read More »
Good oncology social workers know a little something about cancer. Great oncology social workers know a lot about psychosocial stress and coping. Exceptional oncology social workers never forget to learn about pain.