For Joan, learning she had a second cancer wasn’t as devastating as hearing from her genetic counselor that, because of her genetic profile, she was at an increased risk for developing breast, colon and pancreatic cancer. Now she was not only facing active treatment for one cancer, but surveillance for a second cancer and grappling …
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Social Determinants of Health and Cancer Care ASCO Podcast Series In fall 2020, the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released an educational podcast series on Social Determinants of Health. Dr. Lori Pearce (the President of ASCO at the time of the podcast’s release) made it her mission to advance the delivery of equitable …
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that has remained constant in my life is gratitude for the AOSW community. Being a part of this organization has brought connection to other oncology social workers, knowledge and opportunity into my life. AOSW offers many benefits to its individual members as well as the oncology community as a …