Handbook of Oncology Social Work

Grace Christ, DSW/PhD, Professor Emerita, Columbia University School of Social Work.

Carolyn Messner, DSW, OSW-C, LCSW-R, Director of Education and Training, CancerCare.

Lynn Behar, PhD, LICSW, OSW-C, Founder, Carol LaMare Initiative, University of Washington School of Social Work.

Annamma Abraham Kaba, LCSW-R, MSW
Clinical Supervisor and Program Coordinator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Hannah Allison, MSW, LCSWA
Graduate Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
Department of Social Work
Raleigh, NC

Gunnar Almgren BA, MA, MSW, PhD
Associate Professor of Social Work and Social Welfare
University of Washington
School of Social Work
Seattle, WA

Terry Altilio, LCSW, ACSW
Social Work Coordinator
Beth Israel Medical Center
Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care
New York, NY

Jeasmine E. Aizvera, MSSW, LCSW-C, BCD
Assistant Chief for Performance Improvement
CAPT, United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Social Work Department
Bethesda, MD

Amanda Amodio, BS, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Consultant
Refugee Immigrant Fund (RIF)
New York, NY

Mark E. Anderson, JD, MSSW, LMSW
Social Work Counselor
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

Christopher Anrig, LCSW-R, BA, MSSW
Clinical Social Worker
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Department of Social Work
Lecturer of Social Work in Psychiatry
Cornell Medical College
New York, NY

Upal Basu Roy, MS, PhD, MPH
Assistant Research Scientist
NYU School of Medicine
New York, NY

Lynn Behar, PhD, LICSW, OSW-C
Founder, Carol LaMare Initiative
University of Washington School of Social Work
Co-Chair, Advisory BoardCancer Lifeline Services
Seattle, WA

Rebecca G. Block, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Assistant Prof. of Medicine
Oregon Health Sciences University
Adolescent and Young Adult
Oncology Psychosocial Research Leader
Knight Cancer Institute
Portland, OR

Amy Z. Boelk, MSSW, PhD
Professor
University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point Dept. Of Sociology & Social Work
Stevens Point, WI

Sage Bolte, PhD, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Director
Inova Cancer Services
Life with Cancer TM, Inova Heath System
Fairfax, VA

Jane Bowling, BA, MS, MSW, DSW
Retired Director of Social Work
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Karen Bullock PhD, MSW, BSW
Professor
North Carolina State University
Deptartment of Social Work
Raleigh, NC

Barry D. Bultz, PhD
Professor and Head
University of Calgary
Division of Psychosocial Oncology,
Faculty of Medicine
Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Calgary, AB Canada

Mary Ann Burg, MSW, PhD
Professor
University of Central Florida
School of Social Work
Orlando, FL

Christa G. Burke, MSW, LCSW
Social Worker
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Palliative Care Team
St. Louis, MO

Heather Campbell-Enns, PhD, MSc, Bed
PhD Candidate
University of Manitoba
Interdisciplinary Cancer Control
Research Studies Coordinator
CancerCare Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB Canada

Deborah Carr, PhD
Professor of Sociology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ

Rosalie Canosa, MSW, MPA
New York, NY

Cecilia Chan, PhD
Head of Department of Social Work and Social Administration
University of Hong Kong
Centre of Behavioral Health
Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Maria Chi, MS, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor, Intern Program Coordinator
CancerCare
New York, NY

Amy Yin Man Chow, BSoSc, MSocSc, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Hong Kong
Department of Social Work & Social Administration Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Grace Christ, PhD, DSW
Professor Emerita and Research Scientist
Columbia University
School of Social Work
Seattle, WA

Nancy Cincotta, MSW, MPhil
Psychosocial Director
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake
Adjunct Faculty
Mount Sinai School of MedicineDepartment of Behavioral Medicine
Casco, ME

Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, MSW, MPH
Past Chief Executive Officer
National Association of Social Workers
Washington, DC

Karen Clark, MS
Program Manager
City of Hope
Department of Supportive Care Medicine
Duarte, CA

Paul G. Clark, PhD, MSW
Assistant Professor
University of North Florida
Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
Jacksonville, FL

Stacy Collins, MSW
Senior Practice Associate
National Association of Social Workers
Washington, DC

Yvette Colón, PhD, ACSW, BCD
Assistant Professor
Eastern Michigan University
School of Social Work
Ypsilanti, MI

Erin Columbus, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor/Program Director of Online Services
CancerCare
New York, NY

Constance Connor, BA, MSW, LCSW
Pediatric Oncology Social Worker
Life with Cancer TM, Inova Heath System
Fairfax, VA

Nancy Contro, MSW, LCSW
Director
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital At Stanford
Bereavement and Family Guidance Program and the Family Partners Program
Palo Alto, CA

Catherine Credeur, MSW, LMSW, OSW-C
Social Worker
University of Texas Southwestern
Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center
Dallas, TX

Penny Damaskos, PhD, LCSW, OSW-C
Director
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Department of Social Work
New York, NY

Sheila Damore-Petingola, BSW, MSW, RSW
Faculty Appointment - Lecturer
Northern Ontario School of Med., Laurentian University, Lakehead University
Division of Human Sciences
Coordinator, Supportive Care Oncology Network - NE Region
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Health Sciences North/Horizon Sante-NordNortheast Cancer Centre
Sudbury, ON Canada

Louisa Daratsos, PhD, LCSW
Psychosocial Coordinator for Oncology/Palliative Care
VA New York Harbor Healthcare System
Brooklyn, NY

Cindy Davis, PhD
Professor
University of Tennessee
College of Social Work
Nashville, TN

Kim Day, MSSA, LISW-S, OSW-C, ACHP-SW
Clinical Oncology Social Worker
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
Cleveland, OH

Richard R. Dickens, MS, LCSW-R, DPNAP
Clinical Supervisor, Mind-Body Project Coordinator
CancerCare
Mentor, Leadership Fellowship
Zelda Foster Studies Program in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
NYU Silver School of Social Work
New York, NY

Laurel Eskra Tropeano, BA, MSW
Palliative Care Social Worker
The Denver Hospice
Kaiser Special Services
Denver, CO

Lorena Estrada-Martinez, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
University of Massachusetts
College of Public and Community Service
Boston, MA

Wendy J. Evans, MSW, MBA, LCSW
Assistant Vice President, Clinical Services
Cenikor Foundation
Houston, TX

Teresa Evans-Campbell, PhD, MSW
Associate Professor of Social Work
University of Washington
School of Social Work
Seattle, WA

Elizabeth Ezra, LCSW, OSW-C
Pancreatic Cancer Program Coordinator
CancerCare
New York, NY

Ann Fairchild, LCSW
Former President
Association of Oncology Social Work
Deerfield, IL

Anna Faul, BSc, MSSW, PhD
Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
University of Louisville
Kent School of Social Work
Louisville, KY

Stacy Stickney Ferguson, MSW, LICSW
President, Board of Directors
APOSW
Manager, Education and Outreach, Patient and Health Professional Services
National Marrow Donor Program, Be the Match
Mineapolis, MN

Iris Cohen Fineberg, PhD, MSW, ACSW, OSW-C
Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Stony Brook University
School of Social Welfare
Stony Brook, NY

Stewart B. Fleishman, MD, BS
Founding Director
Continuum Cancer Centers of New York
Cancer Supportive Services
Cathedral City, CA

Les Gallo-Silver, LCSW-R
Associate Professor of Health Services
LaGuardia Community College/City University of New York
Health Sciences Department
New York, NY

Patrick Garbe, BA
Electronic Discovery Specialist
New York Law Firm
New York, NY

Daniel Gardner, PhD, LCSW
Associate Professor
Hunter College, City University of New York
Silberman School of Social Work
New York, NY

Sarah Gehlert, MA, MSW, PhD
E. Desmond Lee Professor of Racial & Ethnic Diversity
George Warren Brown School of Social Work
Professor
Washington University
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine St. Louis, MO

Brian Giddens, LICSW, ACSW
Director of Social Work and Care Coordination
University of Washington Medical Center
Clinical ProfessorUniversity of Washington School of Social Work
Seattle, WA

Susan Glaser, LCSW
Senior Clinical Social Worker
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

William Goeren, LCSW, ACSW
Director of Clinical Program
Coordinator of LGBT Program
CancerCare National Office
New York, NY

Karen Gold, BEd, MSW
Social Worker, Interprofessional Education Coordinator
Women's College HospitalAdjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Social Work
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON Canada

Greta Greer, MSW, LCSW, BA
Director of Survivor Programs
American Cancer Society
Atlanta, GA

Shannon Groff, MSc, BSc
Provincial Screening for Distress Coordinator
Community Oncology
Alberta Health Services, Cancer Care
Holy Cross SiteUniversity of Calgary
Calgary, AB Canada

Sheila L. Hammer, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Program Director
Cancer Support Community Santa Monica
Los Angeles, CA

Richard T. Hara, PhD, MSSW
Assistant Director of Field Education, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Columbia University School of Social Work
New York, NY

Lou Harms, BA, BSW, MSW, PhD
Associate Professor, Deputy Head
The University of Melbourne
Department of Social Work
Melbourne, Australia

Karen Kell Hartman, LCSW, MSW, OSW-C
Senior Clinical Social Worker
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Commack, NY

Barbara Head, PhD, RN, CHPN, ACSW, FPCN
Associate Professor
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Kent School of Social Work
Louisville, KY

Christine Healy, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL

Susan Hedlund, Bs, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Faculty
Portland State University
Graduate School of Social Work
School of Medicine-Oregon Health & Sciences Manager-Patient/Family Support Services
Knight Cancer Institute
Portland, OR

Julie Keany Hodorowski, RN, MA
Clinical Chemotherapy Coordinator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Darrell Hudson, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Washington University in St. Louis
Brown School of Social Work
St. Louis, MO

Kerry Irish, BS, MSW
Clinical Social Worker
The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing
Lewiston, ME

Terry Irish, BA, M.Div., D.Min., BCC
Chaplain
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA

Barbara L. Jones, PhD, MSW
Associate Professor
The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work
Assistant Dean for Health Affairs
The Institute for Grief, Loss and Family Survival
Austin, TX

Karen Kayser, PhD, MSW
Professor, Renato LaRocca Chair Oncology Social Work
University of Louisville
Kent School of Social Work
Louisville, KY

Victoria Kennedy, MSW, LCSW
Vice President, Program Development & Delivery
Cancer Support Community
Washington, DC

Jeanne Kerwin, DMH
Ethics & Palliative Care Program Manager
Overlook Medical Center
Atlantic Health System
Atlanta, GA

Roz Kleban, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor/Program Coordinator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Breast and Imaging Center
New York, NY

Louise Knight, MSW, LCSW-C, OSW-C
Director of Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Baltimore, MD

Caroline Kornhauser, MPH
Education Outreach Coordinator
CancerCare
New York, NY

Betty J. Kramer, PhD, MSSW
Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Social Work
Madison, WI

Virginia Krawiec, MPA
Program Director
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Health Professional Training in Cancer Control
Atlanta, GA

Jessica Hope LePak, MSW
Research Associate, PhD Student
University of Washington
School of Social Work
Seattle, WA

Carrie Lethborg, PhD, MSW, BSW
Clinical Leaders, Cancer Social Work Co-ordinatory, Psychosocial Cancer Research
St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy
Research Fellow
Monash University, Clayton
Resarch Fellow (Hon)
Peter Mac Callum Cancer Centre, Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia

Pamela ui-Yu Leung, PhD, BSW
Director of Rehabilitation
Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation
Honorary Assistant Professor and Honorary Research Fellow
University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Jane Levy, MS, LCSW-R
Director of Patient Assistance Programs
CancerCare
New York, NY

Frances Marcus Lewis, PhD, MN, MA, BSN
Professor & Affiliate
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
School of Nursing
Endowed Professorship, Professor of Nursing Leadership
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Taryn Lindhorst, PhD, MSW, BA
Carol LaMare Associate Professor of Social Work
University of Washington
School of Social Work
Seattle, WA

Matthew Loscalzo, MSW, BA, LCSW
Liliane Elkins Professor in Supportive Care Programs
Department of Population Sciences
Administrative Director
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Executive Director
Department of Supportive Care Medicine
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA

Mandy Lowe, BSc(OT), MSc, OT Reg (Ont)
Director, Education and Professional Development
University Health Network
Co-Director, UHN International Centre for Education
University of Toronto
Associate Director
Rehab Medicine, University of Toronto
Centre for Interprofessional Education
Toronto, ON Canada

Carol P. Marcusen, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Director of Social Services, Patient Education, and Spiritual Care
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Keck Medical Center of USC
Los Angeles, CA

Debra Mattison, MSW, LMSW, OSW-C, BCD
Adjunct Lecturer
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
Oncology Social Worker
St. Joseph Mercy Cancer Care Center
Ann Arbor, MI

Carole Mayer, PhD, RSW
Director of Research and Regional Clinical Lead for the Supportive Care Oncology Program
Northeast Cancer Centre,
Health Sciences North/Horizon Sante Nord
Sudbury, ON Canada

Angela McCabe, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Director of Psychosocial Support Services and Community Outreach
Saint Barnabas Medical Center Cancer Program
Livingston, NJ

Paula G. McCarthy, MSW, BA, ACSW, LCSW
Medical Social Work
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN

Michele McCourt
Director
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
New York, NY

Patricia McGillicuddy, BA, BSW, MSW
Director of Professional Practice, Collaborative Academic Practice
University Health Network
Lecturer, Faculty of Social Work
University of Toronto School of Social Work
Toronto, ON Canada

Cynthia Medeiros, MSW, LICSW
Psychotherapist
Atlantic Counseling
Weymouth, MA

Carolyn Messner, DSW, MSW, BCD, ACSW, OSW-C, LCSW-R
Director of Education and Training
CancerCare
Adjunct Lecturer
The Silberman School of Social Work
New York, NY

Margaret Weld Meyer, BSW, MSW, MBA, LCSW, OSW-C
Director of Social Work
The University of Texas MD
Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

Jennifer Mills, PhD, MSW, MPH
Advocacy Relations
Genentech, a Member of the Roche Group
South San Francisco, CA

Margrett R. Myhre, MSSW, LCSW
Social Work Counselor
The University of Texas, MD
Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

Mary Beth Morrissey, PhD, MPH, JD
Research Fellow; Program Director, Post-Masters Healthcare Management Certificate Program
Fordham University Schools of Business
West Harrison, NY

Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Program Manager, Quality and Research, Cancer Support Services
Providence Cancer Center
Portland, OR

Nancy W. Newman, BA, MSW
Director, Patient Support and Advocacy
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL

Lisa O'Brien, LCSW, OSW-C
Social Work Coordinator
Clinic Cancer Care
Association of Oncology Social Work Director at Large, Western Region
AOSW
Great Falls, MT

Rachel Odo, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
CancerCare, Inc.
New York, NY

Julianne S. Oktay, MSW, PhD
Professor Emeritus
University of Maryland
School of Social Work
Baltimore, MD

Shirley Otis-Green, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Founder and Consultant
CollaborativeCaring
Toluca Lake, CA

Lynne E. Padgett, PhD
Program Director, Behavioral Research Program
Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences
DHHS/NCI/DCCPS
Behavioral Research Program
Rockville, MD

Guadalupe R. Palos, LMSW, RN
Manager, Clinical Protocol Administration, Cancer Survivorship
The University of Texas MD
Anderson Cancer Center
Office of Cancer Survivorship
Division of Medical Affairs
Houston, TX

Carly Parry, PhD, MSW, MA
Program Director
National Cancer Institute
Behavioral Research Program/Process of Care Research Branch
Rockville, MD

Lissa Parsonnet, Ph.D, LCSW
Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Consultant
Private Practice
Montclair, NJ

Kate Pederson, MSW, LICSW
Patient and Health Professional Services
Be The Match, National Marrow Donor Program
Minneapolis, MN

Shlomit Perry, MSW, PhD
Head of the Psychosocial Oncology Service
Beilinson Hospital
Davidoff Cancer Center
Petach Tikva, Israel

Jayne Phillips, BASW, MS, ANP-C
Nurse Practitioner, Pain and Palliative Care Consult Service
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD

G. Stephane Philogene, MSc, PhD
Deputy Director
National Institutes of Health
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Bethesda, MD

Stacy S. Remke, LICSW
Faculty
University of Minnesota
School of Social Work
Minneapolis, MN

Rian Rodriguez, MPH
Director, Patient Navigator Program
American Cancer Society, Inc.
New York, NY

Elizabeth A. Rohan, PhD, MSW
Health Scientist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
Chamblee, GA

Max Rorty, LCSW
Case Manager and Consultant
Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA

Connie Rust, BS, MSSW, PhD
Assistant Professor
South College School of Pharmacy
Knoxville, TN

Alison Mayer Sachs, MSW, CSW, OSW-C
Director Community Outreach, Patient Support Services
Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center
Instructor, Graduate Medical Program
Eisenhower Medical Center
Family Practice & Internal Medicine, Residency Program
Rancho Mirage, CA

Ursula M. Sansom-Daly, BA (Hons I), PhD
Post-doctoral research officer
Sydney Children's Hospital
Kids Cancer Centre,
Clinical Psychologist
Sydney Children's and Prince of Wales Hospitals
Sydney Youth Cancer Service
Randwick, NSW Australia

Tara Schapmire, PhD, MSSW, CSW, CCM, OSW-C
Assistand Professor
University of Louisville
School of Medicine
Affiliated Assistant Professor
University of Louisville
Kent School of Social Work
Louisville, KY

Hester Hill Schnipper, BA, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C
Program Manager, Oncology Social Work
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA

Johanna Schutte, BA, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Oncology Social Worker
Ochsner Medical Center/Cancer Institute
New Orleans, LA

Jennifer L. Scott, PhD, MCP, Grad Dip (Psych), BA
Professor of Clinical Psychology, Associate Head (Psychology)
University of Tasmania
School of Medicine, Faculty of Health
Hobart, Tasmania Australia

Carole F. Seddon, LCSW-C. BCD, OSW-C, AM
Director of Cancer Counseling Center
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine, Department of Oncology
Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program
Baltimore, MD

Kate Shafer, MSW
Social Worker
Children's National Health System
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
Thriving After Cancer Program
Washington, DC

Katie Schultz, BA, MSW PhD
Student
University of Washington
School of Social Work
Seattle, WA

Kathryn M. Smolinski, MSW, JD
Director
Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Wayne State University Law School Detroit, MI

Mary Sormanti, MS, PhD, MSW
Professor of Professional Practice
Columbia University
School of Social Work
New York, NY

Gary L. Stein, JD, MSW
Professor
Yeshiva University
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
New York, NY

Melissa Sileo Stewart, MSW, LCSW
Director, Navigation Services
LIVESTRONG Foundation
Austin, TX

Donna Suckow, BA, MSW, MBA, LCSW
Associate Director
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Social Work
Houston, TX

Bridget Sumser, BA, MSW
Director of Palliative Social Work
Winthrop University Hospital
Division of Palliative Medicine and Bioethics
Mineola, NY

Stephen Taplin, MD, MPH
Chief, Process of Care Research Branch, Behavioral Research Program
National Cancer Institute
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
Rockville, MD

Jill Taylor-Brown, MSW, RSW
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Social Work
University of Manitoba
Director of Patient and Family Support Services
CancerCare Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB Canada

Brian Tomlinson, MPA, BSW
Chief Program and Communications Officer
CancerCare
New York, NY

Matthew A. Town, MPH, BS
PhD Candidate
Portland State University
Department of Sociology
Portland, OR

Analisa Trott, LCSW
Pediatric Oncology and Neuro-Oncology Social Work Clinician
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
Palo Alto, CA

Virginia Vaitones, MSW, OSW-C
Oncology Social Worker
Penbay Medical Center
Rockport, ME

Ashley Varner, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C, OSW-C
Manager, Psychosocial Oncology Support Program
DeCesaris Cancer Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center
Ph.D. Candidate
The Catholic University of America
Annapolis, MD

Kate Wakelin, BS(Nursing), Graduate Diploma (Psycho-Oncology), Honorary Assocaite (Research)
Program Manager, Telephone and Internet Support Groups
Cancer Information and Support Service
Cancer Council Victoria
Carlton, Victoria Australia

Deborah Waldrop, MSW, PhD
Professor, Associate Dean for Faculty Development
University of Buffalo
School of Social Work
Buffalo NY

Katherine Walsh PhD, MSW, LICSW
Professor
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Karina L. Walters L., PhD, MSW
Professor and Associate Dean of Research for School of Social Work
University of Washington
School of Social Work
Seattle, WA

Sherri Weisenfluh, LCSW, ACHP-SW
Retired Clinical Officer, Counseling
Hospice of the Bluegrass
Lexington, KY

Anjanette Wells, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Assistant Professor
School of Social Work/Public Heatlh
Affiliated Faculty
Interdisciplinary Program in Urban Studies & Center on Urban Research & Public Policy
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO

Allison Werner-Lin, PhD, LCSW
Assistant Professor of Social Policy and Practice
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Lori Wiener, PhD, DCSW
Co-Director, Behavioral Science Core
Head, Psychosocial Support and Research Program
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health, Pediatric Oncology Branch
Bethesda, MD

Debra Wolf, BS, JD
Supervising Attorney
LegalHealth, New York Legal Assistance Group
Adjunct Professor of Law
Fordham University School of Law
New York, NY

Margaret S. Wool, Ph.D, LICSW, BCD, MSW
Clinical Associate PRofessor
Brown University
Warren Alpert Medical School Department of Family Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior Brown University School of Public Health, Department of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Clinical ConsultantNorthMain Radiation Oncology
Providence, RI

James R. Zabora, Sc D, MSW
Director of Research & Professional Development
Life with Cancer TM
Inova Health System
Fairfax, VA

Sima Zadeh, PsyD
Pediatric Psychology Fellow
National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, MD

Brad Zebrack, PhD, MSW, MPH
Associate Professor
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
Ann Arbor, MI

"For decades, the Institute of Medicine has released one report after another lamenting the gap between the recognition that cancer affects the whole person, and our ability to address the human needs of the growing population of cancer survivors and their loved ones. With the inaugural publication of the Handbook of Oncology Social Work, help is at hand. This long-awaited volume, written by pioneers in the field of oncology social work, provides a wealth of evidence-based information on how to deliver cancer care for the whole person in a rapidly evolving health care delivery system Kudos to the editors of and many contributors to this outstanding volume, a must read for anyone practicing in oncology. --Julia H. Rowland, PhD, Director, Office of Cancer Survivorship, National Cancer Institute, NIH/DHHS

"We welcome with great anticipation this comprehensive new Handbook of Oncology Social Work. The Handbookr addresses those issues frequently associated with the social needs of patients including psychological and bereavement issues. Uniquely, it also includes in-depth chapters on current topics such as identifying distress earlier, approaches to diversity issues so frequent in our patient populations, and concepts brought about by longer survivorship. Never before has excellence in care for patients with cancer required as strong a multidisciplinary team as now: this new resource will contribute not only to social workers, but also to all involved with patients and families in the cancer setting. The breadth of experience of the editors and authors is clear throughout the book and enhances its value for all health care professionals in oncology." --Richard J. Gralla, MD, FACP, Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center

"While there have been significant medical advances and increasing numbers of cancer survivors, the human adaptive challenges to this disease have in fact become more complex and long term. Social workers are at the forefront of developing, implementing, and evaluating a broad range of psychosocial services for this population. The Handbook of Oncology Social Work offers educators as well as new and seasoned professionals a wealth of evidence based information, practice wisdom, and the lived experiences of patients and families to undergird their teaching and provision of care. It is an indispensable text and resource for all educators and practitioners in health care." --Jeanette C. Takamura, MSW, PhD, Dean and Professor, Columbia University School of Social Work

The Handbook of Oncology Social Work is an exceptional, state-of-the-art book that clearly addresses the key issues confronting oncology social workers today. The book emphasizes social work's strong values for sharing decision-making, helping the most vulnerable and distressed, and reducing health disparity. It is an essential resource for social workers and other professionals who want to provide high quality, evidenced-based care to people with cancer and their family members." --Laurel Northouse PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita, University of Michigan

"The inaugural Handbook of Oncology Social Work is truly a social work masterpiece. The editors have gathered the experts in the field to compile the most recent evidence-based data in terms of screening, assessment, and interventions that can provide the greatest benefit to cancer patients and their families." --James Zabora, ScD, MSW, Director, Research & Professional Development, Life with Cancer©, Inova Health System; Assistant Professor of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; President-Elect, APOS

The Handbook of Oncology Social Work is a comprehensive manual addressing the multiple roles and evolving practice of this specialty. By providing psychosocial support beginning at diagnosis and palliative care through the end of life, navigating financial issues and ongoing changes in the health care system, and helping simplify the complexity of the new era of genomic profiling and targeted therapies, the oncology social worker plays a critical role in enabling patients to optimize quality of life while dealing with the emotional, social, physical and financial burdens of cancer. This handbook is an invaluable resource for the entire cancer community." --Julie R. Gralow, MD, Professor and Director, Breast Medical Oncology, Jill Bennett Endowed Professorship in Breast Cancer, University of Washington School of Medicine; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

"It is extremely rare for there to be a textbook that is simultaneously so comprehensive, well researched and clinically practical. [This handbook] is clearly the new gold standard for oncology social work. But to say that this textbook is limited to social workers or cancer alone grossly misses the point. The clinical, educational and research implications of this monumental accomplishment are relevant for other health care professionals and chronic illnesses. The editors and authors represent the encyclopedic wisdom and diversity of thinking of many of the foundational leaders in the field and across disciplines. Significantly, there are also provocative contributions by many evolving leaders in psychosocial oncology which deeply enriches this 'must own' treasure trove of compassionate expertise. --Matthew J. Loscalzo, LCSW, Liliane Elkins Professor in Supportive Care Programs; Administrative Director, Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center

"Persons with cancers are confronted with a deluge of information and decisions about their illnesses and the impact on their lives. Oncology social workers play a crucial role in helping patients and caregivers navigate this sea of choices. The Handbook of Oncology Social Work encompasses the breadth and depth of expertise and compassion that oncology social workers bring to individuals and families living with cancers." --Mark G. Kris, MD, Attending Physician, Thoracic Oncology Service; The William and Joy Ruane Chair in Thoracic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

"The Handbook of Oncology Social Work comes at a perfect time. Since beginning my career 23 years ago, I have seen the challenges of serving oncology patients and their families become exceedingly complex, with rising incidents of cancer, many more individuals living with cancer, and increasing numbers of survivors, many of whom, however, experience a reduced quality of life linked to treatment side effects. The breadth and depth of the learnings covered in the Handbook is a brilliant blending of the history, knowledge, wisdom, and experiences of the nation's oncology social workers integrated with the stories and voices of patients and families. The Handbook is the manual that every oncology health care team should read." --Moreen Shannon-Dudley, MBA, MSW, LICSW, Director, Supportive Care, Radiation Therapy and Specialty Clinics, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

"The scope of practice covered in this handbook is essential for any oncology social worker, whether they are new to the field or an experienced practitioner. The handbook will be required reading for all social work interns and fellows. The sheer number of topics and authors reflects the great advances we have made in providing psychosocial care for people living with cancer and their families over the last three decades. It is written in language that is easily transferrable to practice, which will be helpful to social work practitioners and others across the continuum of care in oncology. The authorship of this book is astounding! Congratulations to the many contributors and editors of this wonderful handbook. " --Christina Austin-Valere, PhD, LCSW, Clinical Oncology Social Worker, Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center, Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Oncology social workers have played a central role in developing the science and art of psychosocial care for people affected by cancer. The size and scope of this inaugural edition of the Handbook of Oncology Social Work is a testament to the numerous important contributions oncology social work has made to the field of psychosocial oncology in the areas of clinical care, education, research, program development, and health policy. Although the focus is on oncology social work, I am certain that professionals in all other fields of oncology that involve patient and family care will find it to be an invaluable resource." --Paul Jacobsen, PhD, Associate Center Director, Division of Population Science, Moffitt Cancer Center

"This inaugural Handbook of Oncology Social Work codifies in exemplary fashion the wisdom, clinical practice, and art of the oncology social work profession. This outstanding publication highlights the variety of challenges experienced by people living with and undergoing treatment of cancer, cancer survivors, their caregivers, and the bereaved. It provides an overview of multiple topics and excellent clinical practice guidelines for all oncology disciplines. I congratulate the editors and authors for their vision in creating this exceptional book which is an invaluable resource in psychosocial oncology and for all health care professionals." --Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP, Clinical Professor of Medicine and Medical Oncology, Program Leader, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Department of Medical Oncology, Director, Center to Eliminate Cancer Disparities, Associate Director, Diversity Affairs, Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson

"In this rapidly changing health care environment, the comprehensive Handbook of Oncology Social Work is a valuable resource for social workers and members of the health care team who are working to meet the complex needs of people with cancer and their loved ones. Recognition of psychosocial needs and their impact on outcome has led to mandates requiring assessment of social, emotional, and financial concerns and protocols for addressing these needs. Social workers are on the front lines in implementing these new quality measures and in developing programs to assist a growing population. The Handbook defines and describes the range of interventions used by social workers to meet 21st-century needs and will become the cornerstone of oncology social work practice." --Diane Blum, LMSW, Former Executive Director, CancerCare; Former Editor-in-Chief, Cancer.Net; American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

"This comprehensive handbook written for oncology social workers is an important resource for anyone who works with people with cancer. It is practical, informative and organized in a manner that makes it easy to use. The nonmedical needs of a person with cancer are vast and always changing, this handbook strives to address them all. As an attorney in this field, this handbook will further my understanding of the psychosocial and practical needs of my clients." --Randye Retkin, Esq, Director LegalHealth, New York Legal Assistance Group

"The Handbook of Oncology Social Work is truly historic. It is the first book that provides both a comprehensive and deep sense of the myriad roles and values of social work in addressing the complex issues associated with the number two cause of death in the United States. Whether seasoned or new to the field, social workers will find this volume a constant companion to increase their knowledge, skill, and influence on the health care system. Its framework is essential social work-addressing the biopsychosocial and environmental factors affecting cancer patients, their families, and the settings in which they receive services and benefits. Beyond social workers, its interdisciplinary focus should speak to physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, as well as family and professional advocates across the continuum of care." --Terry Mizrahi, MSW, DSW, Professor, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College; Co-Chair, Community Organizing, Planning & Development