Sep 28, 2021
One serious, unwanted side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is the potential for “substantial” consequences for cancer outcomes due to delayed access to cancer diagnosis and treatment. Hear from the author of a study that detected a substantial decrease (among American seniors) in cancer screenings, visits, therapy,...
Sep 21, 2021
At Stanford Health Care, an experienced licensed clinical social worker with oncology certification has developed a full-time behavioral health role within the organization’s large radiation oncology department, including leading the self-care segment for the department’s internal podcast.
By creating this staff...
Sep 16, 2021
Financial advocacy is a complex field of work that requires advocates keep up with the evolving healthcare landscape of payer policies, cancer treatment options, available financial assistance, and more. To support new—and experienced—staff who preform financial advocacy services, the ACCC Financial Advocacy...
Sep 14, 2021
In this special podcast episode, we talk with oncology social worker and ACCC President Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW, about the overwhelming grief of the pandemic and its toll on cancer care professionals.
She reflects on how healthcare professionals are coping with fear and processing grief, and the signs of...