Harvard Psychosocial Oncology — What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient 2026
Harvard Psychosocial Oncology — What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient 2026 — Two-day Harvard-accredited virtual conference equipping clinicians with essential skills in psychosocial oncology — cancer-related mental health, substance use, bereavement, supportive care
About Harvard Psychosocial Oncology — What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient 2026
Harvard Psychosocial Oncology — What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient 2026 is a two-day virtual conference equipping clinicians with essential skills in psychosocial oncology — from managing cancer-related mental health conditions to addressing substance use, bereavement, and supportive care needs across diverse patient populations.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute offers its second annual virtual conference accredited by Harvard Medical School. With 1 out of 3 people diagnosed with cancer at some point, there is an increasing need for cancer-related psychosocial training. Day 1: psychosocial oncology experts discuss the impact of cancer on mental health of patients, caregivers, and families through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Diagnosis and management of depression, anxiety, and demoralization, plus interventions to improve quality of life. Day 2: substance use disorders, role of psychedelics and cannabis in oncology care, navigating challenging patient interactions, bereavement, support groups, care of young adults and pediatric populations.
Why Choose This Program
✓ Harvard Medical School accredited — premier CME credit
✓ 22 videos + 22 PDFs — comprehensive 2-day coverage
✓ Mental health focus — depression, anxiety, demoralization in cancer patients
✓ Psychedelics & cannabis — emerging role in oncology care
✓ Challenging interactions — patient communication and family dynamics
✓ AYA & pediatric oncology — special populations and care needs
✓ Bereavement & end-of-life — supportive care for patients and families


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