Harvard Psychosocial Oncology — What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient 2026

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HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL • DANA-FARBER • 2026

Psychosocial Oncology: What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient 2026

A focused two-day recorded psychosocial oncology program covering cancer-related mental health, anxiety, depression, adjustment to illness, substance use, psychedelics, cannabis, bereavement, supportive care, young adult oncology, pediatric psychosocial care and difficult patient interactions.

22 RECORDED VIDEOS 22 PDF RESOURCES 2-DAY PROGRAM 2.37 GB LIFETIME ACCESS

2026 Psychosocial Oncology Update

Mental Health in CancerAnxiety, depression, demoralization and adjustment to illness

FAM

Patients & FamiliesCaregivers, couples, communication and family dynamics

SUD

Substance UseSubstance misuse, cannabis and psycho-oncology considerations

PSY

PsychedelicsEmerging roles and clinical considerations in oncology care

SUP

Supportive CareBereavement, support groups, spiritual and end-of-life care

AYA

Special PopulationsYoung adults, pediatric patients and survivorship

22Recorded Videos

22PDF Resources

2 DaysComplete Program

2.37 GBCourse Package

About the Course

Practical psychosocial oncology training across the cancer-care journey.

This program focuses on the psychological, behavioral, family and supportive-care needs of people living with cancer from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care.

Psychosocial Oncology: What to Expect When Caring for an Oncology Patient 2026 is a two-day Dana-Farber Cancer Institute program developed for clinicians who care for patients affected by cancer and its psychological and social consequences.

Day one emphasizes whole-person cancer care, adjustment to illness, family and caregiver needs, anxiety, depression, survivorship and spiritual care. Day two expands into substance use, psychedelics, cannabis, challenging patient interactions, bereavement, support groups, existential distress, pediatric psychosocial care and the needs of young adults with cancer.

Your recorded package includes 22 videos and 22 PDF resources, totaling approximately 2.37 GB, for flexible self-paced review.

Why clinicians choose this program

Whole-patient approach to cancer-related psychosocial care

Depression, anxiety, demoralization and adjustment to illness

Families, caregivers, survivorship and challenging interactions

Substance use, cannabis and psychedelics in oncology care

Bereavement, support groups and existential distress

Young adult and pediatric psychosocial oncology

Core Learning Areas

Four domains of modern psychosocial cancer care.

The curriculum combines clinical mental-health management with communication, supportive oncology and population-specific care.

Mental Health & Adjustment

Adjustment to illness, anxiety, depression, demoralization, coping, quality of life and the psychological impact of cancer treatment.

REL

Families, Communication & Survivorship

Couples, caregivers, family systems, difficult interactions, spiritual care, survivorship and communication across the cancer trajectory.

SUD

Substance Use & Emerging Therapies

Substance misuse, cannabis, psychedelics and evolving psychosocial considerations in oncology practice.

SUP

Supportive & Population-Specific Care

Bereavement, support groups, existential distress, end-of-life concerns, pediatric psychosocial care and young adult oncology.

Course Directors

Meet the official 2026 course leadership.

Harvard lists Damien Miran and Cristina Pozo-Kaderman as the two Course Directors for the 2026 Psychosocial Oncology program.

Course Director

Damien M. Miran, MD

Psychiatrist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Adult Psychosocial Oncology • Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Course Director

Cristina Pozo-Kaderman, PhD

Director, Young Adult Program • Director, Interprofessional Education

Senior Psychologist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Selected 2026 Faculty

Courtney Bitz, LICSW Ilana Braun, MD Stephen Conway, MD Elizabeth Farrell, LICSW Joan Hanania, PhD Tricia Hughes, LICSW Michelle Jacobo, PhD Eileen Joyce, LICSW Kate Lally, MD Leora Lowenthal, LICSW Amanda Moment, LICSW Sue Morris, PsyD Rebecca Morse, LICSW Anna Nina Muriel, MD John Peteet, PhD Roxanne Sholevar, MD Timothy Steinhoff, MD Stephanie Tung, MD Carrie Wu, MD Miryam Yusufov, PhD

2-Day Curriculum

Two days spanning mental health, supportive care and complex psychosocial oncology.

A concise overview of the April 30–May 1, 2026 program.

Day 1

Whole-Patient Cancer Care, Mental Health & Survivorship

Approaching cancer care for the whole patient
Cancer treatment and treatment side effects
Adjustment to illness
Couples and families
Anxiety in oncology patients
Depression in oncology patients
Survivorship
Spiritual care
Faculty Q&A and clinical discussion

Day 2

Substance Use, Emerging Therapies & Supportive Oncology

Psychedelics in oncology care
Substance use and misuse
Cannabis
Navigating challenging patients
Bereavement
Facilitating cancer support groups
Existential distress and end-of-life issues
Pediatric psychosocial care
Care of young adults with cancer

Who should take this course?

Designed for professionals who care for people with cancer and want stronger skills in psychosocial assessment, communication and supportive oncology.

Oncologists Psychiatrists Psychologists Social Workers Primary Care Physicians Physician Assistants Nurse Practitioners Palliative Care Clinicians Supportive Oncology Teams Other Cancer-Care Professionals

Course Package

Recorded educational materials organized for flexible, self-paced review.

Recorded Videos

Complete sessions from the two-day 2026 psychosocial oncology program.

PDF Resources

Downloadable course materials for study and clinical reference.

2 Days

Complete Program

Mental health, substance use, supportive care and special populations.

2.37 GB

Full Package

Recorded educational materials with instant delivery and lifetime access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before you download.

Clear answers to common buyer questions.

Is this a live course?

No. This product contains recorded, on-demand educational materials for independent study.

What is included in the course package?

The package includes 22 recorded videos and 22 PDF resources, totaling approximately 2.37 GB.

What mental-health topics are covered?

The course covers adjustment to illness, anxiety, depression, coping, demoralization, survivorship, family dynamics, spiritual care and challenging patient interactions.

Are substance use and emerging therapies included?

Yes. The program includes substance use and misuse, cannabis, psychedelics and related psychosocial considerations in oncology care.

Does the course cover bereavement and end-of-life care?

Yes. Bereavement, support groups, existential distress, spiritual care and end-of-life issues are included.

Are young adult and pediatric patients discussed?

Yes. The curriculum includes pediatric psychosocial care and the specific needs of young adults living with cancer.

Does course access expire?

No. Lifetime access is included with the purchased recorded course materials.

Does this recorded package include CME/CE credit or an official certificate?

No. CME/CE credit and an official certificate are not included with this recorded course package.

Important: This product provides recorded, on-demand educational materials and is not registration for the original Harvard/Dana-Farber live event. No CME/CE credit or official certificate is included with this recorded package.

22 RECORDED VIDEOS 22 PDF RESOURCES 2-DAY PROGRAM LIFETIME ACCESS

PSYCHOSOCIAL ONCOLOGY • SUPPORTIVE CARE • 2026

Strengthen the psychosocial care you provide across the cancer journey.

Review cancer-related mental health, families and caregivers, substance use, bereavement, supportive care, survivorship, young adult oncology and difficult clinical interactions — at your own pace.

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