Integrating Psycho-Oncology in Cancer Care: Updates and Best Practices

Explore the latest updates and best practices in integrating psycho-oncology into cancer care through this physician grand rounds presentation. Learn about psychosocial factors affecting cancer patients, including pain and fatigue management, and discover effective psychotherapy techniques. Understand the importance of distress screening tools like the Distress Thermometer and how to implement COC guidelines in clinical settings. Gain insights on using open-ended questions, addressing stigma, and utilizing cancer care navigators. Examine the benefits of family therapy and mental health services in oncology. Discover strategies for prioritizing patient needs, building social networks, and addressing behavioral issues. Evaluate the effectiveness of psycho-oncology interventions and their impact on overall cancer care.

Introduction
Goals
Exercise
Psychosocial Factors
Pain
Fatigue
Therapy
Motivational Window
Psychotherapy
Distress Screening
Distress Thermometer
COC Guidelines
In the Clinic
Openended Questions
Options
Why therapy
Cancer Care Navigators
Stress Screen
Questions
Get psychotherapy
Stigma
CRCs
Family Therapy
Mental Health Services
What do you have suggestions
What can I say to my partner
Mary Greeley Foundation
Prioritizing
What I caught
Social networks
Behavioral issues
Effectiveness of psycho oncology