Social Work in Oncology, Supporting Survivors, Families and Caregivers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Marie M. Lauria, MSW, LCSW, Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, Joan F. Hermann, MSW, LSW, and Naomi M. Stearns, MSW, ACSW ix

Chapter 1 The Nature of Adult Cancer: Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
David S. Rosenthal, MD

Chapter 2 Common Issues Facing Adults with Cancer
Nancy L. Wells, MSW, LCSW, and Mary E. Turney, MSW, LCSW

Chapter 3 Oncology Social Work in the 21st Century
Diane Blum, MSW, ACSW, Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, and Carol P. Marcusen, LCSW, BCD

Chapter 4 Children of Cancer Patients: Issues and Interventions
Joan F. Hermann, MSW, LSW
Chapter 5 The Medical Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Cancer
Philip A. Pizzo, MD

Chapter 6 Common Issues and Challenges for Families Dealing with Childhood Cancer
Marie M. Lauria, MSW, LCSW

Chapter 7 Social Work Interventions with Children and Adolescents
Michelle Fillios Cox, MSW, LMSW, and Allison Stovall, MSW, LMSW

Chapter 8 Special Programs for Children with Cancer and Their Families
Nancy F. Cincotta, CSW, ACSW, CCLS

Chapter 9 The Importance of Research in Oncology Social Work
Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW

Chapter 10 Professional Issues in Oncology Social Work
Naomi M. Stearns, MSW, ACSW

Chapter 11 Special Populations

Part A: Working with Adolescents: Patients, Caregivers, and Siblings
Amanda L. Sutton, CSW, Jennifer Keller, CSW, and Allen Levine, ACSW

Part B: Culturally Sensitive Oncology Social Work: Chinese Culture as Case Example
Evaon C. Wong-Kim, PhD, LCSW, MPH

Part C: Special Issues for Gays and Lesbians with Cancer
Ellen Levine, LCSW

Part D: Cancer and the Elderly Population
Carol P. Marcusen, LCSW, BCD, and Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW

Chapter 12 Sexuality and Fertility
Les Gallo-Silver, CSW, ACSW, and Lissa Parsonnet, PhD, ACSW

Chapter 13 End of Life Issues
Susan C. Hedlund, MSW, LCSW, and Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW

Chapter 14 How to Access Oncology Resources
John W. Sharp, MSSA

Appendix A Cancer in the Family: Understanding and Using Support Services
Joan F. Hermann, MSW, LSW
Appendix B Association of Oncology Social Work: Standards of Practice in Oncology Social Work
Appendix C Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers: Standards of Practice