AOSW Resources
Knowledge is power. Whether you are a person with cancer, or an oncology social worker, finding the right resources is critical. AOSW members are leaders in the field of psychosocial oncology. As an organization, AOSW is also involved in collaborating with other patient advocacy groups and national and international oncology organizations whose primary focus is access to quality care for cancer patients.
Oncology social workers provide counseling and other services which can reduce stress for cancer survivors and their caregivers through all phases of cancer treatment. Click here for a copy of our brochure that describes the ways oncology social workers help people everyday.
If you are a person with cancer or family member, please feel free to browse the following links for additional resources:
For AOSW members:
For Health Care Professionals:
 Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs
Cancer care today often provides state-of-the-science biomedical treatment, but fails to address the psychological and social (psychosocial) problems associated with the illness. This failure can compromise the effectiveness of health care and thereby adversely affect the health of cancer patients. Read more...
 Both the BOSWC (Board of Oncology Social Work Certification) and AOSW seek to promote excellence and proficiency in oncology social work. We encourage all oncology social work professionals to seek certification through this board.
Visit the OSW Cerification Website . For additional information and an application packet, send an e-mail to: oswcert@aol.com
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