Survivorship education - Social work

This video has been developed by PICS, Victoria’s Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service. 

PICS has developed a series of e-learning modules for health professionals on survivorship and the importance of long-term follow-up for children and adolescents following treatment for cancer.

The video below describes the role of social work in psychosocial assessment, education, and support for young people affected by cancer and their family members. Topics covered include:

• survivorship considerations
• feelings of patients
• impact on parents
• implications for parent–child relationships
• impact on siblings
• family system
• self-image
• friendships
• supports and linkages
• navigating a ‘new normal’.