MSW Program Director, Associate Professor Nazareth University
Little is known about psychosocial factors and mental health impact of breast cancer among young (less than 40 years old) survivors. This presentation summarizes findings specific to the emotional impact theme from a qualitative, narrative analysis of 55 young survivors of breast cancer noting implications for social work practice.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Identify prevalence and assessment risk factors for adolescents and young adults (AYA) experiencing young age breast cancer (YABC)
Summarize the emotional impact of YABC
Identify at least three action steps social workers can take to support those experiencing YABC experiencing emotional impact
