Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults with Medication Adherence during Cancer Treatment
Published on in CHOP News
There are many reasons why patients miss taking doses of medications. These 10 tips can help.
Oncology Psychosocial Services Program News and Updates
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How to Build and Maintain a Child’s Resilience
Published on in Cancer Connections
Whether at home or in the hospital, these strategies can assist children to recover and adapt in difficult situations.
Family Art Making: Summertime Connection, Creativity and Fun
Published on in CHOP News
Within the Cancer Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), art therapy offers support to patients and families during hospitalization and treatment.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Podcast Features CHOP Oncology Social Worker
Published on in CHOP News
Chelsea Keeler, MSW, LSW, discusses the growing field of psychosocial care for pediatric patients.
Psychosocial Services for Cancer Patients: Jake’s Story
Published on in Cancer Connections
CHOP’s Cancer Center helps families manage the extreme emotions elicited by a child’s cancer diagnosis through its world-class, comprehensive, innovative psychosocial services.
By Teens, for Teens
Published on in Children's View, Cancer Connections
“AYA Cancer Chat: Life Interrupted” is an insightful, CHOP-produced podcast where adolescents and young adults discuss their experience with cancer, with the goal of helping current patients.
Child Life Services Are One Way CHOP Offers Psychosocial Support to Inpatients
Published on in Oncology Update, Cancer Connections
The Psychosocial Services Program in the Division of Oncology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides comprehensive psychosocial services for children with cancer and members of their families.
Teens With Cancer: Meet the Inspiring Teens in Treatment at the Cancer Center
Published on in Cancer Connections
Learn how teens being treated for cancer at CHOP are dealing with diagnosis and treatment, and what they want you to know about life with cancer.
Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 to CHOP’s Cancer Center
Published on in CHOP News
A $50,000 gift from seven-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift will be used to create specialized programming for teens with cancer treated at CHOP’s Cancer Center.
New Transition Model Among CHOP Efforts to Enhance Adolescent and Young Adult Services
Published on in Oncology Update
A multidisciplinary team led by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has created a social-ecological model of the readiness of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors to transition to adult healthcare.