Symptom Science in the Context of Cancer Caregiving

This webinar focused on the role of cancer caregivers in promoting symptom management and optimal cancer outcomes. The speakers discussed the importance of addressing caregivers’ well-being during cancer and interventions designed for the patient-caregiver dyad to optimize health and quality of life.

Moderators

Brennan P. Streck, Ph.D., RN, M.P.H.
Program Officer, Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Research Group
NCI Division of Cancer Prevention

Ashley Wilder Smith, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Chief, Outcomes Research Branch
Healthcare Delivery Research Program
NCI Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences 

Contacts

Rachel Altshuler, Ph.D.
Program Officer
Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Research Group
NCI Division of Cancer Prevention

Catherine Schweppe, Ph.D.
Program Officer
Gastrointestinal and Other Cancers Research Group
NCI Division of Cancer Prevention

Brennan P. Streck, Ph.D., RN, M.P.H.
Program Officer
Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Research Group
NCI Division of Cancer Prevention

Speakers

Kathrin Milbury, Ph.D. Professor Department of Behavioral Science Division of OVP Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Karla Washington, Ph.D. Mildred E. Newton Endowed Professor Associate Professor Division of Palliative Medicine School of Medicine Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis