Beyond the Diagnosis: Health-Related Social Needs Screening in Oncology Practice

Authors

Rebecca Cammy, LCSW, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Munjireen Sifat, PhD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Michael Dimino, PhD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Valerie Csik, MPH, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow

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Background

Disparities in cancer care are deeply rooted in social determinants of health, resulting in poorer outcomes for marginalized populations. Health-related social needs (HRSN) screening has emerged as a critical strategy to address these inequities. By identifying and addressing unmet social needs – such as housing instability, food insecurity, and transportation access – we can mitigate barriers to care and improve overall well-being among cancer patients.

Publication Date

2-2025

Keywords

health-related social needs, oncology, supportive care

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Oncology

Comments

Presented at the 2025 American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) Conference.

Recommended Citation

Cammy, LCSW, Rebecca; Sifat, PhD, Munjireen; Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW, Celeste; Dimino, PhD, Michael; and Csik, MPH, Valerie, "Beyond the Diagnosis: Health-Related Social Needs Screening in Oncology Practice" (2025). Department of Medical Oncology Posters. 22.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/medoncposters/22