"Oncology social workers provide information on resources, medical and insurance coverage, and how to talk to your family and the children in your lives about cancer. We are patient and family advocates. We provide assistance in coping with the diagnosis to patients and families all along the disease continuum, teach relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety, lead psycho-educational support groups, help individuals transition to survivorship, and conduct research about all of the above! We also provide support to our colleagues around burnout and compassion fatigue to help them manage the stressors and loss associated with working in oncology." --Penny Damaskos, PhD