Building a Patient Centered Program to Address Body Image Needs of Cancer Survivors

Description:

This podium presentation provides an overview of the vision/framework for the Body Image Research and Therapy Program that was developed at MD Anderson Cancer Center by Dr. Michelle Fingeret to enhance the care of patients struggling with changes to appearance and bodily functioning from cancer treatment. Dr. Fingeret will discuss the rationale, goals, implementation plan, outcome metrics, an overview of funding sources and key research initiatives

Facilitator: Michelle Fingeret, Ph.D., FAPOS

• Licensed psychologist, specializing in body image and cancer
• Owner, Fingeret Psychology Services
• Creator, Body Image Research and Therapy Program, MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Author, Body Image Care for Cancer Patients: Principles & Practices