AOSW Annual Conference

The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) is a non-profit international organization dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial services to people with cancer, their families and caregivers. Created in 1984 by social workers interested in oncology, AOSW has become the world’s largest professional organization entirely dedicated to the psychosocial care of people affected by cancer.

AOSW membership is comprised of an international set of professionals and students who practice in hospitals, cancer centers, home care agencies, hospice, community-based oncology practices, community programs, patient advocacy organizations, educational institutions and other settings.

The mission of AOSW is to:

To advance excellence in the psychosocial care of persons with cancer, their families, and caregivers through:

• Networking
• Education
• Advocacy
• Research
• Resource development