The intersection of trauma and cancer care has emerged as a critical area of focus in comprehensive cancer control efforts. Research has shown that the experience of cancer can be psychologically challenging and potentially traumatic, with some individuals experiencing re-traumatization due to previous non-cancer-related trauma. This complex interplay between trauma and cancer care necessitates a trauma-informed approach to address the needs of cancer patients, particularly those with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.
In this ECHO Series, participants will learn about trauma-informed care principles and how to implement them across the cancer care continuum to support patients who have been impacted by both cancer and mental health and/or substance use challenges, including trauma related to and not related to their experience of cancer. The Series will cover the basics of TIC and how to integrate TIC principles into cancer control and prevention initiatives, including cancer care. Participants will focus on creating opportunities to integrate TIC principles and support mental wellbeing through their cancer control and prevention efforts.