South African Oncology Social Workers Forum

South African Congress of Oncology (SACO 23) Conference

Next weekend is the South African Congress of Oncology (SACO 23) Conference at The Cape Town International Convention Centre and we hope to meeting several of you in person. Running from the 31st August until 3 September it is a real opportunity to gather as members of treatment teams across many different disciplines. It's great that we also have our own members present at the psychosocial meetings. There are a number of presentations from SAOSWF members which are listed below.

The full programme is available through the following link:

Full Programme

SAOSWF will have an exhibition booth for the duration of the conference and it will be staffed by committee members. Do look for us in the exhibition hall and come and say hello. There may be a surprise or two in store for you at the booth.

Some of our speakers and topics

MDT’s and IDT’s. Challenges and best practice

The effectiveness of the IDT in a small oncology unit. Presented by Ms Elnette du Toit

Disability or incapacity? Advocacy within an MDT for employed cancer patients: A social work perspective. Presented by Mr Ian Veary

The therapeutic toolbox

A model of care for adult cancer survivors and their families in South Africa using grounded theory research study. Presented by Ms Martjie de Villiers

Group approaches and family work. Presented by Dr Welly den Hollander

Dig a little deeper and free yourself from the burden of fixing. Presented by Mrs Mariana Lourens

Introduction to the SAOSWF psycho-oncology training for medical & oncology social workers. Presented by Dr Welly den Hollander