This course reviews current psychological theory and empirical evidence relevant to applied clinical practice in the OVCA context. Course material addresses the common physical and psychological sequelae of an OVCA diagnosis and treatment (e.g., side effects of treatment, psychosexual impact, quality of life, loss issues, possible genetic factors) and presents techniques and skills to facilitate patient adjustment (e.g., enhanced communication with medical team and other support persons; practice of stress and pain management; improved utilization of support system).

• Identify the empirical evidence on psychological adjustment to ovarian cancer across the disease continuum
• Describe common symptoms that correspond to ovarian cancer treatment (e.g., chemotherapy-related fatigue) and how they are distinguished from symptoms related to mood disturbances (e.g., depression) and other psychological syndromes.
• Indicate psychological techniques that facilitate adaptation to ovarian cancer and their clinical application within this cancer population.