Strengthening Bereavement Care in Oncology

Ramy Sedhom, MD, FASCO, University of Pennsylvania, Plainsboro, NJ

Recorded on August 13, 2026

Ramy Sedhom, MD, FASCO

Associate Professor, Clinical Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology

Director, Program in Geriatric Oncology & Supportive Care Innovation and the

Center for Cancer and Aging at the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation

University of Pennsylvania

Plainsboro, NJ

In this episode, Dr. Ramy Sedhom from the University of Pennsylvania explores the role of bereavement support in oncology care. He discusses how clinicians can support patients’ families after a loss, recognize when grief may require additional intervention, and incorporate meaningful bereavement practices into routine care. The conversation also examines the impact of patient loss on healthcare professionals and offers practical strategies to reduce clinician moral distress and burnout. Tune in today for this thoughtful conversation!

Mentioned on this episode:

The Journal of Palliative Medicine: Top Ten Tips on Bereavement Care

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl