Redefining Normal: Clinical Insights for Healthcare Professionals Supporting Survivors After Treatment

Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW, APOS Fellow, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

Recorded on March 30, 2026

Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW, APOS Fellow

Founding Executive Director and Professor Emeritus of Supportive Care Medicine

and Professor of Population Sciences

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

In this episode, licensed clinical social worker Matthew Loscalzo explores how survivors and healthcare professionals often define “normal” differently after treatment. He discusses the emotional shifts that impact relationships, work, and future planning, and shares how healthcare professionals can support meaningful conversations and shared decision-making after treatment ends. Tune in to hear practical insights for supporting patients beyond treatment.

Mentioned on this episode:

Loss and Grief: Personal Stories of Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals by Linda Klein, Matthew Loscalzo (Editor), Marshall Forstein (Editor)

Additional Blood Cancer United Resources:

Blood Cancer United Accredited and Non-Accredited Healthcare Professional Education