Current Walther Supportive Oncology research addresses the role of music therapy in pediatric cancer, interventions to address psychological symptoms in cancer, including fear of recurrence, and decision making for pediatric and young adult patients with osteosarcoma of the lower limb.
Shelley A. Johns, PsyD, MS
Dr. Johns' patient-oriented research primarily focuses on testing integrative mind-body interventions to reduce cancer-related fatigue and associated symptoms for post-treatment cancer survivors and improving adaptive coping and quality of life for adults with advanced-stage cancer and their family caregivers.
Osteosarcoma Decision Aid
Dr. Janet Panoch engages in qualitative methods with patients, caregivers, and orthopedic oncologists to co-create communication tools like the Osteosarcoma Decision Aid.
Music Engagement for Health Collaborative
The Music Engagement for Health Collaborative is a group of interdisciplinary researchers and clinicians with a shared interest in the use of music to address the health needs of children, adolescents/young adults (AYA), and families experiencing treatment for pediatric cancer and blood disorders.