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I am a clinical health psychologist with expertise in helping patients and their families cope with the challenges of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. I have a strong interest in working with patients who have been diagnosed with tobacco-related cancers, and I serve as psychological liaison to the Thoracic Service and to the Head and Neck Disease Management Team.
I am the Director of Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Tobacco Treatment Program and work with a team of colleagues dedicated to promoting smoking cessation among cancer patients, their families, and individuals at risk for cancer and other chronic medical conditions.
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I also lead the Health Behavior Change and Cancer Risk Reduction Laboratory examining psychological and behavioral factors in cancer prevention and early detection. My research has focused on developing and evaluating innovative methods for treating tobacco dependence in medical settings. My other research interests include post-treatment, health-related quality of life issues and the development and evaluation of psychosocial support and health promotion interventions for cancer survivors and their families.
Additionally, I serve as Director of the Psycho-Oncology Research Training Program and am strongly committed to training new investigators in psycho-oncology. I serve on many academic and national committees aimed at improving cancer prevention, early detection, and care.
My Role at MSK
A psychologist has special training in therapy to help people with mental and behavioral health issues.
Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
Smoking Cessation
Psychological Issues of Cancer Survivors
Marital and Family Issues in Cancer Care
Behavioral Medicine
Education & Honors
Education
PhD, Vanderbilt University
Fellowships
Rutgers Medical Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Insurance Information
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Aetna
In Network Coverage Type HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
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Disclosures
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Jamie S. Ostroff discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
American Cancer Society Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
Commission on Cancer (CoC) Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
National Lung Cancer Roundtable Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
New York State Cancer Consortium Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
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