Karen is currently one of few people in the world Certified by The Academy of Oncology Social Work. A distinguished expertise in Social Work for Oncology, Palliative Intervention, and End-of-Life Care.
Karen has served cancer patients and their support systems for more than twenty years. Cancer is like no other disease: it can affect every aspect of one’s life including relationships, body image, sexuality, loneliness, depression, anxiety, coping skills, as well as day-to-day lifestyle and activities.
Even the fear of a potential diagnosis of cancer adds to ones emotional stress. Once confirmed by medical diagnosis the emotional roller coaster adds to the trauma. You do not have to be alone in fighting cancer, but can benefit appreciably from an expert clinician to support you through the entire cancer journey. Family and friends are welcomed, as are well-mannered four-legged loved ones.
Reviews
Karen’s supportive and caring approach has helped many of my patients face the stress of a very difficult diagnosis, treatment and recovery period.
~Gregory Allen, MD, PhD
RadiantCare Radiation Oncology
Karen Buckley is an extremely skilled, experienced and compassionate therapist. She has a gift for connecting with cancer patients and their loved ones. We are so fortunate to have her as a trusted resource in our community.
~Cobie S. Whitten, PhD
Psycho-Oncology Consultant
I am confident referring our patients to Karen. She is attentive to their needs, supportive, with a great knowledge base of other services to compliment their needs.
~Mara Gunn, RN
Radiation & Oncology
Working with Karen has been an amazing experience. Her skill, expertise, and obvious compassion for each patient shine through in everything she does.
~Ryan Whisnant | Account Representative, Hospital Systems Great West Division | American Cancer Society, Inc.
Working with Karen has been an amazing experience. Her skill, expertise, and obvious compassion for each patient shine through in everything she does.
~Ryan Whisnant | Account Representative, Hospital Systems Great West Division | American Cancer Society, Inc.
Karen serves as a great resource for our patients who wrestle with the emotions that accompany the diagnosis of cancer. Her experience and calm demeanor has helped them navigate through treatment with much less fear and anxiety.
~James F Raymond, MD
Radiation Oncologist
RadiantCare Physicians.
It has been a great pleasure to work with Karen as our PRCS Outpatient Counselor. We have been so fortunate to have Karen’s many talents, education and experience as an important part of our cancer program. She has excellent communication. I would like to highlight her value of compassion. Karen exemplifies compassion as she meets people critical thinking skills; and organizes her work in a way that she can accomplish the needed care for her patients and families. Karen has been a gift to all of us and will be missed as part of our multidisciplinary team.
~Ann Monaghan, RN, OCN, BSN, MPA
Director, Oncology Operations
Providence Regional Cancer System
Please Contact Karen to schedule an appointment.
