Founded in 1984, the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) was created to foster international multidisciplinary communication about clinical, educational and research issues that relate to the subspecialty of psycho-oncology and two primary psychosocial dimensions of cancer:  1) Response of patients, families and staff to cancer and its treatment at all stages; 2) Psychological, social and behavioral factors that influence tumor progression and survival.

Membership is open to individuals with a diversity of clinical and research backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to, physicians, social workers, nurses, psychologists, rehabilitation specialists, epidemiologists, social scientists, and educators. Currently, there are over three hundred members from forty-seven countries.

Mark your calendar for the next World Congress of Psycho-Oncology!
The IPOS 13th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology will be held 16-20 October 2011 in Antalya, Turkey. More details to come.


IPOS members, please login to the IPOS website using the "Login" link on the left to pay your 2010 dues. Final notices were distributed 2 July 2010.


IPOS 12th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology
Thank you to all who attended the IPOS 12th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, 25-29 May 2010 in Quebec, QC, Canada! The theme for the Congress was "Hope, Meaning and Science for Quality of Care in Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care." For more information, please visit the Congress website.

IPOS Federation, The IPOS Board of Directors has created a Federation of National Societies. See the Federation Page for details.

IPOS Endorses Distress as the 6th Vital Sign in Onoclogy. See the news page for details.

IPOS has joined the IOM Alliance, IPOS is excited to be a part of this
important initiative.

View Information on Other Upcoming International Conferences on the News Page

IPOS Press and APOS Publish Pocket-size Quick Reference

The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) has released the first pocket-size reference on Psychosocial Oncology, titled Quick Reference for Oncology Clinicians: The Psychiatric and Psychological Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management. This concise handbook is designed to aid oncology clinicians in addressing the psychological, emotional and spiritual issues their patients face in coping with their illness. The handbook is written by experts in the field and has been published through the IPOS Press.
Orders are being accepted now on the APOS website

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