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International and Other Affiliates A - F G - L M - R S - Z Alliance for Quality Psychosocial Cancer Care The Alliance for Quality Psychosocial Cancer Care is the result of key leaders in the psychosocial oncology and cancer care community coming together to ensure psychosocial care is integrated into the medical standard of care for people with cancer. The purpose of the alliance is
Vision and Organization Statement Organization Member List Committee Member List Alliance letter to IOM African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer The African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) is a bilingual (English/French) non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation that was founded in Lome, Republic of Togo, West Africa in 1983. It is dedicated to the promotion of cancer control in Africa. AORTIC International, founded by expatriate African cancer care workers, scientists and their friends, is committed to the development of AORTIC in Africa. AORTIC has published a Report on their 2005 Palliative Care Training. AORTIC International Mailing Address: c/o: Chris K.O. Williams, MD, FRCPC 3629 Glen Oaks Drive Nanaimo, BC V9T 5J8 Canada. Telephone: (250) 729-0157 Facsimile: (250) 729-0167 E-mail:infomail@aortic.org Cancerworld The online world of oncology. Centre for Palliative Care Education & Research The Centre for Palliative Care Education & Research (the Centre) is part of St. Vincent’s Hospital and has an Advisory Committee. It is affiliated with The University of Melbourne through the Department of Medicine at St. Vincent’s and the School of Nursing and Social Work. The Centre has a statewide role in palliative care education and research. The Centre for Palliative Care Education & Research furthers the development of clinical practice in palliative care through:
European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) The European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) was established on 12 December 1988, with 42 founding members and following important initiatives by Professor Vittorio Ventafridda and the Floriani Foundation. The aim of the EAPC is to promote palliative care in Europe and to act as a focus for all of those who work, or have an interest, in the field of palliative care at the scientific, clinical and social levels. IPOS and EAPC have collaborated on a number of important presentations in recent years, as documented below:
National Cancer Institute Via Venezian 1 20133 Milano, ITALY Telephone: +39-02-23903390 Facsimile: +39-02-23903393 E-mail: eapc@istitutotumori.mi.it European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations (EFPSA) EFPSA as an international non-profit organisation is run by and for psychology students. It unites psychology students’ organisations all over Europe under one multicultural and colourful roof. The EFPSA was established in 1987 at the first International Congress of Psychology Students in Portugal. EFPSA p/a EFPA Galery Agora, B 421 Grasmarkt 105/18 B-1000 Brussels, Belgium European School of Oncology (ESO) ESO was founded by Umberto Veronesi and Laudomia Del Drago in 1982, with the aim of contributing to the reduction of deaths from cancer due to late diagnosis and/or inadequate treatment. ESO’s mission is reflected in its motto "Learning to Care", which stresses the concept of studying and learning and also of caring for the patient in a global sense. By improving the skills of all health professionals dealing with cancer patients, ESO shortens the length of time needed to transfer knowledge from advanced research centres to daily practice, combining advanced technology with humanism in care. V.le Beatrice D'Este, 37 20122 Milan - Italy Telephone: +39 02 8546451 Facsimile: +39 02 85464545 E-mail: eso@esoncology.org I'm Too Young for This Cancer Foundation I'm Too Young for This (formerly Steps for Living) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit communications, support and advocacy organization whose mission is to increase quality of life for adolescents and young adults with cancer by connecting them with credible cancer survivorship information, human resources and psychosocial support services. Our vision is to be the creative voice of cancer survivorship in a future where the burden of cancer is minimized to that of a chronic condition similar HIV and Diabetes— a future where it is recognized that remission is not a cure and focus is on the survivorship lifestyle. Our goal is to create lasting change in how the public relates to cancer. Our value is that life is a work of art, unique, expressive and capable of taking you places that you could never imagine. Cancer doesn't change that. It's gift is a blank canvas—and when faced with the realities of cancer, the art of survivorship is all about how you choose to get busy living. Contact: Matthew Zachary, Founder/CEO E-mail: stupidcancer@i2y.com International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care (IAHPC) IAHPC's mission is to increase the availability and access to high quality hospice and palliative care for patients and families throughout the world. We do this by promoting communication, facilitating and providing education, and by becoming an information resource for patients, professionals, health care providers and policy makers around the world. 5535 Memorial Dr. Suite F - PMB 509 Houston TX 77007 USA Telephone: +1 (713) 880-2940 Facsimile: +1 (713) 880-2948 E-mail: mailto:info@iahpc.com International Campaign for Establishment & Development of Oncology Centers (ICEDOC) ICEDOC objectives are:
International Palliative Care Family Carer Research Collaboration (IPCFRC) The IPCFRC seeks to develop a strategic approach to palliative care research planning related to family carers of people requiring palliative care via establishing international partnerships and promoting information exchange. For more information, please refer to our brochure, visit the website, or contact: cpcpa@medstv.unimelb.edu.au. International Program for Psycho-Social Health Research (IPP-SHR) IPP-SHR is a collaborative initiative jointly funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council and Central Queensland University. The primary aim of this international program in research is to examine and document the human experience of serious illness (both physical and mental). Thus, IPP-SHR is a broad program addressing a wide range of topic areas including haematology/oncology; mental health; palliative care; acute medicine; bioethics; rural and remote health; indigenous health; spirituality; paediatrics; birth studies; and service delivery evaluation. In essence the program is concerned with contributing to the development of psycho-social services that assist people to deal with the many challenges associated with serious physical and/or mental illness. The core work is to "make a difference" and this is achieved through research, publication, education and consultancy activities. IPP-SHR PO Box 1307 Kenmore QLD 4069 Australia Telephone: +617 3374 1792 or +617 3720 8084 International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) ISNCC is the international voice of oncology nursing improving standards of cancer care through the provision of education, research and training using international expertise. The society fosters international networking and interaction amongst cancer nursing groups and individuals. 375 West 5th Avenue Suite 201 Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J6 Tel: +1 604.630.5516 Fax: +1 604.874.4378 E-mail: info@isncc.org International Union Against Cancer (UICC) UICC is the only international nongovernmental organisation that is dedicated solely to the global control of cancer. Its vision is of a world where cancer is eliminated as a major life-threatening disease for future generations. Announcing a Global Call to Stop Cervical Cancer! Read more... www.cervicalcanceraction.org. International Union Against Cancer 3 rue du Conseil General 1205 Geneva Switzerland Telephone: +41 22 809 1811 Facsimile: +41 22 809 1810 International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) The International Union of Psychological Science was founded in 1951 to serve as an umbrella international voice supporting "the development of psychological science, whether biological or social, normal or abnormal, pure or applied." Today it has National Members from close to 70 countries, and works to represent the full breadth of psychology as a profession and as a science. Pierre Ritchie, Secretary-General École de psychologie Université d'Ottawa 145 Jean-Jacques Lussier C.P. 450, Succursale A Ottawa ON K1N 6N5, CANADA Telephone: 613-562-5800 ext. 4827 Facsimile: 613-562-5169 E-mail: pritchie@uottawa.ca Latin America Association of Palliative Care (ALCP) The mission of the Latin America Association of Palliative Care (ALCP) is to promote the development of palliative care in Latin America and the Caribbean through the communication and integration of all stakeholders in improving the quality of life of patients with progressive incurable illnesses and their families. The ALCP is proud to announc the launch of an online course for health professionals interested in palliative care called Introduction to psychosocial aspects of palliative care. The course consists of four modules, for a total duration of four weeks plus a final examination. The topics addressed in the course include:
Belgrano 141 (2900) San Nicolás, Argentina Telephone: +54 3461.43.3351 E-mail: alcp.administracion@gmail.com Mayday Fund The Mayday Fund is dedicated to alleviating the incidence, degree and consequence of human physical pain. The Mayday Report, A Call to Revolutionize Chronic Pain Care in America: An Opportunity in Health Care Reform, was finalized on 4 November 2009. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) The Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) is an international, multidisciplinary organization with members representing over sixty (60) countries and five continents. Founded in 1990, MASCC is dedicated to research and education in all aspects of supportive care for patients with cancer, regardless of the stage of their disease. In 1998 MASCC joined forces with the International Society of Oral Oncology (ISOO), an organization that addresses the management of complications arising in oral tissues secondary to cancer and its treatment. Cynthia N. Rittenberg, RN, MN, AOCN Executive Director, MASCC 500 Rue St. Ann, Suite 223 Metairie, LA 70005 USA Tel: +1 504-296-2095 Fax: +1 713-583-9725 E-mail: cindyrit@bellsouth.net National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) Contacts: Prof Cristine Owen, Dr Jane Turner E-mail: j.turner@psychiatry.uq.edu.au National Cancer Control Initiative (NCCI) Contact: Jane Fletcher E-mail: Jane.Fletcher@ncci.org.au Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG) The Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Group’s mission is to improve the outcomes of patients experiencing a diagnosis of cancer, their families and carers through evaluation and implementation of psychosocial and supportive care interventions for patients, carers, health professionals and the health care system. The group was conceived in response to a recognised need to develop the capacity and co-ordinated collaboration to conduct large-scale, multi-centre psycho-oncology and supportive care research. PoCoG was successful in achieving infrastructure funding for two years from the Cancer Institute NSW. Contact: PoCoG Executive Officer E-mail: pocog@psych.usyd.edu.au World Health Organization The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone: + 41 22 791 21 11 Facsimile: + 41 22 791 3111 To be listed on this page, please send a request to the IPOS Webmaster. |
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