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.

Many thanks to the presenters and attendees who made the 10th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology a great success! The theme for the congress was "Advancing Culturally Diverse Approaches in Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care." For more information, please visit the 10th World Congress website.

IPOS Announces the Dates and Locations of the 11th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology! The date and location has been set for the 2009 World Congress. Please visit the Meetings page for more details.

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IPOS Press & 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.
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