WELCOME TO IPOS
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.
New in 2008, The IPOS Board of Directors has created a Federation
of National Societies. Check back soon for more details.
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. |
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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.
View Information
on Other Upcoming International Conferences on the News
Page
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.
Orders
are being accepted now on the APOS website
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