About IPOS

In 2024, IPOS will celebrate its 40th Anniversary

People with cancer suffer from pain, fatigue, depression and anxiety, and so do their loved ones. Unfortunately, psychosocial care – dealing with the emotional and supportive aspects of cancer – has not yet been integrated into mainstream cancer care around the world. Our goal is to change this.

THANKS FOR AN AMAZING 40 YEARS!

Thanks to all our members and colleagues from around the world in helping us celebrate 40 years! 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.

At our recent World Congress, several members recorded message to further celebrate our anniversary. Watch by going to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYFqvcJyIAI

And remember, take a few minutes to enjoy this special message from IPOS leaders celebrating our 40 years!
Hear from IPOS President Emeritus:
• Christoffer Johansen (Denmark) – 2003-2006
• Bill Breitbart (USA) – 2008-2010
• Maggie Watson (UK) – 2010-2012
• Jane Turner (Australia) – 2019-2021
• Tom Hack (Canada) – 2021-2023
• Wendy Lam (Hong Kong, China) – 2023-2025

Enjoy our celebration with us!
Watch by going to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cZfwywj2m0