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100 FORwards members!
Earlier this month, we reached our 100th FORwards SIG member. Daelin Coutts-Bain, our 100th member, is a PhD student at the University of Sydney. Daelin’s PhD research is under the supervision of FORwards member Louise Sharpe and focuses on cognitive mechanisms of fear of cancer recurrence and fear of cancer progression. We are thrilled to see our membership grow substantially over the last two years and are looking forward to welcoming more new members in 2021.
Call for New FORwards Committee Members
Are you interested in and passionate about contributing to fear of cancer recurrence research at a global level? The IPOS FORwards SIG committee for 2021-2023 will be formed at the IPOS ASM in May, and we are looking for new representatives. There are four open positions:
Please contact the FORwards secretary, Lauren Heathcote, at [email protected] to nominate yourself or another FORwards member.
Two new FORwards Webinar Recordings, Now Available Online
Since the last update, we held two more webinars as part of the Fear of Recurrence Webinar Series: Group-based Interventions for Fear of Cancer Recurrence (December 2020) and Innovations in Screening for Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Progression (March 2021). Each webinar was attended by over 60 researchers and clinicians from around the world. The full recordings are now available through the IPOS website and are free to current IPOS members or $15 USD for non-members: https://www.ipos-society.org/webcasts
Conquer Fear Masterclass in Russia
Congratulations to FORwards member Evgeniia Ananeva, who led the successful launch of a new training program for clinicians to deliver the Conquer Fear intervention in Russia. The adaptation of the Conquer Fear materials into Russian was made possible through a collaboration between several FORwards members, including Phillis Butow, Jane Turner, Sébastien Simard, and Tania Estape. For those interested in learning more about the Conquer Fear intervention, and other interventions to reduce fear of cancer recurrence, there will be a workshop on treating FCR at the upcoming IPOS ASM.
FCR Research
FORwards members have been hard at work publishing new papers on fear of cancer recurrence and progression over the last few months. Below is a small selection of new papers from our SIG members.
Gormley, M., Knobf, T., Vorderstrasse, A., Aouizerat, B., Hammer, M., Fletcher, J., & D’Eramo Melkus, G. (2020). Exploring the Effects of Genomic Testing on Fear of Cancer Recurrence among Breast Cancer Survivors. Psycho‐Oncology.
Braun, S. E., Aslanzadeh, F. J., Thacker, L., & Loughan, A. R. (2021). Examining Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Primary Brain Tumor Patients and Their Caregivers Using the Actor‐Partner Interdependence Model. Psycho‐Oncology.
Cunningham, S. J., Patton, M., Schulte, F., Richardson, P. A., & Heathcote, L. C. (2021). Worry about somatic symptoms as a sign of cancer recurrence: prevalence and associations with fear of recurrence and quality of life in survivors of childhood cancer
Pradhan, P., Sharpe, L., Butow, P. N., Smith, A. B., & Russell, H. (2021). Is a brief online booklet sufficient to reduce fear of cancer recurrence or progression in women with ovarian cancer?. Frontiers in Psychology, 12.
Shaw, J., Kamphuis, H., Sharpe, L., Lebel, S., Smith, A. B., Hulbert-Williams, N. J., ... & Butow, P. N. (2021). Setting an International Research Agenda for Fear of Cancer Recurrence: an online delphi consensus study. Frontiers in psychology, 12, 241.
If you would like to include an update in the Spring newsletter, or know a student or colleague who would like to join this SIG, please reach out to Lauren Heathcote (FORwards Secretary) at [email protected].
Thank you all for the phenomenal work that you do to support people living with and beyond cancer.
Kind regards,
Your FORwards committee
Chair: Ben Smith
Deputy Chair: Marije van der Lee
Secretary: Lauren Heathcote
Early Career Rep: Brittany Mustaers
Training in Russia on "How to help patients to cope with FCR" was held virtually in January 2021. There were 15 participators from across Russia, from Komsomolsk-on-Amur (Far East) to Moscow. The program consisted of two days of online theory and practice masterclasses. All attendees work with patients and help them to grapple with FCR, online and face-to-face in their cities. Help was appreciated from: Phillis Butow and Jane Turner who provided additional materials that helped to create the practice part of the training. Sebastien Simard for provider permission to translate into Russian and use the FCRI. Tania Estapé for helping create this training for Russian psychologists. Best regards, Evgeniia Ananeva
Training in Russia on "How to help patients to cope with FCR" was held virtually in January 2021.
There were 15 participators from across Russia, from Komsomolsk-on-Amur (Far East) to Moscow. The program consisted of two days of online theory and practice masterclasses. All attendees work with patients and help them to grapple with FCR, online and face-to-face in their cities.
Help was appreciated from:
Best regards, Evgeniia Ananeva
Thursday, April 29, 2021, 8 to 9 p.m. ET Live webcast via Zoom
Featuring: Dr Maria Ftanou
Dr Maria Ftanou is the head of the Clinical Psychology Department at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne and a Research Fellow at the School of Population and Global Health at The University of Melbourne. Maria has over 17 years of clinical experience, primarily in the field of psychosocial oncology. She and her team provide evidence-based psychological interventions to people with cancer and their families across the cancer trajectory.
Advanced registration is required. This event is LIVE. Be sure to check your local time zone by going to https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Register online by going to https://ipos-society.org/event-4213024
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Cancer Coaching Professional Certificate
This online certificate is developed for health professionals who want to help clients effectively self-manage care, across phases in the cancer continuum. Develop skills as a cancer coach to engage and motivate cancer populations to improve disease outcomes and health recovery.
This program is offered by the Health Leadership & Learning Network , which offers lifelong learning for health and social service staff and managers within the Faculty of Health at York University in Canada.
Webinar Innovations in screening and assessment of fear of cancer recurrence and progression
Date March 12, 2021 (-1 day for those outside of Australia/NZ) Time 8:30am AEDT (convert to your local time) Duration 60 minutes
Speakers Ben Smith, PhD, University of New South Wales Yasmin Youssef, PhD, University Medical Centre Leipzig Daelin Coutts-Bain, University of Sydney Moderator Louise Sharpe, PhD, University of Sydney
The FORwards Webinar Series aims to bring together the international community of researchers and clinicians interested in fear of cancer recurrence, to provide cutting-edge updates on brand-spanking new research, and to spark conversations and collaborative projects across the globe.
This webinar will be of interest to both clinicians and researchers who want to better understand and manage FCR in people living with cancer and their loved ones.
Attendance is free, but registration is required
Register online by going to https://stanford.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ilEr5MwSR-O2PVzU3pebeQ
IPOS is now accepting nominations from active members to be on the Board of Directors. Individuals with a current “Active” membership from across the globe are encouraged to submit nominations for the volunteer Board positions noted below. Individuals with an “Early Career” membership are encouraged to submit for the Early Career Director position.
1. One Vice-President position
2. One Secretary position
3. One Treasurer position
4. Seven individual Director positions:
Submit your nomination by going to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IPOSNomination2021
1. Decide which position you wish to seek nomination for:
i. Vice-President
ii. Secretary
iii. Treasurer
iv. One of the seven Director positions
2. Name and email address of one ACTIVE member that has offered to support your nomination.
3. Point form highlights of your experience with IPOS.
4. Current Biography - brief 100 to 200 words maximum.
5. Candidate Statement - outline of why you want to serve on the IPOS board and your election platform. 100 to 300 words maximum.
6. Email a jpg photo of yourself within 48 hours of submitting your nomination online to [email protected].
Items 3 to 6 above will be used in the Election package issued to all current eligible voting IPOS members on March 20, 2021.
Vice-President (President- Elect):
The Vice-President is the President Elect. This position involves a six-year commitment to the IPOS Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The succession pattern shall be such that an individual so elected shall serve one term as Vice-President, one term as President and one term as Past President, for a total of six successive years. To seek nomination for the office of Vice-President the member must have served, at some point in time, a minimum of one term on the Board of Directors.
Treasurer:
This position is for a two-year term on the Board of Directors and on the Executive Committee. IPOS employs a management company to handle everyday financial and accounting reporting. The Treasurer works with the management company to ensure records are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements. They shall make recommendations regarding budget and provide periodic finance reports to the Executive Committee and to the Board of Directors. When it deems such action to be desirable, it shall also make recommendations regarding the Society’s financial policy. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for confirming the counting of votes in the mail ballots used in elections. To seek nomination for the office of Treasurer the member must have served, at some point in time, a minimum of one term on the Board of Directors.
Secretary:
This position is for a two-year term on the Board of Directors and on the Executive Committee. IPOS employs a management company to handle everyday secretarial and compliance reporting. The Secretary also works with the management company to ensure records are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements. To seek nomination for the office of Secretary the member must have served, at some point in time, a minimum of one term on the Board of Directors.
Six Individual Directors:
Each position is for a two-year term on the Board of Directors. Directors shall reflect an international and multidisciplinary composition and function as the governing body of the Society. The primary responsibility of the Directors shall be to establish the policies of the Society. The Directors shall also monitor the activities of the Society to ensure compliance with, and progress toward the achievement of, those policies. The IPOS Constitution allows the Board to work towards ensuring appropriate geographical representation.
One Early Career Director:
This position is for a two-year term on the Board of Directors and can only be held by a Early Career member. The Early Career Director role is to ensure the interests of career professional’s interest are advanced. In the event that during their elected term, they transition to Active Member status, as per Article III Section 5 of this bylaw, they shall continue to complete the remainder of their elected term. No one member shall hold the position of Early Career Director for more than one term.
1. The primary language IPOS operates in is English.
2. The Board of Directors meet at a minimum every six months with all Directors expected to participate. Meetings are held via Zoom/Google hangouts, with at least one meeting being in person. IPOS does not reimburse costs for attending or participating in meetings.
3. The Executive Committee meets as the need arises via zoom/Google hangouts.
4. Both the Board of Directors and Executive Committee are expected to closely monitor the activities of the Society and provide support as needed.
5. Elected individuals are required to attend in person the Board meetings held in conjunction with the World Congress in 2021, 2022 and 2023, unless the World Congress is held virtually.”
6. All Board of Directors and Executive Committee members are expected to co-chair on a minimum of one IPOS committee (https://www.ipos-society.org/about/sigs).
7. Familiarity with the Society’s Constitution and Organization Structure is required: https://www.ipos-society.org/about/organization.
8. The IPOS Board is considered a “working” Board, which requires directors to take on responsibilities beyond board meetings. This may include, but not limited to, supporting committee initiatives, working on agreed upon special projects, special initiatives and outreach to other organizations to further the IPOS mandate.
A Message from IPOS President, Dr. Jane Turner.
On behalf of the IPOS management and Board we wish all good tidings for the holiday season. The IPOS office will be closed on December 24, 2020 and will reopen on January 4, 2021. Please note the IPOS office will not have access to phone, fax or email while closed for the holidays. We will do our best to respond to all messages within two business days of the office reopening. Also note many of our Board members will not have access to email over the holidays.
Over the holidays, members and non-members will still be able to purchase recordings of many of our events online while the office is closed. The email confirmation/receipt issued after purchase will provide the link to access the recordings. Membership Applications and Renewals can also be submitted securely online over the holidays. Best wishes for a safe holiday season.
The recent COVID-19 crisis is causing significant issues and concerns for health care providers. This survey is intended to understand how are you managing your practice during this pandemic.
All answers are will be used anonymously and will be analyzed according to scientific standards.
None of your personal data will be revealed or used other than to calculate statistics.
Who should complete this survey?
This survey is for any psychosocial provider working in Low- Middle- Income Countries (LMIC)
How to complete the survey?
This survey may take 10 minutes. Please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MGW5T5Q
Who to contact with questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Cristiane Bergerot, PhD, [email protected] or Tania Estape, PhD, [email protected]
Thank you for your support!
The e-health SIG of IPOS
IPOS Members receive 10% off until January 18, 2021 on the below courses with coupon code.
1. Sexual Health in Cancer Part 1 (IPODE)
2. Advanced Pain Assessment and Management
Sexual Health in Cancer Part 1 (IPODE) - Sexual concerns are one of the most common cancer survivorship issues, yet they are the least likely to be discussed. Learn skills in assessment and counseling for common sexual health issues in cancer care. Enroll by January 4, 2021, course starts on January 11, 2021. Offered in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology.
Visit the Sexual Health in Cancer course webpage for additional details, including online classroom dates.
Advanced Pain Assessment and Management - This course is designed for participants who are already familiar with the World Health Organization (WHO) ladder for pain management. Participants will learn the pathophysiology of cancer pain, cancer pain syndromes, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for intractable pain in palliation and how to conduct educational and advocacy work. Enroll by January 18, 2021, course starts on January 25, 2021. Visit the Advanced Pain Assessment and Management website for additional details. Please email the IPOS office to request the coupon code.
The Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice is proud to be working with IPOS to offer a mentorship programme for researchers in the early stages of their careers who are looking to hone their skills as peer reviewers. This scheme teams Early Career Researchers (ECRs) with seasoned reviewers and members of the journal’s Editorial Board to develop the ECR’s skill set to become valued participants in the peer review community. To be considered as an applicant for this programme, you must:
You will work with an assigned mentor (usually a current member of the JPORP Editorial Board) to do two co-reviews. Any queries related to this scheme can be directed to Prof Nick Hulbert-Williams, one of the Journal Associate Editors. ECRs who complete this training programme will be added to the list of approved reviewers for the journal, and will be provided with a certificate of completion. If you are not currently registered as an IPOS Member-in-training (student) or an Early Career Psycho-Oncology Professional, please visit www.ipos-society.org/membership/ for membership information. To apply to be part of the ECR Reviewer Training Programme, please download and fill in the application form, which can be found here, and email it to the journal Senior Publisher, Tarryn Greenberg. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis, so there will likely be a wait before you are asked to participate in a review.
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