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I am heading a research group on Psychological Aspects of Cancer at the Danish Cancer, where we focus on both adults and children with cancer, but also on their families. I have been working in psychooncology for more than 20 years. Halfway through my career, my son was diagnosed with leukemia. He was cured, but this of course made me consider whether cancer research was something I was going to do both in my work and spare time. Still, the experience underlined the need for further research in support for families with cancer. In our research group, we work with documenting psychological consequences of cancer using nationwide Danish registries, but also with testing new support in RCTs. We have developed the FAMOS therapy program, which in a nationwide RCT was effective for families of children with cancer.  In ongoing multicenter studies, we are e.g. testing nurse navigation in breast (REBECCA) and lung (NAVIGATE) cancer and therapy for families of children in palliative care (SOFUS). I have been attending IPOS conferences many times and I have recently joined the IPOS Survivorship SIG; I am excited about this community, where we can cross borders and develop new international research collaborations.

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A practitioner of mental health with special interest in Substance Use Disorder & Behavioral Addiction. Additional interests in Obsession Compulsive Disorder and Prevention of Burnout of Healthcare Professionals. Engagement with IPOS helps me in dealing with cancer affected patients visiting the city. Alumnus of Calcutta Boy's School & St Paul's School, Darjeeling with graduation from NRS Medical College ,Kolkata and P.G. from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru. A certified Soft skills trainer from the McGrath Institute of Leadership Training(Dale Carnegie) & a Food & Beverage consultant & Art reviewer who also runs Marathons to balance the stress arising out of work & personal life balance.

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Clinical and pediatric psychologist, Specialty in Cognitive Emotive Behavioral Psychotherapy. I have developed care programs for families in grief. I love researching, training and playing with legos.I work as a psycho-oncologist
pediatrician at Mateo Esquivo Foundation, which accompanies pediatric oncopatients and their families at each stage of the process. It is located in the city of Santa Fe, Argentina.

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Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 47289
Job Family: Behavioral Health Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Detailed Shift and Schedule: M-F 8-5
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 11011036633275-Psychiatric Services - LCI

Overview

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Psychologists to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together in our Psycho-Oncology team at Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, NC.

Levine Cancer Institute, a part of Atrium Health, is currently seeking to add a fully licensed Psychologist to its Psycho-Oncology team within the department of Supportive Oncology in the Charlotte-metro area. Current Post Doctoral Psychology Fellows who are eligible for NC licensure in 2023 will also be considered and encouraged to apply. Our team is comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, social workers and dedicated nursing support.

Qualified Candidates Will Be:

• A PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Health Psychology
• Experienced in Psycho-Oncology (preferred)
• Focused on providing direct patient care

About the Opportunity:

• Full-time, outpatient opportunity that includes a combination of clinical, academic, and research responsibilities in an integrated psycho-oncology section at a large cancer institute
• Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am – 5pm
• No weekends, no nights and no call

About Levine Cancer Institute:

The Levine Cancer Institute of Atrium Health is a unique institution designed with the innovative vision to deliver outstanding cancer care across the Carolinas, building upon its strong network of affiliated hospitals and providers. At LCI, there are more than 200 cancer doctors experienced in treating the full spectrum of solid tumor and blood cancers. With training from some of the nation’s best cancer programs and expertise in treating even the rarest and most challenging cases, our specialists have the knowledge and skill needed to best treat our patients.

About Atrium Health:

Atrium Health is the second largest non-profit healthcare system in the United States, and its cancer programs serve 4.7 million people across the Carolinas with 14 thousand new cases diagnosed annually. The Institute provides the headquarters in Charlotte, where specialized clinical activity interface with extensive research and educational endeavors.

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.

Learn more here: https://careers.atriumhealth.org/jobs/10948575-psycho-oncology-psychologist-charlotte-nc-ah-levine-cancer-institute

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https://careers.atriumhealth.org/jobs/10948575-psycho-oncology-psychologist-charlotte-nc-ah-levine-cancer-institute

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I am a clinical psychologist, head of psychosocial services of pediatric cancer and blood disorders center of Armenia, which is part of Hematology center after R.Yeolyan. Our team works in the pediatric hematology and oncology, pediatric palliative care and stem cell transplantation departments providing care for local and international patients. Our aim is to develop and improve pediatric psychosocial oncology services in Armenia. My research interest is diagnosis related information preferences of the patients and their families. For this research I received Young Investigator Award Scholarship during 54th Congress of International society of pediatric oncology annual Congress in 2022.

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She is working as a Psycho oncologist in the oncology field from 2012 till now in many cancer centers in Egypt. She is working as a General Manager at Comprehensive Association for Psychological and social crisis therapy from 1/11/2020 till now that present psychological and Social services to patients and their families with cooperation with government cancer centers in Egypt. She founded an initiative called Hayat from 2022 till now to support cancer patients psychologically and socially, and has served more than 650 patients in one year with a population in need in government cancer centers in all over Egypt for free .In addition, it organized more than 120 workshops to teach more than 2400 psychologists and Social workers how to deal with cancer patients and their families within one year. She created an academic specialized in learning Psychologists and social workers to deal with cancer patients and their families as the first academic specialized in the cancer field.

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I am a postdoctoral fellow in psycho-oncology at the SCALab laboratory of the University of Lille and the ONCOLille Institute (France). My research projects aim to study psychosocial determinants of the impact of cancer to identify the levers of action to support patients and their relatives. Over my research contract, my work focuses on identifying the literature about digital interventions in psycho-oncology, their methodological quality, and their effectiveness to support patients and caregivers. This work allows me to participate to the development of an evidence-based digital intervention in psycho-oncology. I'm also interested in how belief toward illness and medications are shaped and how they influence adjustment to health threats. I'm a member of the IPOS SIG Survivorship.

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I was drawn to the profession of Psycho-oncology through my love for research in the field of oncology, Palliative Care, Geriatric Cancer, Informal Caregivers, Breast Cancer and Human Personality. During my course of journey in this field I understood the issues which affect most people in their journey. I have a passion to improve people’s overall quality of life. I have a PhD degree with my research paper focused on psychological and social impact of modified radical mastectomy on female breast cancer patients. I have completed my Master’s in Applied psychology (specialization with health psychology) & Master in Social work(MSW)– Medical and psychiatric social work. I have Participated in the “Asian Patients Perspectives Regarding Oncology Awareness, Care & Health” (APPROACH) study funded by Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore. I am a member of IPOS and particularly interested in palliative SIG. Currently involved in the researches to explore psychological distress among elderly cancer patients and their caregivers, relationship between personality and breast cancer, challenges of adolescents and young adult cancer patients and interventional study – project- EMPATHY for advance head and neck and lung cancer patients. I have had over 16 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in oncology setup.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT (click here for time conversion)

Featuring:

• Prof Raymond Chan (RN, BNurs, MAppSc, PhD, FACN, GAICD), Dean of Research, Caring Futures Institute Director, and Matthew Flinders Professor of Cancer Nursing, Flinders University.

Dean (Research), Caring Futures Institute Director and Matthew Flinders Professor of Cancer Nursing, Flinders University. Prof Chan’s research program focuses on optimising models of care and health services’ responses to address the needs of people affected by cancer. Prof Chan has published >210 peer-reviewed articles and 2 book chapters. In total, he has attracted >$36 million AUD of research funding as Chief Investigator. Prof Chan holds/has held a range of international and national leadership roles including Executive Board Director (Secretary) of Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC); Board Director for the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) In 2021, Prof Chan was appointed by the Australian Minister for Health to serve on the NHMRC Research Committee (Triennium 2021-24).

Moderated by: 

• Savita Goswami (India), Chair of the IPOS Survivorship SIG Education Committee.
• Isabel Centeno (Mexico) Member of IPOS Survivorship SIG Education Committee.

Purchase:

• Free to current IPOS members
• $10 USD for non-members

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY GOING TO: https://ipos-society.org/event-5296015

Thanks to all the nominees for the 2023-2025 IPOS Board of Directors. Thanks also to all the IPOS eligible voting members. We had a record-breaking voter response.

The below will be the official board of directors as of September 2 (IPOS AGM in Milan) for 2023-2025:

• President: Wendy Wing Tak Lam (Hong Kong)
• Past President: Thomas Hack (Canada)
• Vice President: Chioma Asuzu (Nigeria)
• Secretary: Csaba László Dégi (Romania)
• Treasurer: Melissa Henry (Canada)

Directors:

• Ozan Bahcivan (Turkey)
• Cristiane Decat Bergerot (Brazil)
• Daisuke Fujisawa (Japan)
• Gil Goldzweig (Israel)
• Carmen Loiselle (Canada)
• Ursula Sansom-Daly (Australia)
• Early Career Director: Amanda Balakirsky (USA)