Join Us for World Cancer Day 2026: A Special Webinar on “The Human Crisis in Cancer”

As part of the World Cancer Day 2026 campaign, the International Psycho-oncology Society (IPOS) is hosting an insightful webinar to spotlight the key findings from the recently published Lancet Oncology Commission report, “The Human Crisis in Cancer.”

This landmark report aligns perfectly with the theme, “United by Unique,” which champions people-centred care. It calls for urgent action—reminding us that addressing the global cancer crisis requires more than good intentions. We must confront structural incentives and ideologies that have eroded the relational foundation of cancer care.

Together, let’s refocus on what truly matters: restoring human connection at the heart of cancer care.

This webinar is open to all FOR FREE. Advance registration is required.

Speakers in order of presentation:

1. Gary Rodin, MD, FRCPC (Canada), Professor of Psychiatry, and Director, Global Institute of Psychosocial, Palliative and End-of-Life Care (GIPPEC), Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto
2. Patricia Parker, PhD (USA), Member and Attending Psychologist, Director, Communication Skills Training and Research Program (Comskil). Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
3. Blessing Nkechi Ugboaja (Nigeria), Cancer survivor, advocate patient and navigator, MSc Public Health, UK, Cancer genomics, Fellow NIH, Member Stake holder Advisory board (NORA) Member (NCS), Member AWCAA, Member (NEPICIN), Fellow (SINCCAR) Fellow (ASLM), SOCRON)

Moderator:

• Chioma Asuzu, PhD (Nigeria), President, International Psycho-oncology Society (IPOS), Professor of Counselling & Clinical Psychology, University of Ibadan

Special Instructions:

• This webinar will be recorded and may be made available later.
• Access information will be emailed to registrants closer to the event date to the email address used for registering. Please be sure to check your spam/junk/promotion folders. If you are not able to locate, please email [email protected].