Webinar Recording: Human Crisis in Cancer: Communication Matters

Recorded on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
89 minutes in length

As part of the World Cancer Day 2026 campaign, the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) hosted 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.

What truly matters is restoring human connection at the heart of cancer care.

This recording is open to IPOS members FOR FREE, $10 USD for non-members.

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

REGISTRATION:

• FREE to IPOS members
• $10 USD for non-members