International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS)

Founded in 1984, the International Psycho-Oncology Society (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.

The Society seeks to provide leadership and development of standards for education and research on the psychological, social and spiritual factors that affect the quality of life of cancer patients and their loved ones, and that influence tumor progression and survival.

The aims of IPOS have been to foster training, encourage psychosocial principles and a humanistic approach in cancer care, and to stimulate research and develop training so psychosocial care may be integrated with all clinical oncologic specialties for optimal patient care.

It is our pleasure to announce that the 25^th International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) World Congress of Psycho-oncology will be held in Maastricht, The Netherlands, on 24^th (Tuesday) – 27^th (Friday) September 2024.

With a congress theme of “Cancer in Context’ and psychosocial academy workshops addressing timely issues in research and practice, the upcoming World Congress highlights the circumstances in which cancer plays a significant role in the lives of people facing the disease. Our goal is to improve the lives of people facing cancer worldwide.

The upcoming World Congress represents a huge opportunity for practitioners and researchers in the field to share their experiences, work, and research with professionals from across the globe. Maastricht is an excellent location to offer an enjoyable environment to host such a meaningful event.