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Psychosocial care useful links

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Australian websites

  • Psycho-oncology Cooperative Research Group (PoCoG)
    Cooperative Clinical Trials Group that aims to improve the outcomes of patients experiencing a diagnosis of cancer, their families and carers through evaluation and implementation of psychosocial and supportive care interventions.
  • Cancer Learning
    Website funded by Cancer Australia for cancer health professionals providing links to resources and educational activities related to psychosocial care in cancer.

International websites

  • International Psycho-oncology Society (IPOS)
    International society that aims 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 behavioural factors that influence tumour progression and survival.
  • American Psycho-oncology Society (APOS)
    US-based professional organisation dedicated to psychosocial aspects of cancer treatment.
Last updated 18 February 2025
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