The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) was formed in 1986 to bring together professionals working in the psychological, behavioral and social aspects of cancer. Its mission broadened in the early 2000s to network professionals from all disciplines working in psychosocial oncology. Over five hundred psychosocial oncology professionals gather at APOS' annual conference to share new research and clinical innovations. The Psycho-Oncology journal was begun in 1992 to publish research specific to psychosocial oncology in one journal.

◊ Read more about our Founding President, Jimmie C. Holland, MD.

APOS is the ONLY multidisciplinary organization in the United States dedicated to researching and treating the psychosocial aspects of cancer.

The recognition and incorporation of psychosocial quality of care has come a long way!  Learn more about the recent history of psycho-oncology, in the United States and globally.

The MISSION of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society is to advance the science and practice of psychosocial oncology.

The VISION of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society is a nation in which all people affected by cancer have access to quality psychosocial care to optimize health outcomes.

Our CORE VALUES:

The American Psychosocial Oncology Society:

• Respects the individual and cultural diversity of the human experience across the lifespan and throughout the continuum of cancer care.
• Promotes the science and practice of psychosocial oncology as evidence-based and integral to quality cancer care.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration through research, education, mentorship and professional networking.
• Fosters the exchange of diverse views and expertise of our multidisciplinary members.
• Adheres to the highest integrity, honesty and accountability to professional ethics in research and clinical practice.

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