What does APOS mean in ONCOLOGY

The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) is a professional, international society focused on the psychological and social aspects of cancer. It includes physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other allied health providers who specialize in the mental health care of people with cancer. APOS promotes evidence-based psychosocial oncology care that addresses the physical, psychological, and social needs of individuals with cancer and their families.

Conferences hosted by APOS typically present a broad range of topics related to caring for patients with cancer from a psychosocial perspective. This includes presentations on providing psychosocial support to patients undergoing treatment, pain management strategies, communication between healthcare providers and patients about end-of-life care, advocacy efforts for improved access to mental health services for those affected by cancer, and innovations in research in this field.

Yes! As part of its mission to advance quality psychosocial oncology care through education and research initiatives, APOS provides members with access to various professional development activities such as continuing medical education courses and workshops geared towards enhancing clinical practice skills.

Each year at its annual conference, APOS presents awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the field from an individual or group engaged in research or treatment related to psychosocial oncology care. Awards may be granted for excellence in clinical practice or scientific achievement.

There are many opportunities for members to become actively involved in the work of APOS – including joining committees that focus on education initiatives or member services; contributing to journals such as Psycho-Oncology; participating in advocacy efforts; networking events; attending conferences; or volunteering as reviewers for grant applications submitted by fellow members.

Yes – there is a fee associated with becoming a member of APOs which varies depending upon your membership level (i.e., standard vs., student/trainee). Member benefits include reduced registration fees at conferences hosted by the organization as well discounts on publications created by its collective members.

Yes – prospective members must be able to demonstrate expertise within the scope of psychosocial oncology (e.g., current practitioners such as doctors, nurses psychologists etc.). Additionally new members must submit letters from two existing members who vouch for their expertise and qualifications before being accepted into the organization.