OUR MISSION
Advancing the development & delivery of equitable & evidence-based psychosocial oncology care through research, practice, education, and advocacy.
OUR VISION
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 wellbeing and biopsychosocial-spiritual outcomes.
APOS Authors
APOS is proud to highlight the published works of our members and the valuable perspectives they bring to the psychosocial oncology community! Through APOS Authors, an exclusive advertising opportunity for APOS members, published authors can showcase their books, share their expertise, and connect with colleagues and potential readers. Explore our featured member publication below, and if you're an APOS member with a published book, we invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to share your work with our community!
Surviving the Storm by Cheryl Krauter
Surviving the Storm presents a humanistic psychological perspective on how to support cancer survivors by offering an individualized narrative structure designed to help them tell their stories. This is a book for people who need to tell the story of how they've been touched by cancer. It doesn't tell what to eat, or how much to exercise, or what to think and feel. Instead, it introduces a contemplative perspective and gives readers a pragmatic structure to help them tell their unique story of surviving or living with cancer.
APOS Psychosocial Pocket Guide
Developed as a practical resource for psychosocial oncology professionals, the APOS Psychosocial Pocket Guide offers quick access to key topics including distress screening, psychiatric emergencies, evidence-based interventions, and professional development. Explore trusted resources designed to support informed, compassionate care for patients and families.
Who We Help
WE ADVOCATE FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, REPRESENTATION, AND INCLUSION in advancing the science and practice of psychosocial oncology care, recognizing the rights of all those affected by cancer to receive comprehensive person and family centered care.
WE EMPOWER A WORKFORCE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER through the development and dissemination of evidence-based education and resources, mentorship, and the creation of pathways to leadership.
3x the impact: For each cancer case, at least 3 families feel it
Depression associated with increased mortality for come cancer types – 25% ↑ depressive symptoms; 39%↑ with diagnosed depression (7-13)
People with cancer are 2.4x more likely to suffer from major depressive disorder
People with cancer are 2x more likely to die by suicide.
Making a difference, one story at a time.
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