IPSON is an interdisciplinary organisation that represents professionals working in cancer care. If you are a professional working in cancer care, you are eligible for membership in IPSON.
Our membership includes nurses, counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, OTs, PTs, administrators, and more.
Members work in cancer support centres, acute hospital settings, primary care, hospice and palliative care, academia, and public policy. We warmly welcome students and early-career professionals to join!
What is IPSON?
Upcoming webinar!
“Childhood Cancer Ireland: Psychosocial Services for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with cancer and their families”
Wednesday, September 17th
1-2 pm
Featuring Dr Mairead Brennan, Director of Psychosocial Services for Childhood Cancer Ireland.
This talk will explore the comprehensive psychosocial supports offered by Childhood Cancer Ireland. We will discuss the social, emotional, and practical supports available to the entire family during and after a CAYA cancer diagnosis, how to access them and how we can collaborate to best support families.
Webinars are free for all members.
If you are a member,
check your email for the Zoom link or contact us.
If you are not a member, consider joining now!
What is psychosocial oncology?
“…a multi-disciplinary specialty focusing on the psychological and mental health care of people affected by cancer, their carers and families.”
“Cancer and its treatments have the potential to significantly impact on mental health, physical health and socio-economic status in multiple ways. Most people will use a variety of resources to cope including their own emotional resources, often accessing the advice of healthcare professionals and other support systems such as family, friends, and community cancer support centres.”
IPSON is a proud Federation Member of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS).