Reflections on the contribution of IPOS to psycho-oncology

Abstract

This invited commentary briefly describes some of the milestones and events from the period of 2010–2012 while I was President of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS). Important events covered include the introduction and implementation of an International Standard of Quality Psychosocial Care, the setting up of IPOS Press, the initiation of a partnership with the WHO and further development of the curriculum, and the IPOS Federation of Societies implemented by Dr Luigi Grassi. It also briefly covers important changes to the governance, byelaws, and committee structures of IPOS.