- FOUNDED 1993
Overview
The COSA Psycho-Oncology Group helps to ensure COSA remains appropriately connected and at the forefront of the cancer control agenda, especially as it relates to psycho-oncology by ensuring the discipline is represented on COSA Council – our main scientific and advisory body representing all COSA Members.
The COSA Psycho-Oncology Group's aims to:
- promote the psychosocial care of cancer patients and their families and carers
- enhance the capacity of health professionals to deliver optimal psychosocial care
- promote the timely translation of research into clinical practice
Psycho-oncology is well represented throughout the COSA membership and our Affiliated Organisations, therefore the COSA Psycho-Oncology Group is not currently undertaking any specific COSA projects.
The COSA Psycho-Oncology Group has strong links to the COSA Affiliated Organisation the Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG).
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COSAoncology 4 hours ago
Less than 3 weeks till the multidisciplinary oncology community comes together in Adelaide at #COSAIPOS2025. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, collaborate. Standalone workshops, 1-day, 2-day, full-registration – you choose! Explore the program
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Check your inbox for the Global Oncology Group update with project news from Cambodia and our Pacific neighbours. Not subscribed? Login to your COSA account
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COSAoncology 7 days ago
In partnership with @VCCCAlliance a genomics workshop to unite leaders in cancer care, research, policy and consumer advocacy to review progress, align initiatives, strengthen patient pathways, and build workforce capability. Register today!
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COSAoncology 14 days ago
Our Cancer Pharmacists Group Clinical Development Workshop is back! This 3-hour educational afternoon will take place on Tuesday 11 November at the Adelaide Convention Centre. COSA CPG members and other interested pharmacists are encouraged to attend.
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COSAoncology 14 days ago
Save the date for the PGX Debate! COSA, @CAPhO_ACPhO @ISOPPorg and @BOPACommittee leaders will face off in a lively 3-minute-thesis-style debate - Is pharmacogenomics over-rated? - Evidence, energy and humour guaranteed! Tuesday 28 October 8:00PM AEDT
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COSAoncology 21 days ago
It is just six weeks till the multidisciplinary cancer care community meets in Adelaide for #COSAIPOS2025 to share insights, highlight innovation and influence best practice. View the packed program
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COSAoncology 29 days ago
Catch the Highlights of ISOPP CAPhO Symposium 2025 in a live webinar Saturday 27 September 7:30am AEST. Speakers include @DrKEWatson, Melanie Danilak & Prof Lita Chew. The webinar is free for members of @COSAoncology @ISOPPorg @CAPhO_ACPhO @BOPACommittee.
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COSAoncology 29 days ago
Our September member newsletter is out now. Check your inbox for COSA news – opportunities, group and affiliate updates, webinars, journal articles and more. Or log in and read it online anytime at
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COSAoncology one month ago
Check your inbox for the September Nutrition Group eNews for journal articles, PD, resources and more. If you're not subscribed, login to your COSA member account
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COSAoncology one month ago
@COSAoncology @ASCO @EuropeanCancer are using their collective voices to raise awareness of challenges impacting the wellbeing of health professionals and to define principles for creating healthy workplace cultures in health systems. See Lancet Oncology
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