Wendy Lam, PhD, RN, FFPH
@wwtlam.bsky.social
Associate Professor, SPH, HKUMed; Director, HKUMed JCICC; President, International Psycho-oncology Society IPOS
We have undertaken a series of studies to explore the prevalence of FCR, the influence of metacognition and intolerance of uncertainty on FCR, and the effectiveness of metacognitive-based interventions in managing FCR. Looking forward to sharing our insights on FCR.
I will join Prof Wendy Lam & Mr Glynn Chambers to talk about the certainty and uncertainty of living with a #cancer diagnosis
#PsyOnc #SuppOnc #SurvOnc #FCR #PsychoOncology #OzOnc @cosa-oncology.bsky.social @wwtlam.bsky.social
@petermaccc.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au
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#PsyOnc #SuppOnc #SurvOnc #FCR #PsychoOncology #OzOnc @cosa-oncology.bsky.social @wwtlam.bsky.social
@petermaccc.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au
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#psychooncology #psyonc #supponc #supportivecare #cancersurvivorship #survonc | Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group
Our Chair, Haryana Dhillon, will be presenting The Trevor Anderson Lecture at Peter Mac in mid-November. They will be joining our long-time collaborator Prof Wendy Lam and Mr Glynn Chambers to talk a...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We have undertaken a series of studies to explore the prevalence of FCR, the influence of metacognition and intolerance of uncertainty on FCR, and the effectiveness of metacognitive-based interventions in managing FCR. Looking forward to sharing our insights on FCR.
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2025 IPOS World Congress Update - there are now almost 1,000 confirmed registrants for our 26th Annual World Congress: Adelaide, Australia, November 11-14, 2025.
This will be our LARGEST World Congress in more than 10-years! Don't miss out!
www.cosa-ipos-2025.org/registration
This will be our LARGEST World Congress in more than 10-years! Don't miss out!
www.cosa-ipos-2025.org/registration
September 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
2025 IPOS World Congress Update - there are now almost 1,000 confirmed registrants for our 26th Annual World Congress: Adelaide, Australia, November 11-14, 2025.
This will be our LARGEST World Congress in more than 10-years! Don't miss out!
www.cosa-ipos-2025.org/registration
This will be our LARGEST World Congress in more than 10-years! Don't miss out!
www.cosa-ipos-2025.org/registration
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Abstract results for the 2025 IPOS/COSA World Congress have been sent! If YOU submitted, please check your in-box for your results.
For more information on the World Congress (November 11-14, Adelaide, Australia), please go to www.cosa-ipos-2025.org
#IPOS2025
For more information on the World Congress (November 11-14, Adelaide, Australia), please go to www.cosa-ipos-2025.org
#IPOS2025
August 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Abstract results for the 2025 IPOS/COSA World Congress have been sent! If YOU submitted, please check your in-box for your results.
For more information on the World Congress (November 11-14, Adelaide, Australia), please go to www.cosa-ipos-2025.org
#IPOS2025
For more information on the World Congress (November 11-14, Adelaide, Australia), please go to www.cosa-ipos-2025.org
#IPOS2025
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#WorldPsychoOncologyDay
In my interview with @CancerNetwrk , I reflect on the legacy of Dr. Jimmie Holland and the global movement to elevate psychosocial care in cancer. #WPOD @ipospsychooncol.bsky.social
www.cancernetwork.com/view/elevati...
In my interview with @CancerNetwrk , I reflect on the legacy of Dr. Jimmie Holland and the global movement to elevate psychosocial care in cancer. #WPOD @ipospsychooncol.bsky.social
www.cancernetwork.com/view/elevati...
April 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
#WorldPsychoOncologyDay
In my interview with @CancerNetwrk , I reflect on the legacy of Dr. Jimmie Holland and the global movement to elevate psychosocial care in cancer. #WPOD @ipospsychooncol.bsky.social
www.cancernetwork.com/view/elevati...
In my interview with @CancerNetwrk , I reflect on the legacy of Dr. Jimmie Holland and the global movement to elevate psychosocial care in cancer. #WPOD @ipospsychooncol.bsky.social
www.cancernetwork.com/view/elevati...
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The British Psychosocial Oncology Society celebrating the inaugural #WPOD
We have our mission.
@bposociety.bsky.social
#psycho-oncology #CanSky #OncSky
We have our mission.
@bposociety.bsky.social
#psycho-oncology #CanSky #OncSky
Did you know that today is the inaugural World Psycho-Oncology Day (#WPOD)?
April 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The British Psychosocial Oncology Society celebrating the inaugural #WPOD
We have our mission.
@bposociety.bsky.social
#psycho-oncology #CanSky #OncSky
We have our mission.
@bposociety.bsky.social
#psycho-oncology #CanSky #OncSky
9th April is World Psycho-oncology Day. We all come together to promote and make a better place for people affected by cancer. @ipospsychooncol.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
9th April is World Psycho-oncology Day. We all come together to promote and make a better place for people affected by cancer. @ipospsychooncol.bsky.social
Please join us to organise activities on the World Psycho-oncology Day (April 9th) to promote the importance of psychosocial care in cancer care.
@ipospsychooncol.bsky.social
@ipospsychooncol.bsky.social
Announcing World Psycho-Oncology Day #WPOD – April 9
World Psycho-Oncology Day will serve as a global platform to raise awareness of the importance of addressing the psychological and emotional needs of people affected by cancer.
Read more by going to ipos-society.org/WPOD
World Psycho-Oncology Day will serve as a global platform to raise awareness of the importance of addressing the psychological and emotional needs of people affected by cancer.
Read more by going to ipos-society.org/WPOD
March 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Please join us to organise activities on the World Psycho-oncology Day (April 9th) to promote the importance of psychosocial care in cancer care.
@ipospsychooncol.bsky.social
@ipospsychooncol.bsky.social
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Wendy Lam, President of IPOS, was honoured and delighted to participate at 7th Asia Pacific Psycho-oncology Network Meeting, in Chennai, India.
We would like to commend Dr. Surendran, who leads the Department of Psycho-oncology at the Cancer Institute, for hosting this regional meeting.
We would like to commend Dr. Surendran, who leads the Department of Psycho-oncology at the Cancer Institute, for hosting this regional meeting.
January 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Wendy Lam, President of IPOS, was honoured and delighted to participate at 7th Asia Pacific Psycho-oncology Network Meeting, in Chennai, India.
We would like to commend Dr. Surendran, who leads the Department of Psycho-oncology at the Cancer Institute, for hosting this regional meeting.
We would like to commend Dr. Surendran, who leads the Department of Psycho-oncology at the Cancer Institute, for hosting this regional meeting.
They clearly know how to stay cool. Spotted them at Mahabalipuram.
January 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
They clearly know how to stay cool. Spotted them at Mahabalipuram.
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Live Webcast: Learn how to submit and present a great abstract at #IPOS2025!
February 19, 8 to 9 a.m. UTC
Are you thinking about submitting an abstract to the 2025 IPOS World Congress happening in Adelaide, Australia November 11-14?
FREE for ALL. Go to ipos-society.org/event-6021764
February 19, 8 to 9 a.m. UTC
Are you thinking about submitting an abstract to the 2025 IPOS World Congress happening in Adelaide, Australia November 11-14?
FREE for ALL. Go to ipos-society.org/event-6021764
January 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Live Webcast: Learn how to submit and present a great abstract at #IPOS2025!
February 19, 8 to 9 a.m. UTC
Are you thinking about submitting an abstract to the 2025 IPOS World Congress happening in Adelaide, Australia November 11-14?
FREE for ALL. Go to ipos-society.org/event-6021764
February 19, 8 to 9 a.m. UTC
Are you thinking about submitting an abstract to the 2025 IPOS World Congress happening in Adelaide, Australia November 11-14?
FREE for ALL. Go to ipos-society.org/event-6021764
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There is no health without #MentalHealth💚
In 2025, let's make sure mental health is given the same priority as physical health by standing up against stigma and ensuring more people can access the support they need.
In 2025, let's make sure mental health is given the same priority as physical health by standing up against stigma and ensuring more people can access the support they need.
January 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
There is no health without #MentalHealth💚
In 2025, let's make sure mental health is given the same priority as physical health by standing up against stigma and ensuring more people can access the support they need.
In 2025, let's make sure mental health is given the same priority as physical health by standing up against stigma and ensuring more people can access the support they need.
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Thoughtful reflection on conducting #PsySciSky #psychology research in #LMIC, esp if from #HIC. Most telling point for me: 1/3 studies in #sysrev about experiences of loneliness in #LMIC were authored solely by those at #HIC institutions.https://www.nature.com/articles/s44271-024-00168-4
Considerations for conducting psychological research in lower- and middle-income countries - Communications Psychology
Beginning to conduct psychological research in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is daunting. Where do you start? In this reflexive commentary, we raise three critical questions that research...
www.nature.com
January 12, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Thoughtful reflection on conducting #PsySciSky #psychology research in #LMIC, esp if from #HIC. Most telling point for me: 1/3 studies in #sysrev about experiences of loneliness in #LMIC were authored solely by those at #HIC institutions.https://www.nature.com/articles/s44271-024-00168-4
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An advisory from the US Surgeon General highlights the link between alcohol consumption and #cancer, and calls for updated warning labels and more provider and patient education.
More coverage here: conexiant.com/family-medic...
The full advisory can be found here: www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
More coverage here: conexiant.com/family-medic...
The full advisory can be found here: www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Alcohol, Cancer Link
Of all breast cancer cases in the U.S., 16.4% are directly linked to alcohol consumption.
conexiant.com
January 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
An advisory from the US Surgeon General highlights the link between alcohol consumption and #cancer, and calls for updated warning labels and more provider and patient education.
More coverage here: conexiant.com/family-medic...
The full advisory can be found here: www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
More coverage here: conexiant.com/family-medic...
The full advisory can be found here: www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
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Live Webcast: Broadening the landscape of patient navigation in cancer care
3 Feb 2025, 1 to 2:30 PM (UTC)
For individuals who have cancer, their caregivers, researchers, trainees, and health care professionals.
FREE for ALL - register online by going to ipos-society.org/event-6013769
3 Feb 2025, 1 to 2:30 PM (UTC)
For individuals who have cancer, their caregivers, researchers, trainees, and health care professionals.
FREE for ALL - register online by going to ipos-society.org/event-6013769
January 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Live Webcast: Broadening the landscape of patient navigation in cancer care
3 Feb 2025, 1 to 2:30 PM (UTC)
For individuals who have cancer, their caregivers, researchers, trainees, and health care professionals.
FREE for ALL - register online by going to ipos-society.org/event-6013769
3 Feb 2025, 1 to 2:30 PM (UTC)
For individuals who have cancer, their caregivers, researchers, trainees, and health care professionals.
FREE for ALL - register online by going to ipos-society.org/event-6013769
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January 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Come and join the IPOS family. Let’s work together to make a better place for people affected by cancer.
2025 IS HERE - Accepting new members and renewals for 2025!
Through our relationship with WHO, members of IPOS share in promoting global initiatives to address the psychosocial impact of cancer.
Find out more by going to tinyurl.com/iposmember
Through our relationship with WHO, members of IPOS share in promoting global initiatives to address the psychosocial impact of cancer.
Find out more by going to tinyurl.com/iposmember
January 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Come and join the IPOS family. Let’s work together to make a better place for people affected by cancer.
Many colleagues deserve to be recognised for their contributions in the field of psycho-oncology. Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate them for the Sutherland Award 2025.
Call for nominations! 2025 Arthur M. Sutherland Award and Memorial Lecture
Submit your nomination by March 11, 2025
Lifetime achievement in the field of psycho-oncology.
Learn more by going to https://buff.ly/2selgqi
Submit your nomination by March 11, 2025
Lifetime achievement in the field of psycho-oncology.
Learn more by going to https://buff.ly/2selgqi
January 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Many colleagues deserve to be recognised for their contributions in the field of psycho-oncology. Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate them for the Sutherland Award 2025.
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Aligning the World Health Organization's (WHO) package of interventions for rehabilitation for cancer with the mission of the International Psycho-Oncology Society's: promoting psychosocial care for all people affected by cancer
Read more https://buff.ly/4fpSw3a
Read more https://buff.ly/4fpSw3a
December 29, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Aligning the World Health Organization's (WHO) package of interventions for rehabilitation for cancer with the mission of the International Psycho-Oncology Society's: promoting psychosocial care for all people affected by cancer
Read more https://buff.ly/4fpSw3a
Read more https://buff.ly/4fpSw3a
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Incredibly important paper added to our CDOH special issue today looks at commercial influences on patient and public involvement.
Well done to authors @maritahennessy.bsky.social @jameslarkin13.bsky.social et al.
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
Well done to authors @maritahennessy.bsky.social @jameslarkin13.bsky.social et al.
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
Commercial influences on patient and public involvement: a renewed call for research and action
Abstract. Patient and public involvement is increasingly advocated in health policy, research and practice. Patients and people with lived experience, care
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December 9, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Incredibly important paper added to our CDOH special issue today looks at commercial influences on patient and public involvement.
Well done to authors @maritahennessy.bsky.social @jameslarkin13.bsky.social et al.
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
Well done to authors @maritahennessy.bsky.social @jameslarkin13.bsky.social et al.
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
🗣️ Colleagues in the field of psycho-oncology. bsky.app/profile/ipos...
bsky.app
December 9, 2024 at 10:26 PM
🗣️ Colleagues in the field of psycho-oncology. bsky.app/profile/ipos...
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Comprehensive care is key in Bladder Cancer - Cristiane D Bergerot
oncodaily.com/insight/cris...
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#BladderCancer #Cancer #CRANELab #Nutrition #OncoDaily #Oncology #PsychosocialSu
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#BladderCancer #Cancer #CRANELab #Nutrition #OncoDaily #Oncology #PsychosocialSu
Cristiane D Bergerot: Comprehensive care is key in Bladder Cancer - OncoDaily
Cristiane D Bergerot: Comprehensive care is key in Bladder Cancer / bladder cancer, cancer, CRANE Lab, Cristiane Decat Bergerot, Exercise, Kathryn H Schmitz,
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December 8, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Comprehensive care is key in Bladder Cancer - Cristiane D Bergerot
oncodaily.com/insight/cris...
cranelab.bsky.social
#BladderCancer #Cancer #CRANELab #Nutrition #OncoDaily #Oncology #PsychosocialSu
oncodaily.com/insight/cris...
cranelab.bsky.social
#BladderCancer #Cancer #CRANELab #Nutrition #OncoDaily #Oncology #PsychosocialSu
Julia Chan, our doctoral student published an interesting study on sleep disturbance comparing cancer survivors with psychological distress vs those without bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Comparing the experiences of cancer survivors living with sleep disturbances between differing levels of psychological distress: a qualitative study - BMC Psychiatry
Background Psychological distress often co-occurs with sleep disturbances; but the specific mechanisms linking the two remain unclear. A qualitative study explored perceptions and factors associated w...
bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com
December 2, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Julia Chan, our doctoral student published an interesting study on sleep disturbance comparing cancer survivors with psychological distress vs those without bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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MPs have voted for a historic bill that could change the law on assisted dying in England and Wales.
Around 54% of MPs voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 after an often emotionally charged five hour debate in the House of Commons
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Around 54% of MPs voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 after an often emotionally charged five hour debate in the House of Commons
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
November 29, 2024 at 7:13 PM
MPs have voted for a historic bill that could change the law on assisted dying in England and Wales.
Around 54% of MPs voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 after an often emotionally charged five hour debate in the House of Commons
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Around 54% of MPs voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 after an often emotionally charged five hour debate in the House of Commons
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
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A number of #AYA cancer survivors experience insurance and financial hardships, including foregoing medical care due to financial constraints, problems paying medical bills, and difficulties accessing loans or insurances. #survonc #ayacsm
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insurance, legal, and financial hardships of childhood and adolescent cancer survivors—a systematic review - Journal of Cancer Survivorship
Purpose Childhood and adolescent cancer survivors (CACS) experience medical and psychosocial adverse effects. Attention widens to include issues such as socio-bureaucratic hardships. This systematic r...
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November 29, 2024 at 4:46 PM
A number of #AYA cancer survivors experience insurance and financial hardships, including foregoing medical care due to financial constraints, problems paying medical bills, and difficulties accessing loans or insurances. #survonc #ayacsm
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
We wrote a perspective paper (now included in the e-book) to discuss the importance of palliative care for geriatric pets. It was a joint paper between us as pet-parents and the veterinary physician. @memory of our beloved Joe
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How Animals Affect Us: Examining the Influence of Human-Animal Interactions on Human’s Health
How do animals impact our lives? Recently, there has been more attention given to the healing benefits of interacting with various species of animals. Science is beginning to explain that our relatio...
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November 23, 2024 at 5:25 AM
We wrote a perspective paper (now included in the e-book) to discuss the importance of palliative care for geriatric pets. It was a joint paper between us as pet-parents and the veterinary physician. @memory of our beloved Joe
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...