This is to offer psychosocial services to cancer patients and their caregivers in Nigeria and other African countries. Also, the organization seeks to provide a training ground to further the work of Psycho-Oncology in Nigeria, to conduct research in the area of Psycho-Oncology, to act as patients advocate and to raise funds to assist patients when necessary.
Offering psychosocial services to cancer patients and their caregivers in Nigeria and other African countries.
Acting as patients’ advocates while raising funds to assist them when necessary.
Providing a training ground to further the work of Psycho-Oncology in Nigeria.
Conducting research in the area of Psycho-Oncology to improve cancer care and support systems.
Advocating for cancer patients while collaborating with national and international bodies to advance Psycho-Oncology.
Member of the Federation of Psycho-Oncology Societies since 2011 through the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS).
The Psycho-Oncology Society of Nigeria (POSON) was established to address the urgent need for psychosocial care for cancer patients and their caregivers in Nigeria and across Africa. Recognizing that the cancer journey involves not only medical but also emotional and social challenges, POSON provides a supportive platform that integrates psychological well-being into cancer care.
Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on April 24, 2009, and inaugurated in Ibadan on October 6, 2011, POSON has been committed to training professionals in Psycho-Oncology, conducting research, advocating for patients’ rights, and mobilizing resources to support individuals in need. In the same year, the organization gained international recognition as a member of the Federation of Psycho-Oncology Societies through its affiliation with the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS).
The motivation for establishing POSON lies in the growing cancer burden in Africa and the limited awareness of the importance of psychosocial care. By integrating counseling, advocacy, training, and research, POSON continues to strengthen the fight against cancer and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Your donation helps us provide psychosocial care, advocacy, and financial support to cancer patients and their caregivers.
Partner with us to strengthen Psycho-Oncology in Nigeria. Together, we can improve cancer care and support systems nationwide.
We conduct research in Psycho-Oncology and train professionals to integrate psychosocial care into cancer treatment and management.
