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WHO IS CAPO Meet Celestina Martopullo

"Belonging to CAPO strengthens my sense of professional identity and solidarity. It allows me to deeply connect and collaborate, with highly committed experts in clinical, research, education, advocacy areas of cancer patient care..." Read more here https://www.capo.ca/news/capo/13608565
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Who is CAPO?
The CAPO Communications committee is seeking video or quote submissions from our members in support of the “Who is CAPO?” campaign.

Members of all disciplines, areas of expertise and those with lived experience are encouraged to share a memory or highlight from their time with CAPO. Not sure how to start? We’ve got you covered. Simply finish one or more of the following sentences:
Belonging to CAPO gives me ____.
Belonging to CAPO allows me to ___.
My most meaningful CAPO experience was ____.
CAPO has connected me to ____.
What I bring to CAPO is ____.

Regardless of whether you would like to submit a video or text message, you will be required to complete the following form and submit your files electronically.

SUBMIT YOUR STORY - https://funnelcom.typeform.com/to/FVtq0n18?typeform-source=www.capo.ca

Today on World Cancer Day, I'm reflecting on what "United by Unique" really means.

Every experience with cancer is unique. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story – stories of shock, fear, courage, pain, healing, resilience, grief, love, and hope. Cancer touches millions of lives in countless ways, but it doesn't define who we are. We are more than a disease, more than a statistic.

As President of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), I believe deeply that cancer care must look beyond the disease to see the person before the patient. People-centred care – care that fully integrates each individual's unique needs with compassion and empathy – leads to the best health outcomes.

Psychosocial oncology recognizes that a cancer diagnosis affects every aspect of a person's life: mental health, relationships, work, identity, and future. Quality cancer care can't just focus on tumors; it must support the whole person through their unique journey.

Yet too many Canadians lack access to the psychosocial services they need. That's why CAPO is focused on expanding access, advocating for integrated care models, and supporting innovation in how we deliver compassionate cancer care.

This June, we're gathering in St. John's for "A New Horizon: Expanding the Access and Impact of Psychosocial Oncology." Join us as we work together to create a world where the unique needs of people and communities come first.

Because together, we can create change. Together, we are .

Announcing CAPO 2026 Dinner and a Show!

Come join us for an award-winning dinner and show experience!

When: Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:30 to 9 p.m. NT

Where: Spirit of NL Productions, Theatre Gower, 208 Gower Street, Newfoundland, A1C 1R2

Register here https://capo.wildapricot.org/event-6536170

Did you submit an abstract for the 41st CAPO Conference? If yes, all lead authors have been sent abstract results to the email used when submitting. Please check your inbox – including your spam, junk and promotions folders.

If you are not the lead author, please connect with them to learn about results and next steps. There are important details and deadlines including the in the message.

For more information, please go to https://www.capo.ca/page-1075612 and/or email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you in St. John's!