Tunisian Society of Psycho-Oncology·Founded in 2017

The bonds that heal.

STPO places bonds, words, listening, and presence at the heart of a comprehensive approach to cancer, for patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals.

2017
Year founded
1st
Tunisian scientific society dedicated to psycho-oncology
7th
7th STPO congress edition in September 2026
14
National events in 2026

01. Manifesto

A scientific society where care, research, and human connection meet.

Since 2017, STPO has brought together healthcare professionals, institutions, associations, and partners around developing psycho-oncology in Tunisia, while fostering scientific collaboration across Africa and the Francophone world.

Our vision

STPO champions a comprehensive approach to cancer, in which psychological, emotional, social, and relational dimensions are fully integrated into the care pathway.

Because a patient is first and foremost a person, we place bonds, words, listening, and presence at the heart of our commitment.

We also encourage collaboration among disciplines, patients, loved ones, associations, and healthcare professionals, to build a more human, more scientific, and more accessible psycho-oncology.

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Giving people a voice and learning to hear it is already a way to begin caring.

STPO, 2017 Manifesto

02. Objectives

Three priorities for comprehensive care.

Improve the quality of life of patients living with cancer and support their loved ones and caregivers.

Support healthcare professionals and help prevent professional burnout.

Develop psycho-oncology in Tunisia and foster its reach across the Francophone world, Africa, and the Mediterranean.

03. Our pillars

Educate and support.

Two complementary pillars structure STPO's programs: better informing to better understand, and better supporting to better live through the cancer journey.

Pillar 01

Education

Inform, raise awareness, and transform perceptions of cancer and mental health through video capsules, comic books, educational games, guides, and workshops.

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Pillar 02

Support

Create spaces for listening, support, and prevention for patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals through support groups, clinical workshops, and initiatives dedicated to caregivers' wellbeing.

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04. 2026 agenda

The year's key moments.

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No. 01
September 18 & 19Congress

7th STPO Congress

Annual scientific gathering of the Tunisian Society of Psycho-Oncology, bringing together national and international experts around the theme “Bonds at the heart of care,” with lectures, round tables, workshops, and interdisciplinary exchanges.

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No. 02
OctoberAwareness

Pink October

National breast cancer awareness campaign, combining information, prevention, listening spaces, support groups, and gatherings with patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals.

No. 03
NovemberAwareness

Blue November

Awareness and prevention campaign around men's cancers, with information, listening, and support actions.

05. STPO on video

See STPO in action.

Campaigns, awareness days, and gatherings: a look back at a year of presence in the field.

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The STPO community gathered at the 6th National Congress, Tunis 2025
Professionals, patients, and partners gathered at STPO's 6th National Congress.

Supporting STPO means supporting human, scientific, and accessible cancer care.

Together, let's build the psycho-oncology of tomorrow.

Sponsorship, institutional partnership, support for a project, or scientific collaboration: your commitment helps develop psycho-oncology in Tunisia and improve support for patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals.