The Society is established to advance education and research in psychosocial oncology and, in particular, to promote increased knowledge of this subject among those who work with people with cancer and their families. It's aims are: 

1. to provide a forum for professionals to meet, present research, and to discuss new ideas and developments in psychosocial oncology; 
2. to encourage research, education and higher standards of training in psychosocial oncology; 
3. to improve the quality of care of people with cancer by promoting better information-giving, communication and psychosocial support; 
4. to promote knowledge and implementation of the principles of psychosocial oncology amongst those working with people with cancer and their families.