The conference will bring together leading experts in oncology, neurology, clinical psychology, and neuropsychology from both the Czech Republic and abroad. While primarily intended for healthcare professionals, the topics addressed have a broad social impact, focusing on the quality of life for patients and their families facing one of modern medicine’s most challenging diagnoses.
Linking Medicine, Psychology, and Neuroscience
The conference focuses on the intersection of three key fields: medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. It will demonstrate—both theoretically and practically—how interdisciplinary cooperation fundamentally influences a patient’s quality of life during and after treatment. Psychoneurooncology is based on the understanding that brain disease affects not only the physical body but also the patient's emotions, behavior, memory, concentration, and social functioning.
What the Program Offers
The program features expert lectures, professional presentations, and anonymized case studies from clinical practice. These will illustrate the specific impact of psychological and neuropsychological care on patients and their families.
Key topics include:
- Communicating a serious diagnosis.
- Long-term psychological support during treatment.
- The role of the family in the entire process.
- Advanced pain and symptom management in neuro-oncology.
- Cognitive functions and neuropsychological rehabilitation.
- Distress and fear of cancer recurrence.
Event Details
Date: January 27, 2026
Venue: Royal Vinohrady University Hospital (FNKV), Šrobárova 1150/50, Prague 10, Pavilion M, Chapel, 1st floor.
Organizers: Department of Clinical Psychology FNKV in cooperation with the Nina Foundation.
Accreditation: The conference is accredited for clinical psychologists, nurses, and physicians.