The 6^th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, running Tuesday, April 22 to Sunday, April 27 at The Banff Centre, will bring experts from around the world together for discussions on psycho-social cancer research, advocacy, clinical care, and professional alliances. Kennedy will talk about the challenges and opportunities of psychosocial support in the modern health care system.

"Although I had access to the finest medical treatment, there was little attention paid to my emotional and psychological well-being," says Kennedy, whose leg was amputated as the result of his cancer. "There were no support groups or other forms of support. I experienced the same emotional isolation and lack of self-esteem that many cancer survivors experience."

As an attorney specializing in health and disability law, Kennedy says he is committed to expanding access to evidence-based psychological and emotional support for people with cancer. "All of us – as professionals, patients and advocates – must join together to mobilize the health care system to respond to the critical needs of cancer survivors and address the long-term effects of a cancer diagnosis."