Gold September 2026: Bringing the patient perspective into European childhood cancer policy For the first time, the patient perspective on childhood cancer was heard at an official Exchange of Views on paediatric cancer at the European Parliament. Organised by the Committee on Public Health (SANT) on 2 September
European Parliament reviews cross-border healthcare rules: what it could mean for children with cancer The European Parliament is considering changes to cross-border healthcare rules that could improve access to care and clinical trials for children and adolescents with cancer. CCI Europe and SIOP Europe are advocating for stronger
In Memoriam: Remembering Julian Cutland CCI Europe is saddened to share the news of the passing of Julian Cutland, a former Board member of the International Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parent Organisations (ICCCPO), now Childhood Cancer International (CCI), who passed away on 22 August 2026. Julian became involved
Pediatric cancers: a European project of more than €13M coordinated by Institut Curie to develop new immunotherapies against Ewing sarcoma In this Golden month of September dedicated to the fight against pediatric cancers, Institut Curie, the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology and Hopp Children's Cancer Center Heidelberg
Patient Advocacy: CCI Europe members in WECAN Academy 2026 From 25-28 June 2026, representatives from the CCI Europe team and several CCI Europe member organisations participated in this year's WECAN Academy, organised by the Workgroup of European Cancer Patient Advocacy Networks (WECAN), in Gdańsk, Poland. The Academy brought
CCI Europe advances patient involvement in first EU-level Joint Clinical Assessment CCI Europe has supported the inclusion of patient expertise in the first-ever EU-level Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) for a paediatric oncology medicine by helping identify and facilitate the participation of a patient expert. This milestone demonstrates the
Stronger Together: Highlights from the CCI Europe Conference 2026 in Glasgow From 4–6 May 2026, advocates, survivors, parents, healthcare professionals, researchers, and partners from across Europe gathered in Glasgow for this year’s CCI Europe Conference, held in partnership with SIOP Europe. The event once again highlighted the
ENLACE Europe officially launched to strengthen CCI member organisations On April 21st, CCI Europe officially launched the ENLACE Europe project during a productive online kick-off meeting that brought together member organisations from across the region. The event marked the beginning of a capacity-building programme designed to strengthen organisations working
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan Implementation for Children and Adolescents with Cancer: Looking Ahead While progress is evident, EU continued support for local implementation of project outcomes and tools is crucial to avoid duplication and secure sustainability of EU cancer action. In light of the 2026 International Childhood Cancer
International Childhood Cancer Day 2026: Demonstrating Impact: From Challenge to Change Every year on February 15, International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) brings people together around the world to raise awareness of childhood cancer and the realities faced by children, adolescents, survivors, and their families. It is a day
