3 Years War in Ukraine: How SAFER Ukraine continues to support children with cancer in Ukraine On February 28th 2025, the war in Ukraine reached its third year. The ongoing conflict continues to disrupt lives, also those of children affected by cancer. At the dawn of the war in
International Childhood Cancer Day 2025: Inspiring Action for Equal Access to Care for All Children with Cancer Every year on February 15th, we celebrate International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD). It is a special day to help people learn about childhood cancer and the
International Childhood Cancer Day 2025: MEPs on Cross-Border Care and Cross-Border Research On February 4, in observance of World Cancer Day, CCI Europe and SIOPE organized the annual International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) policy event at the European Parliament. This year’s initiative focused on the pressing issues
R&I Pillar: Mentorship Programme This year R&I pillar initiate a mentorship programme marking a significant step towards fostering meaningful patient involvement in research and advocacy. By pairing experienced advocates with talented ones, the initiative builds a pipeline of educated and empowered patient advocates ready to contribute to paediatric oncology
Position Statement on Psychosocial Care Over the past decade, CCI Europe has identified a significant lack of adequate psychosocial care for childhood cancer patients in many European countries, with access varying widely both between and within countries. Member organizations and professionals in paediatric oncology have highlighted gaps in public
Ukraine Emergency Update 23.7.2024 July 8th marked one more sad day for the childhood cancer community in Europe with the missile attack on the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv. The missile attack has destroyed essential infrastructure, in what is the largest Childhood Cancer hospital in Ukraine, treating more than 135
CCI Europe and MedUni Vienna to Host Signing of Declaration on Mental and Psychosocial Health for Youth Cancer Survivors Find the full Press Release in English and in German. Vienna, 25.6.2024 — Childhood Cancer International Europe (CCI-E) and the Medical University of
Bridging the gaps between Childhood Cancer Survivors and Healthcare Providers The paper was originally published in the European Journal of Cancer on March 19, 2024. There are more than 500,000 Childhood Cancer Survivors living in Europe. They, as well as childhood cancer survivors in other parts of the
14th CCI Europe Conference Conclusion The CCI Europe Conference 2024 concluded on Saturday, marking a significant step forward towards a time when all children in Europe will have equal access to the best care possible. Our conference brought together survivors, parents, patient advocates, leading researchers and healthcare professionals,
Advocating for Equity in Childhood Cancer Care This article was originally published at Open Access Government magazine on the April 2024 issue. A scarcity of suitable therapies and geographic disparities in access to care are impacting survival rates for children with cancer; Lorna Rothery spoke to the European
