Childhood Cancer Research in Focus: CCI Europe and SIOP Europe Meet EU Research Commissioner On 19 September 2025, CCI Europe and SIOP Europe had the privilege of meeting with EU Research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva to discuss the future of childhood cancer research. Research and innovation (R&I) is a
Expo Osaka 2025: Why Patient Advocacy Matters On 26 June 2025, the EU Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka hosted the session “Fighting Cancer: How the EU Cancer Mission and Japan’s National Cancer Centre Address the Challenge.” Leaders from Europe and Japan came together to explore how international collaboration, shared
Empowering Patient Advocates: How WECAN Academy Is Shaping the Future of Advocacy in Europe One more WECAN Academy training was completed, this year in Rome, Italy. Held from June 26 to 29, 2025 the 10th edition of the WECAN Academy brought together both aspiring and experienced advocates
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
MEP András Kulja (EPP, Hungary) will host and organize a policy event in anticipation of International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) with the participation of SIOP Europe and CCI Europe . The ICCD is commemorated on 15 February each year. The date of the ICCD event at the European Parliament coincides with World
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
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
EN 📣 Surviving Survival – Symposium on mental health of Youth Cancer Survivors On 27 June, a health policy symposium (in German) on “Surviving Survival: How can we improve psychosocial health after childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer?” will take place in Vienna, organized by CCI Europe as part of the EU-CAYAS-NET project.
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
