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 will host its 15th CCI Europe Conference completely face to face from 14 to 17 May 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. This event is once again organised in partnership with SIOP Europe, and as a part of the SIOPE’s 6th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Oncology. The 2025 CCI Europe Conference will
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
In the aftermath of the EU elections, the CCI Europe policy team will present the composition of the new elected Parliament and discuss the possible implications for our childhood cancer advocacy priorities. During this webinar, we will talk about the impact of those elections on the nomination of the new Commission leaders, namely
Childhood cancer survival rates have been improving globally over recent decades. Researchers in this area highlight, “Ongoing improvements in survival rates across high-income, middle-income and low-income countries will result in a rapidly expanding population of survivors with unique health-care needs, emphasizing the increasing relevance of issues relating to childhood cancer survivors globally.” (Ehrhardt
In this webinar, we will delve into the transformative potential of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in paediatric oncology, exploring how these innovative approaches can help cancer research and reshape diagnostics, treatment strategies, and outcomes for children with cancer. Join us to delve into the implications, opportunities, and ethical considerations surrounding the
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
In this webinar, the participants will learn from our experts about any new developments in the Pharmaceutical Package. The European Parliament is set to adopt its formal position on the revision of the orphan and paediatric regulations this April and the Council has already started its internal discussions. Teresa and Marine will give
