Empowering Young Cancer Survivors: CCI Europe at the YARN General Assembly in Bucharest Youth cancer advocates from across Europe gathered in Bucharest on 12-13 December, for the recent General Assembly of the Youth Cancer Network (YARN). As the follow-up project to EU-CAYAS-NET (European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors), the
Connecting Survivors: The EU-CAYAS-NET Project and Its Impact Across Europe In Europe, there are around 500,000 survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer. While survival rates have improved over the years, many young survivors continue to face significant long-term challenges. These challenges are related to physical health,
As the EU-CAYAS-NET project comes to a close in June 2025, CCI Europe is hosting one final Ambassador Event to celebrate the project’s achievements and set the stage for what’s to come. What to Expect This event will highlight the key outcomes of EU-CAYAS-NET and explore how they can be implemented at the
We all know that cancer can affect all areas of life and simply changes everything. One topic that is just as much a part of this, but unfortunately is almost never discussed, is sexuality and intimacy. And no, it’s not just cancers of the reproductive organs that change or affect your sex life.
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.
What to Expect: Expert Speakers: Hear from leading experts in the field who will share their knowledge and experiences. Panel discussion: Hear diverse perspectives from healthcare professionals, patient representatives, and young cancer survivors. Resources and Support: Gain access to the position paper and implementation guidelines that support adolescents and young adults. Agenda:
What is "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Cancer Care" training about? Discover and develop key skills in our engaging training program: Cultural awareness Recognizing inequality Inclusive communication Creating a safe environment Supporting families and empowering patients Addressing discrimination Comprehensive needs assessment Inclusive research techniques Effective advocacy, and more! The training event and toolkit
What is "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Cancer Care" webinar about? Imagine a world where every young person battling cancer has access to the best possible care, regardless of background. This webinar will explore how the EU-CAYAS-NET project is trying to make this a reality. We're talking about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Many childhood, adolescent or young-adult cancer survivors are facing fertility and intimacy problems due to cancer treatment. How can long-term survivorship care be of help to navigate these challenges? Join the webinar organized by PanCare and hosted by the EU-CAYAS-NET on the 26th of March. Various speakers will share their knowledge and lived experience
