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
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
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
No Child Left Behind: Prioritising Childhood Cancer in the Next EU Budget Childhood cancer took centre stage at the European Parliament this September, as policymakers, researchers, advocates, and survivors gathered for the annual CCI Europe & SIOPE Gold September Policy Event, titled “No Child Left Behind: Prioritising Childhood Cancer
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 commitment,
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.
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:
