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
Patient Advocacy: CCI Europe members in WECAN Academy 2026 From 25-28 June 2026, representatives from the CCI Europe team and several CCI Europe member organisations participated in this year's WECAN Academy, organised by the Workgroup of European Cancer Patient Advocacy Networks (WECAN), in Gdańsk, Poland. The Academy brought
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
How Are You Feeling Today? - Gaps and Opportunities in Capturing Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) in Pediatric Cancer Care The paper was originally published in the EJC Paediatric Oncology on December 1, 2025. Children and young people with cancer often experience many physical and emotional challenges during and after
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
Advancing Mental Health in Cancer Care: CCI Europe at the ALTHEA Project General Assembly CCI Europe took part in the ALTHEA Project General Assembly, held in Milan on 24 - 25 November 2025, with two representatives joining online. The meeting marked an important step forward in advancing psychosocial care
IMPACT-EU kicks off to improve psychosocial care for children and adolescents with cancer across Europe Utrecht, 1/10/2025 - The IMPACT-EU project has officially launched, marking the start of a Europe-wide effort to improve psychosocial care for children and adolescents affected by cancer. Co-funded by the European Union, this project
One Day of Giving, a World of Impact: Why #GivingTuesday Matters for Children and Families Affected by Childhood Cancer Every year, on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, millions of people around the world take part in Giving Tuesday. This global day of generosity inspires individuals, organisations, and communities to
