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
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
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.
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
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
