Free to read – Discover how a powerful collaboration is transforming early diagnosis of childhood cancer worldwide.

The International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP), in collaboration with the International Pediatric Association (IPA), has launched an innovative educational initiative to tackle one of the most urgent challenges in childhood cancer care: delayed diagnosis.

Published in a new open-access article, “Childhood Cancer Early Diagnosis and Appropriate Referral: An Educational Initiative of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP), in Collaboration With International Pediatric Association,” the piece outlines the aims, reach, and impact of the Childhood Cancer Early Diagnosis and Appropriate Referral (CEDAR) project.

Launched in 2022, CEDAR focused on the six index childhood cancers of the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer. Through a series of dynamic webinars, more than 2,700 healthcare providers—including paediatricians, family doctors, and community nurses—from across the globe took part in this initiative to improve timely diagnosis and referral pathways, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

This article showcases the strength of international collaboration, with substantial contributions from members of the SIOP Education and Training Committee and the IPA Strategic Advisory Group on Non-Communicable Diseases.

Read the full article for free and learn how education is driving change in childhood cancer outcomes: