Tuesday 25th November

• Global Mapping of Paediatric Oncology Services: Highlighting Progress in Different Continental Regions: 10 – 11 am GMT

The main objective of the SIOP Global Mapping Programme is to collect information on the current landscape of paediatric oncology services around the world, and the resources available in each individual country.

Objectives of the Programme are:

• Create a baseline of the current paediatric oncology resources available in each country. This will help SIOP and international, regional and national stakeholders in their respective childhood cancer advocacy.
• Provide and maintain accurate information about every hospital or institution that treats children/adolescents with cancer.
• Provide a network of resources to help develop collaborations between institutions and networks.
• Maintain an online map showing where each hospital or institution that treats children/adolescents with cancer is located.

This year’s LGCW session will introduce the programme and give real-life examples of its impact on a local level.

1. Introduction – Objectives and respecting our partners (Neil Ranasinghe)
2. From collecting data to action – real examples of how we use key findings to help children with cancer. Why collecting data matters (Maite Gorostegui)
3. The huge challenge to map India and what have we learnt (Amita Trehan)
4. Advocacy (Guillermo Chantada/Eric Bouffet, Jennifer Geel)
5. Panel discussion/questions

Recording

• Programme for Advancing the Research Capacity (PARC): Progress with accelerating Research in Low Income Countries and Middle Income Countries: 1 – 2 pm GMT

The SIOP Program for Advancing the Research Capacity for Paediatric Cancer Clinical Trials in Low Income Countries and Middle Income Countries ( PARC Program) seeks to bolster paediatric oncology clinical research infrastructure in low income countries (LICs) and middle income countries (MICs). Through the PARC Programme SIOP enhances the capacity for research-informed treatment to improve the care and cure of children with cancer.

This session will introduce the programme and give real-life examples of the impact the programme has made since its launch.

1. Introduction
2. Transforming Vision into Impact: How PARC is Building Pediatric Oncology Research Capacity in Latin America (Milena Villarroel)
3. Making a Difference – Outcomes and Impact from a Decade of Work by Indian Pediatric Hematology Oncology Group (INPHOG) (Ramandeep Singh Arora)
4. Panel discussion
5. Questions – Q&A

Recording

Wednesday 26 November

• No Child left Behind: 8 – 10am GMT (joint IPA & SIOP Session)

In this session will explore the global landscape of pediatric cancer disparities, with a focus on identifying practical, scalable strategies to close the equity gap. Experts from global health, oncology, pediatrics, and policy will discuss barriers to care and highlight successful initiatives improving access to timely diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care in underserved regions.

Key Themes:

• Global burden and disparity in childhood cancer outcomes
• Health system and socioeconomic barriers in LMICs
• The role of pediatricians in advocacy and early diagnosis
• Innovations in access, treatment delivery, and training
• Global partnerships to drive equitable cancer care for children

Recording coming

Thursday 27 November

• Paediatric Oncology Rehabilitation – Global realities in an evolving healthcare landscape: 2 – 3:30 pm GMT

Watch the recording of our LGCW Session “Progress in childhood cancer data sharing to inform policy and accelerate care and research” from 2023 below:

Watch the recording of our LGCW Session “Challenges in Early Diagnosis for Childhood Cancer: Strategies that Work” from 2023 below: