We are pleased to announce the upcoming webinar “Evidence‑based Integrative Care for Children with Cancer.” This session is organised by the SIOP GHN Traditional & Complementary Medicine Working Group.
📆 24 June 2026
⏰ 14:00 CEST
About the Session
This webinar will explore opportunities for integrating evidence‑based complementary approaches into childhood cancer care. The speaker will review the scientific evidence behind selected integrative modalities and present case examples illustrating whole‑person, patient‑centred care in paediatric oncology.
The session is designed for clinicians, nurses, psychosocial providers, researchers, and all professionals interested in safe, effective, and culturally responsive integrative health practices for children with cancer.
Speaker: Elena J. Ladas, PhD, RD
Sid and Helaine Lerner Professor for Global Integrative Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Dr Elena Ladas is a globally recognised leader in integrative medicine and paediatric oncology. Her work focuses on evidence‑based complementary therapies, nutrition, and supportive care for children undergoing cancer treatment. She has contributed extensively to international research, clinical guidelines, and global health initiatives aimed at improving quality of life and treatment outcomes for paediatric patients.
Her expertise and long‑standing commitment to advancing integrative, culturally attuned care make this session an invaluable learning opportunity for practitioners across diverse settings.
Why Attend
Participants will gain:
- An overview of evidence‑based integrative approaches in paediatric oncology
- Insights into safe and effective modalities that complement conventional treatment
- Case examples demonstrating whole‑person care in practice
- Practical guidance for integrating these approaches in both high‑resource and LMIC contexts
- A chance to learn from one of the field’s leading experts
We warmly invite all interested colleagues to join this important session and strengthen their understanding of integrative, patient‑centred care for children with cancer.
