SIOP Strategy Update – Your Feedback is Important to SIOP
As you may know, the SIOP Board of Directors is in the process of updating the SIOP Strategy and developing the next strategy for period 2026-2030. You may find the current SIOP Strategy (2021-2025) here.
The Lived Experience of People with Cancer Study by World Health Organization
This online survey is hosted by the World Health Organization and will be disseminated with the help of partner cancer organizations. We are hoping for a strong representation from people living in Low-Middle Income countries, and from people with diverse educational and social backgrounds
IPA Statement on Mpox
As pediatricians are trusted sources of health information in their community, they have the important role of helping communities deal with Mpox, which the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in mid-August 2024
New Clinical Trial – LuPARPed
Study in children and adolescents of 177Lu DOTATATE (Lutathera®) combined with the PARP inhibitor olaparib for treatment of recurrent or relapsed solid tumours expressing somatostatin receptors (SSTR) (LuPARPed)
Nominations Welcome: SIOP Paediatric Psycho-Oncology Network Steering Group Members
Nominations/self-nominations are welcome for 2 PPO Steering Group Member positions. All SIOP PPO Network members in good standing are eligible to nominate a candidate or self-nominate by Oct 30, 2024, at 12pm CEST
Zippy – fun and therapeutic skill-building game
It gives children the opportunity to talk about their illness, hospital experiences and the treatment processes, and helps them gain coping skills. It is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach and designed by a psychologist, a user experience expert, and a graphic designer.