Dear SIOP Leaders, Please take a few minutes to see the variety of activities offered last month as well as a few updates and opportunities. Many thanks go to the 160+ SIOP leaders who worked in various Networks, WGs, SIGs, Committees and Continents to offer the activities. Highlights 502 SIOP members attended our webinars and [...]

We are delighted to announce that the 57th SIOP Congress (Amsterdam, 20–23 October 2025) has received EACCME® accreditation for nurses. The programme is now accredited with a maximum of 30 International Continuing Nursing Education Credits (ICNECs) by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). This accreditation ensures that the SIOP 2025 Nursing track offers high-quality, evidence-based [...]

In 2018, WHO launched, with the support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer, to provide leadership and technical assistance to governments to support them in building and sustaining high-quality childhood cancer programmes. GICC aims to increase the survival rate of children with cancer globally to at least 60% by […]

Dear Members of the SIOP Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine WG, Self-nominations are welcome for the Co-Chair position with the SIOP Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine WG by October 30, 2025, at 12pm noon CEST/Geneva. This role is restricted to candidates from LIC or LMIC countries only. The elected member enters in the position in Nov 2025 [...]

The implementation team for the ARIA Guide is seeking input from providers and potential users from the global pediatric oncology community on guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer. The pre-implementation survey aims to gather feedback and perspectives to ensure that the ARIA Guide meets the diverse needs and requirements of multidisciplinary teams around the world. Your [...]

As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, SIOP is pleased to share an inspiring upcoming event hosted by the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC). Parents of Gold – Voices of Strength is a special online webinar dedicated to honouring the parents who play a vital yet often unseen role in the childhood [...]

Congratulations to Liz Sniderman on being elected Co-Chair of the SIOP WLPO Network She is a dedicated leader in pediatric oncology with a proven track record of advancing gender equity and fostering leadership among women in the field. With extensive experience in SIOP, including roles as Co-Chair of the Global Health Nursing Network and member of […]

Congratulations to Valerie Crabtree on being elected Co-Chair of the Paediatric Psycho-Oncology (PPO) Network! Valerie Crabtree is dedicated pediatric psychologist with 18 years of specialized experience in pediatric oncology, currently serving as Vice President of Psychosocial Services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Proven leader in overseeing integrated psychosocial care initiatives and fostering international collaborations […]