To mark International Childhood Cancer Day 2026, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with partners, will host a webinar titled “From Evidence to Action: Regional Tools to Improve Childhood Cancer Care” on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Washington, D.C. time / EST). This webinar will present the PAHO Regional Technical Package [...]

Message from the Editorial Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is our pleasure to present the 2nd issue of the APHOG Friends Newsletter and the first issue of 2026. This edition reflects our community’s shared commitment to advancing pediatric hematology–oncology across Asia. It includes updates on APHOG leadership nominations, regional collaborative initiatives, a summary of APHOG […]

The SIOP Spanish Language Quality Improvement (QI) Nurse Mentors’ Program launched in June 2025 to prepare Spanish-speaking nurse leaders in QI. Five sites are currently implementing QI projects across three countries. A SIOP Nursing Network Webinar will be held in May to showcase the projects. Mentors will be ready to launch the SIOP Spanish Language […]

The congress recordings will be available for SIOP members free of charge end of March 2026 on our SIOP Knowledge Centre. Due to some technical issues, the transfer from the congress on-demand platform (closing January 31, 2026) is taking longer than expected. Should you wish to receive access to a specific session, please email info@siop-online.org [...]

13–17 April 2026 | Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja Registration is now open for the 16th Biennial SIOP Africa Congress, taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, from 13–17 April 2026. This landmark gathering will bring together paediatric oncology professionals, researchers, nurses, advocates, survivors, and partners from across Africa and around the world. Under the theme “Building collaborative [...]

The Meagan Bebenek Neuro-Oncology Fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children is completed over a one, two or three-year period. It is an academic clinical and/or research fellowship that will provide trainees with the opportunity to train in one of the largest, world-renowned paediatric brain tumour programs and affiliated paediatric brain tumour research centres in […]

SIOP is pleased to announce that abstract submission is now open for the SIOP Asia Congress 2026, an important regional meeting dedicated to advancing paediatric oncology care, research, and collaboration across Asia and beyond. The SIOP Asia Congress brings together clinicians, researchers, nurses, allied health professionals, and advocates committed to improving outcomes for children and [...]

Distinguished Career Award The Distinguished Career Award is presented annually by ASPHO to a senior physician or other professional who during his or her career has had a major impact on the subspecialty through some combination of research, education, patient care, and advocacy. Read more “Receiving the ASPHO Distinguished Career Award is a tremendous honor, […]