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Sep
24

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)

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Sep
24

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

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Sep
24

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.

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Sep
24

Christ the Redeemer lit up in Gold!

For several years, organisations worldwide have built awareness of childhood cancer through the “Light It Up Gold!” campaign. Prominent buildings and monuments around the world have participated in this campaign. This year, on Thursday 19 September 2024, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil lit in gold to raise awareness and encourage [...]
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Sep
24

The Historic Istanbul University Rectorate Gate lit up in Gold!

We are honoured that the Historic Istanbul University Rectorate Gate lit up in gold on 19 September 2024, bringing major visibility to the persistent burden of childhood cancer – an important signal that children and adolescents with cancer should remain an important priority on the national and international agenda.  We extend our deepest gratitude to [...]
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Sep
19

SPIRIT/CONSORT-C Pilot Testing Invitation & Registration Form

The development of two new research reporting guidelines, SPIRIT-Children and Adolescents and CONSORT-Children and Adolescents (SPIRIT | CONSORT-C), for pediatric and child health randomized controlled trials (RCTs), has been underway since May 2023. After an international Delphi study and Consensus Meeting, we are in the final stages of finalizing SPIRIT | CONSORT-C.

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Sep
19

Eureka Translational Medicine Course, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 30-May 3, 2025

This course is designed for professionals, including clinicians, scientists and other researchers who are actively working in pediatric and young adult oncology and would like to deepen their expertise in translational medicine

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Sep
18

SPIRIT/CONSORT-C Pilot Testing Invitation

The development of two new research reporting guidelines, SPIRIT-Children and Adolescents and CONSORT-Children and Adolescents (SPIRIT | CONSORT-C), for pediatric and child health randomized controlled trials (RCTs), is underway! After an international Delphi study and Consensus Meeting, the team are in the final stages of finalizing SPIRIT | CONSORT-C. The next phase of the project [...]
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