The SIOP Paediatric Psycho-Oncology (PPO) Network and the Global Health Network (GHN) Psychosocial Wellbeing Working Group invite you to the next session of their joint Case Discussion Series.

This series offers a safe, supportive, and interactive space where paediatric psychosocial oncology professionals can present challenging cases and receive guidance and feedback from international leaders in the field.

Session Topic:
Coping with Grief and Hospital Avoidance in a Child During Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment

This session will explore a case of grief in paediatric oncology, examining how the loss of a close peer during treatment affected a child’s emotional wellbeing, coping mechanisms, and engagement with medical care.

📅 Date: 30 June 2026
🕒 Time: 15:00 CET
🖥️ Format: Online — please note this session will not be recorded
🔒 Open to SIOP members only

👉 Register here (SIOP Connect login required)

Speaker

Aida Nkhoma — Child Life Specialist
Aida holds a degree in Social Sciences from the University of Malawi and joined World Child Cancer in November 2021 at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, where she works with children and families navigating the challenges of paediatric cancer care.

Please note that this session will not be recorded. Attendance is via SIOP Connect — your username and password are required to register.