The SIOP Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Working Group (RPM-WG) facilitates the development of and promotion of the incorporation of evidence-based Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine services into the care of children and adolescents affected by cancer globally. This WG is part of the SIOP Supportive Care Network.
Scope
The overall focus of paediatric oncology rehabilitation and physical medicine is to enhance the quality of life of children throughout the cancer trajectory (i.e. from diagnosis through to survivorship and including palliative care).
This field encompasses several key objectives that are integrally connected:
- Preventing and managing acute, short-term, and long-term effects and symptoms.
- Supporting functional independence, optimal physical functioning and activities, and child development.
- Focusing on participation and reintegration into daily life activities.
- Promoting healthy behaviours (e.g. physical activity and play).
Key Activities
Latest News
Nominations Welcome: Co-Chair of SIOP Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine WG
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 [...]
Join us for a session on Becoming a Parent in Paediatric Oncology Rehabilitation
Dear member of the SIOP Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Working Group. We are delighted to share with you information regarding our upcoming webinar. Date: Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 Time: 10:00 Calgary, Canada / 18:00 CEST Webinar Title: Becoming a parent as a paediatric oncology rehabilitation professional In this session, we will hear from mothers, fathers […]
Join this Working Group
To join this Working Group, please:
- Log into SIOP CONNECT with your SIOP username and password
- Go to GROUPS
- Search for “Rehabilitation”
- Click the JOIN button
- Congratulations – you are now a member of this Working Group!
This Working Group is open to all SIOP members. Renew your membership today.
Steering Group
Pia Delano,
Co-Chair
Prince Makupe,
Co-Chair
Rachael Keating
Emma Verwaaijen
Lynn Tanner
Lauren Ha
Catherine Demers
Amanda Wurz
The Terms of Reference of the WG clarify the nominations and elections process for all WG leadership positions. All WG members are eligible to apply for leadership roles within the WG. Open positions are announced in the Weekly Bulletin and listed online.
