The global pandemic of SARS-Cov-2 (COVID19) is presenting extremely challenging times for all those working to care for children with cancer and their families around the world. Many of you have had to change the way you provide care and contribute your staff and personal efforts towards other services in your hospitals. Every service is having to plan and re-plan as local situations are evolving rapidly.
In recognition of the increasing pressures on clinical services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to extend the SIOP 2020 abstract submission deadline until April 16 (12:00 midnight PST).
We would be interested in learning how our members are rising to challenges posed by the pandemic. Please don't hesitate to use this form to share any relevant information, insight and resources with us which we can post on our dedicated COVID-19 Resources webpage on the SIOP website.
Yesterday, we have taken the decision to postpone the SIOP Asia 2020 conference to 4-6th September 2020 with pre-conference workshops on 3rd September.
We are pleased to announce that the PAHO virtual course on palliative care is open for enrollment. The course is free of charge.
World Health Organization (WHO) publishes guide for establishing a pathology laboratory in the context of cancer control.
Due to the current situation and global uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), the difficult decision has been made to reschedule ISPNO2020 until December 13 (Sun) – 16 (Wed), 2020.
SIOP is calling upon its members to contribute to the mission of the Society and its collaborative work in paediatric oncology education, research and advocacy around the world by nominating themselves or another member for election as SIOP Scientific Committee Member (one position is available).
