CCI at London Global Cancer Week 2026
Global Webinars London Global Cancer Week (2–6 November 2026) brings together global health leaders, clinicians, policymakers, survivors, and patient advocates to address critical challenges in cancer care. This year, Childhood Cancer International (CCI) is proud to have board members and leaders representing the global childhood cancer community across two major international sessions.
Session 1: IPA & SIOP Global Webinar
Title: The Missing Children: Why Half the World's Childhood Cancers Are Never Diagnosed
Date & Time: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 11:30 – 13:00 GMT
Format: Online Global Webinar
Session Overview
Organized by the International Paediatric Association (IPA) in collaboration with SIOP, WHO, UICC, and advocacy networks. The session focuses on addressing the global childhood cancer diagnosis gap, overcoming structural delays in low-resource settings, and implementing practical solutions for early identification.
All Speakers & Participants
Dr. Nita Radhakrishnan — Coordinator, Program Area on Pediatric Oncology, International Pediatric Association (IPA) (Session Coordinator / Host)
Dr. Ekanem Ekure — Coordinator, Program Area on Pediatric Oncology, International Pediatric Association (IPA) (Session Coordinator / Host)
Bindu Nair — CCI Board Member & Founder & Managing Trustee, AROH (India) (Panelist)
Additional panel representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP), national ministries of health, and pediatric associations.
Session 2: Joint SIOP & Childhood Cancer International Session
Title: Beyond the Cure in Childhood Cancer: Survivorship, Care Transition, and Quality of Life
Date & Time: Thursday, 5 November 2026 | 13:00 – 14:30 GMT
Format: Online Global Webinar
Session Overview
Co-hosted by SIOP and CCI, this session brings together health professionals, parent advocates, and survivors to discuss long-term follow-up care, transition from pediatric to adult care, late effects, and health system integration across resource settings.
All Speakers & Participants
Opening & Concluding Remarks / Co-Chairs
Alejandra Méndez — President, Childhood Cancer International (CCI - Chile) (Co-Chair & Opening/Closing Remarks)
Dr. Rob Pieters, MD — President, International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) & Princess Máxima Center (Netherlands) (Co-Chair & Opening/Closing Remarks)
Keynote Speakers (Setting the Scene)
Kate Johnson — Board Member & Parent Advocate, Childhood Cancer International (CCI - Australia) (Co-Keynote Speaker: Lived Experience & Family Journey)
Prof. Dr. Leontien Kremer, MD — Professor of Late Effects in Pediatric Oncology, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology (Netherlands) (Co-Keynote Speaker: Global Survivorship Statistics & Trends)
Multi-Stakeholder Discussion Panel
Patrick Yip — Lead of Global Survivors Network (SurNet) & Survivor Advocate, Childhood Cancer International (CCI - Hong Kong) (Panelist: Global Survivor Experience & Advocacy)
Dr. Maya Prasad, MD — Co-Chair, SIOP Survivorship Network & CCI Collaborator (India) (Panelist: Clinician Perspective & LMIC Care Journey)
Dr. Matthew Ehrhardt, MD — Associate Member, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital & Co-Chair, Children's Oncology Group LTFU Guidelines (USA) (Panelist: North American Care Models & Surveillance Guidelines)
Dr. Katrin Scheinemann, MD — Steering Group Member, SIOP Survivorship Network (Switzerland) (Panelist: European Best Practices & Survivorship Guidelines)
Dr. Roberta Ortiz — Medical Officer, Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer, Department of Non-Communicable Diseases, World Health Organization (WHO) (Panelist: Primary Health System Integration in LMICs)
Register & Join Online
All sessions at London Global Cancer Week are held online and open to global participants including healthcare professionals, parent leaders, survivor advocates, and health policy advocates.
Stand with Childhood Cancer International as we advocate for early diagnosis, equitable care, and lifelong survivorship support worldwide.
