Paediatric Haematology and Oncology

Organization

Belgian Society of Paediatric Haematology Oncology

Objectives

The BSPHO unites the recognized Belgian centres in paediatric haemato-oncology and their professionals to share expertise and knowledge to improve treatment and patient care in childhood cancer.

The Belgian Society of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology (BSPHO) was founded in 1996 as a collaboration between professionals of the recognized Belgian centres in paediatric haemato-oncology to share expertise and knowledge to improve treatment of childhood cancer and patient care.

The BSPHO has established interdisciplinary working groups for paediatric haemato oncologists, (neuro) surgeons, radiotherapists, researchers and paramedics (pharmacists, psychologists, study coordinators, nurses, dieticians, social workers and revalidation workers).

Main goals:

To improve the care and ensure access to the most effective treatments for children and adolescents with cancer in Belgium
To organise/strengthen collaboration between experts in paediatric haematology and oncology at the national and international level
To promote clinical and fundamental scientific research in the field of paediatric haematology and oncology
To promote the development and dissemination of knowledge in the field of paediatric haematology and oncology
To represent the professional group of experts in interactions with public and private organisations (national and international)
To provide information about childhood cancer to health care providers, patients and their parents, and the general public