Welcome to the BSPHO

Belgian Society of Paediatric Haematology Oncology

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

About

BSPHO, our mission

The BSPHO's mission is to improve the care and ensure access to the most effective treatments for children and adolescents with cancer in Belgium.

Childhood cancer

What is childhood cancer?

What are the diagnostic procedures?

What are the types of childhood cancer?

What is the possible treatment?

Clinical Trials

What is a clinical trial?

What are the trial types?

Do I need to participate?

Which trials are open?

Together we are stronger

Survivors

Why is long-term follow-up needed?
Post treatment: The long-term follow-up plan
What to tell your doctor during follow-up visits?
Research and collaboration: Improving the quality of survival

News

Latest news

BSPHO News

2nd BSPHO Scientific Meeting 2025 – Highlights

October 7, 2025

This Scientific Meeting centred on implementing paediatric cancer guidelines, with sessions on fertility preservation, ATRT, and JMML care.

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BSPHO News

BSPHO proudly participated in Run To Kick 2025: Over €2.3 million raised for childhood cancer research!

October 2, 2025

BSPHO joined Run To Kick 2025, which raised over €2.3M to fight childhood cancer and support vital research.

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New Study Open

HEM-iSMART: Evaluation of the activity of new drugs in T-ALL & T-LBL patients

September 15, 2025

HEM-iSMART trial studies tailored drug combinations for pediatric T-ALL/T-LBL based on specific tumor alterations.

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Partners' News

Job Vacancy – Scientific Staff Member – Paediatric Cancers (50%)

August 27, 2025

Sciensano seeks a part-time scientific staff member for pediatric cancer projects, focusing on palliative care, research, and policy support.

Events

Next events

Conference

UZ Gent Symposium: Transforming Diagnostics and Care for Patients with Inborn Errors of Immunity

October 9, 2025

Symposium on latest advances in diagnosing and treating inborn errors of immunity, organised by UZ Gent on 9 October 2025.

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BSPHO Event

BSPHO Symposium 2025

November 28, 2025 - 12:30 PM 06:00 PM

Save the date for the BSPHO 2025 Symposium on Supportive Care in Paediatric Haemato-Oncology!

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Meeting

BSPHO Study Coordinator Meeting

November 28, 2025 - 09:30 AM 12:30 PM

Join the 5th National BSPHO Study Coordinator Meeting on 28 November, 9:30–12:30, at Provinciehuis Leuven.

Meeting

BSPHO Psychologists Meeting

November 28, 2025 - 09:00 AM 12:30 PM

Join us at the BSPHO Psychologists Meeting on November 28, dedicated to pediatric oncology psychology.

Donate

Our Donors

Become a donor of the BSPHO's ‘To Cure and Beyond’ fundraising campaign so that children and young people with cancer can reap the benefits of scientific research.