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

BSPHO coordinates another evacuation of four oncologic children from Gaza

August 11, 2025

BSPHO coordinates the evacuation of four young cancer patients from Gaza, continuing its humanitarian support in conflict zones.

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Partners' News

Great News: 50% of Cancer Hope Gala Proceeds to Support BSPHO

July 22, 2025

50% of Cancer Hope Gala proceeds will support BSPHO’s cancer research—an elegant evening with purpose in Tournai.

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Partners' News

PRINCESS Project: A breakthrough in fertility research after childhood cancer

July 7, 2025

Event at CHU Liège highlights the PRINCESS study on fertility preservation in female survivors of childhood cancer.

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BSPHO News

New BSPHO Board Announced at the Annual General Assembly

July 2, 2025

BSPHO welcomes new board, thanks past members, and begins a new leadership chapter to advance paediatric haemato-oncology care.

Events

Next events

Fundraising Event

Run To Kick 2025

September 28, 2025

Join the BSPHO team for Run to Kick and help fund innovative cancer treatments for children - walk or run with us!

BSPHO Event

2nd BSPHO Scientific Meeting 2025

October 3, 2025 - 04:00 PM 06:30 PM

The 2nd BSPHO Scientific Meeting of 2025 will take place in October at the BSPHO office.

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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.

BSPHO Event

BSPHO Symposium 2025

November 28, 2025 - 12:30 PM 05:30 PM

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

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.