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 Symposium 2025: Highlights

December 15, 2025

The BSPHO Symposium 2025 was held on 28 November at the Provinciehuis Leuven. See the event highlights!

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Partners' News

Hope4Kids Project Kick-off

November 8, 2025

The HOPE4Kids project has officially launched — a European Joint Action dedicated to advancing palliative care for children with cancer.

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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.

Events

Next events

BSPHO Event

BSPHO events calendar 2026

January 1, 2026

BSPHO events of 2026 are now available on the website.

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BSPHO Event

1st BSPHO Scientific Meeting 2026

January 23, 2026 - 04:00 PM 06:00 PM

The 1st BSPHO Scientific Meeting of 2026 will take place in February at the BSPHO office.

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Conference

National Symposium - King Baudouin Foundation & FAPS

March 27, 2026 - 09:00 AM 05:00 PM

The Symposium focuses on advance care planning, care transitions, and multidisciplinary collaboration throughout the pediatric palliative care journey.

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.