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

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.

BSPHO News

BSPHO Clinical Trial Day 2025: Highlights

June 25, 2025

The BSPHO Clinical Trial Day 2025 was held on 20 June at the Park Inn Hotel in Leuven. Read the event highlights.

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Partners' News

Incoming SIOP GHN Vice Chair - Dr. Jaques van Heerden

April 30, 2025

Dr. Jaques van Heerden was elected the SIOP GHN Vice Chair, recognising his impactful work in global paediatric oncology.

Events

Next events

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!

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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.