(2025 Update) CAYA Policy Brief of the EBCP Mirror Group published

We're pleased to inform you of updated recommendations regarding the management of children and AYAs facing cancer in Belgium based on the analysis of gaps and needs.

The original policy brief was published in the Archives of Public Health. Its original version can be found below.

The original policy brief highlighted the urgent needs of children, adolescents, and young adults (CAYAs) with cancer and offers strategic recommendations aimed at improving their care and outcomes.

About the Updated Recommendations

This policy brief provides updated recommendations regarding the management of children and AYAs facing cancer in Belgium based on the analysis of gaps and needs. It results from fruitful consultations and discussions with various experts and stakeholders active in this field as part of the corresponding Belgian Thematic Working Group (TWG) on C-AYA launched within the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (EBCP). It aims to inform the civil society and advise policymakers.

It is important to continue the dialogue to support optimal decisions regarding the implementation  and the development of care dedicated to this specific population, as close as possible to the realities of the Belgian ground.

Where to access the articles?

You can read the updated recommendations (PDF) here.

You can access the full, original policy brief in English using the following link: Read the policy brief or download the PDF version here.