Events

Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi – Cancer

Cancer survivors will meet with European Commissioner Olivér Várhely to discuss how EU health policies can better support for patients.

Cut Yourself Some Slack – A Mental Health Discussion

During this event we’re discussing our inner critic and its effect on our health, and how to give yourself some slack from it.

Self-Acceptance and Self-care

Our series of Self-Acceptance events are focused on the importance of truly accepting ourselves, and we work together towards embracing who you are.

Small Wins and Holiday Giveaway Winner Announcement

Here we’ll celebrate our small wins, and announce the winner of our Holiday Giveaway winner for Discord!

Communicating in the Workplace

Struggling with work stress or toxic coworkers? Learn how to set boundaries, handle tough situations, and protect your mental health. Gain tools to thrive, not just survive!

Temerarii: a community for everyone

An inclusivity training focused on fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Temerarii community, aimed at cultivating a space that is open, accessible, and welcoming to all.

Small Wins, Big Impact: Celebrate, Connect, and Conquer the Winter Blues

Join our Small Wins event on December 3rd on Discord! Celebrate small wins, tips to conquer winter blues, and enjoy fun social games.

EU4Health Conference 2024

This event promotes the development of a more cohesive European Health Union by encouraging holistic, cross-sectoral solutions.

A View on Young Life After Cancer

Join us for “A View on Young Life After Cancer”—a discussion about life quality after childhood or early adulthood cancer. We’ll explore the challenges and milestones young survivors face as they reintegrate into education, work, and independence. We’ll also share insights and recommendations for Poland and the EU.

Effective Communication in Relationships: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment

Join us for this peer support session where we discover the importance of communication in different kinds of relationship.

Hospiton: Hack Cancer & Cancel It

In “Cancel Cancer” we ignite innovation in cancer prevention! From self-testing policies to primary prevention strategies, our commitment to progress is unwavering.

Advance Your Knowledge: How to Develop and Translate a Multidisciplinary Psycho-Oncology Model of Care Into Real Action?

Despite progress, there is a pressing need to develop robust models of psychosocial support for children, adolescents, and young adults (CAYA) with cancer, along with their families.

Spooky Chat for Young Cancer Survivors

Join us as we explore this special time of the season, as people with lived cancer gather gather to share their personal lived experence.

Peer Support: Celebrate Your Small Wins on EU-CAYAS-NET  

Join us on our Discord community to celebrate the ever important small victories – small steps towards a giant win!

ESMO Congress 2024

The ESMO Congress is a globally influential oncology platform for clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, journalists and healthcare industry representatives from all over the world.

Embracing Self-Acceptance for Young Cancer Survivors

In this peer support event we will explore the concept of self-acceptance in young cancer survivors in a safe environment.

Canva Basics

Join us with community member Mel and moderator Mags to learn more about Canva and how to use it in your professional or personal life!

The biggest meeting of the European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors kicks off in Romania!

Our excitement levels are going through the roof as we prepare for the grand finale of our EU-CAYAS-NET project: the European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors Closing Event! Young people from all over the continent will be joining us in Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s second-largest city, known as ‘The Heart of Transylvania’, from August 7 to 12, 2024.

Peer-Support: Dating With and Beyond Cancer 2.0

Sexuality & Intimacy and Young Cancer Survivors

We all know that cancer can affect all areas of life and simply changes everything. One topic that is just as much a part of this, but unfortunately is almost never discussed, is sexuality and intimacy.

Consensus Workshop on Design of The Plain Material

Optimizing Survivor-Tailored Information on Late Effects: Join Our Workshop

An Illuminating Evening with Krijesnica

In this event, we learn more about the work our Associated Partner, Association Krijesnica does for the cancer community in Croatia.

Surviving Survival – Symposium zur mentalen Gesundheit nach Kindekrebs

Surviving Survival: How can we improve psychosocial health after childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer?

Webinar: Specialist Adolescent and Young Adults Units Minimum Standard Recommendation & Implementation

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Adolescent and Young Adults Webinar

Fundacja Pani Ani – A’YA?! – Polish Network for AYA Survivors

Join us in this event with our Associated Partner, Fundacja Pani Ani as they share their iniatives to help young people affected by cancer in Poland!

Policy Event: Improving the Long-Term Follow-up Care for Young Cancer Survivors

Second of three EU-CAYAS-NET national policy events, dedicated on the three Quality of Life project topics: Transition, Long-Term Follow-Up care & Mental Health

Zagreb is Calling You

3-day convention with group discussions about transition and how is it working for survivors after transition.

Hope and Healing: Childhood Cancer Ireland

Meet Childhood Cancer Ireland in this amazing event, hear inspiring stories, learn about support programs, and other key iniatives by Childhood Cancer Ireland!

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Principles in Cancer Care

Training event for researchers, healthcare providers and patient communities

On Est Là: Empowering Through Community

In this event we will explore our Associated Partner, On Est Là, and their efforts in France to help young people living with and beyond cancer.

What comes next? (A co d’alej? (SK) A co dal? (CZ))

First of this kind, one day-long conference with expert talks, interactive workshops and an open round dicussion with the spotlight on survivorship topics: late effects, long term follow up care, mental health and the possibility to mobilize & engage within the community.

Policy Event: Transition of Care from Pediatric to Adults

This event is focused on improving the transition of care for young cancer survivors from pediatric to adult healthcare

Navigating Transitions in Cancer Care: Treatment and Survivorship

This 7th webinar will present from different perspectives what has been developed in the EU-CAYAS-NET project on the topic: from scientific evidence to the results of very inspiring peer visits, everything will be included.

Little People Romania: Insights into Pediatric Oncology Support 

Join us with Little People Romania in our upcoming event on May 17 as we learn more about their amazing work for young people affected cancer!

Cika Boca & MladiCe: Unveiling Impactful Programmes for Youth Cancer Support in Serbia

We’ll explore Cika Boca & MladiCe’s youth cancer support programmes in Serbia, focusing on activism, social inclusion, and mental healthcare.

Workshops of the Pani Ani Foundation for Young Survivors, Part II

After cancer treatment to therapeutic workshops that will take place from May 9th to 12th, 2023

Let’s Break Taboos: Communication About Late Effects

The EU-CAYAS-NET project wants to change the way we talk about cancer treatment late effects

Acreditar’s Journey: Illuminating Childhood Cancer Support in Portugal

Acreditar will share the wonderful work they do for the childhood cancer community in Portugal.

Webinar: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Cancer Care

Join us for an insightful webinar discussing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in cancer care across Europe.

Career Boost Workshop: Elevate Your Confidence and CV

Learn how to boost your confidence for interviews and make your CV shine for the job market. Join our workshop with Mel, a fellow Cancer Survivor.

LGBTIQ+ Cancer Care – From Personal Experience to Professional Advocate

Join us to learn more about OUTpatients, Levi K. and Stewart O’Callaghan’s inspiring story about cancer, LGBTIQ+ and advocacy work for the LGBTIQ+ cancer community!

From Awareness to Action: Meet KARKINAKI

Beyond Cancer: Navigating the Job Market with Confidence

We invite you to join us for a unique and empowering community event crafted specifically for young cancer survivors who are embarking on the journey of entering or re-entering the job market.

3rd Vienna Pediatric Braintumor Symposium

From April 18th-20th 2024 the 3rd Vienna Pediatric Braintumor Symposium will be held.

Webinar: SANO – Making a Difference for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Meet SANO, our Associated Partner that supports cancer patients and survivors in North Macedonia.

Peer-Support: Dating With and Beyond Cancer

Join March 30th at 7:00 pm CET for an engaging discussion as we share experiences and insights on dating with and beyond cancer.

Long-Term Survivorship Care: Navigating Fertility and Intimacy Challenges

Join the webinar addressing fertility and intimacy challenges arising from cancer treatment on March 26th at 17:00. Don’t miss it!

Recommendations for Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Cancer Care in Europe

Join us on March 21 at the European Parliament for the launch of our policy paper on inclusive cancer care.

Peer-Support: What About the Therapy?

On March 16th at 7 pm CET we come together to foster a supportive environment where open conversations about mental health can flourish

Train-the-Trainer Program for Education and Career Support in Pediatric Cancer

EU-CAYAS-NET’s Train-the-Trainer Program in Vienna on March 12-13, 2024

EU-CAYAS-NET General Assembly

The 4th General Assembly (GA) of the Eu-CAYAS-NET project.

Surviving CAYA Cancer: Addressing Late Effects in the 6th Webinar on Long-Term Survivorship Care

Once the cancer treatment has been completed, on the one hand, it feels like a big burden is taken off – but on the other hand, CAYA Cancer Survivors often still have to deal with numerous late effects. The broad topic of long-term follow-up care will be addressed in the 6th Webinar.

Webinar 5: Social Challenges in Follow-Up Care

It’s all about “Social Challenges in Follow-Up Care”

2nd EU-CAYAS-NET Ambassador Training 24th & 25th Nov. in Vienna

The time has finally come and the second Ambassador Training is taking place in Vienna!! 🥳🥳 But first things first, what exactly is an Ambassador?

European Cancer Summit

The European Cancer Summit “Advancing Momentum: A Call to Action by 2030” propels urgent progress in the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan, unveiling a comprehensive roadmap on November 15 & 16, 2023.

From Prejudice to Progress: Discrimination, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Round Table and Workshops

In preparation of the 2024 European Network for Youth Cancer Survivors EDI training and Toolkit launch

Education and Career Support Webinar

Education and Career support, will be highlighted from different perspectives and discussed together with Survivors and Health Care Professionals.

EU-CAYAS? – What Is the “European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors” All About

Get to know new survivors from the German-speaking part of Europe.

ESMO Congress 2023

ESMO 2023: Premier global oncology event with networking, cutting-edge data, and hybrid participation in Madrid from October 20-24.

A’YA?! What’s Next for Me After Cancer Treatment

What’s Next for Me After Cancer Treatment for AYA Sruvivors

SIOP/CCI Congress 2023

Elevate your career in paediatric oncology, forge connections with kindred spirits, and contribute to a world in which no child succumbs to cancer!

Cryotherapy: Is It Worth Embracing the Cold?

The event will focus on the positive impact of cryotherapy on the body’s immune system.

SIOPE AYA Committee – Course on Caring for AYA with Cancer

Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with cancer represent a group among cancer patients with special needs and challenges. The challenges are complex and comprise different aspects from diagnosis (e.g. delay in diagnosis), through treatment (e.g., place of care, treatment protocol, inclusion in clinical trials), to long-term follow-up care and include also psychological, social and financial issues. Taking these aspects into account is crucial to improve care of this vulnerable population. This course aims to make you aware of these aspects and show you how to deal with them.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Care for CAYA Survivors (Webinar)

Webinar on Mental Health and Psychosocial Care for CAYA Cancer Survivors

Survivor Day

1-Day-Event for Survivors of Childhood Cancer with presentations and discussions about survivorship-relevant topics.

29th PanCare meeting: Ghent, Belgium

Enroll now for the 29th PanCare meeting in Ghent, Belgium, from September 20th to 22nd, 2023, featuring engaging talks on long-term follow-up and survivorship care, supported by workshops, a fun run/walk event, and a Social Dinner.

9th Annual World Cancer Series Europe

Economist Impact’s 9th Annual World Cancer Series: Europe in Brussels this September will center on innovation, equity, and excellence in Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan,.

15th Nationwide Psycho-Oncology Conference

Discussing #Love In Our “New Lives” With or After Cancer

Join our #love discussion on dating with/after cancer. Let’s navigate love’s challenges together. See you there!

Assessing and addressing the sexual self of childhood cancer survivors

Assessing and addressing the sexual self of childhood cancer survivor

AYA Care Peer Visit Amsterdam

Participants will observe specific aspects about AYA care, long term follow up of late effects and transition from pediatric to adult oncology care

AYA Care Peer Visit Ghent

The Peer Visit in Ghent, Belgium will focus on adolescent and young adult (AYA) care.

Focus group on 05 July 2023 – Identification of Gaps in Educational and Career Support Programmes from the Survivors’ Perspective

How do I find a job that is suitable for me after my disease? What career opportunities do I have despite the disease? What kind of support do I need with regard to my professional training? These and other questions will be addressed in a focus group – consisting of all those who have had cancer in their childhood or youth and who want to share their own experiences, concerns and opinions. From the survivor’s point of view, needs and gaps in care should be clarified and based on this, support should be improved on a continuous basis.

Talking to adolescents and young adults about sexual health

Talking to adolescents and young adults about sexual health

Join Us for Our 2nd Webinar: Building an Online Community of Youth Cancer Survivors

The webinar discusses how the online platform beatcancer.eu improves care for CAYA Cancer Survivors. It will cover platform features, additional tools, and encourage participants to share ideas. Scheduled for June 27 via Zoom, registration is required.

SAVE THE DATE! International Childhood Cancer Survivors Week

On Saturday June 24th we will be hosting a new webinar on “The Right to be Forgotten”.

After-Work Meeting With Dr. Thomas Pletschko and Kerstin Krottendorfer at a Picnic

After-work meeting with Dr. Thomas Pletschko and Kerstin Krottendorfer at a picnic on 23 June 2023

SYMPOSIUM ON TRANSITION

Symposium in Vienna will address the healthcare topic of transition from child-centred care to adult medicine.

Webinar: The European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors

EU-CAYAS-NET is a patient advocate-led, EU-funded project under one of the flagship initiatives of Europe‘s Beating Cancer Plan to establish the European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors and to create an interactive virtual Platform for peer support and knowledge exchange.

EU Mission Cancer: Young Cancer Survivor Workshop

Follow-up meeting of this year´s Young Cancer Survivors Conference with the aim to put a face on the quality of life for survivors.

DG SANTE Webinar On Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan

The European Commission will showcase some of their ongoing projects funded under Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

EU-CAYAS-NET Peer Visit to the Princess Máxima Center

This peer visit enables selected visitors to observe and ask questions about how the long-term follow-up (LTFU) care is organized, provided to CAYA cancer survivors and how transition from child-centered to adult-oriented healthcare systems is organized within the Princess Máxima Center in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Mindfulness Through Life – Selfcare for Physical and Mental Pain

Training Academy III on the topic of self-care for physical and mental pain

AYA Care Peer Visit Milan

The Peer Visit in Milan, Italy will focus on adolescent and young adult (AYA) care

4th SIOP Europe Annual Meeting in partnership with 13th CCI Europe Conference

Introduction to Paediatric Oncology Drug Development & Current Challenges

Introduction to paediatric oncology drug development & current challenges. How to ensure early multi-stakeholder engagement.

Digital Cancer Conference for Adolescents & Young Adults

Live Sessions and activities, exploring different topics, such as potential triggers after cancer(Trauma); Grieving the life you are living; caregiver meetups; infertility etc

Ambassador/Advocacy Workshop – EU-CAYAS-NET

First training / workshop for youth cancer Ambassadors from 27 EU Member States, who are willing to proactively contribute to the European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors.

Peer Visit Training – EU-CAYAS-NET

Three workshops to train the selected participants, who will take part in peer visits, that are part of the project. For the Peer Visits for AYA Care, we are looking for young people with lived experience of cancer. For the Peer Visits for Transition, Late Effects and Long-Term Follow-Up, we are looking for young people with lived experience of cancer, parents of CAYA cancer patients and survivors, as well as health care professionals interested in collaborating on improving care programmes across Europe.

Addressing the Needs of Young Cancer Survivors Conference

European Commission (Directorate-General for Research and Innovation) organises a conference “Addressing the Needs of Young Cancer Survivors” in Brussels, Belgium.

Young Cancer Survivors Conference

As part of the EU Mission on Cancer, the conference “Addressing the Needs of Young Cancer Survivors” aims to put a face on the quality of life for survivors of childhood, adolescence, and young adult cancer, creating a safe space where they will be offered the possibility to share their experiences.

Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Workshops

2 online workshops organized by European Commission to discuss priorities of people with a childhoo cancer history and their parents/caregivers to shape upcoming iniiatives that are part of EU Mission on Cancer.