October - News & Upcoming Events
October brings a range of announcements and news from the fields of hematology and oncology. We’re pleased to share the latest updates with you in this issue and thank our partners for contributing valuable information.
Last Call: Abstract Submission for SPOG–SSPHO Scientific Meeting 2026 –
🔔 Upcoming Deadline in October
Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to the SPOG–SSPHO Scientific Meeting 2026! Abstract submissions are open until Wednesday, 15 October. Share this opportunity within your network and sign up today.
If you are in need of an extension of the deadline (until October 29th at the latest), you can get in touch with our office at info@sspho.ch.
Presenting at the meeting is a valuable chance to share your findings, engage with peers, and contribute to the success of the Scientific Meeting 2026. 👉 Find all details and submission guidelines here.
Information to Share with Your Patients
We encourage all SSPHO members to share the following opportunity with patients and families who may benefit:
⛵ Les Croisières de l’Espoir offers a free one-week sailing cruise in the Mediterranean for French-speaking youth aged 14–18 in cancer remission.
The 2026 edition will take place from 4 to 11 July 2026, departing from Trogir, Croatia, aboard a specially equipped sailboat supervised by experienced volunteers. This unique experience aims to restore confidence, hope, and joy of life in a supportive environment fostering values of solidarity, sharing, adventure, and resilience.
👉 More information and registration details are available here: croisieres-espoir.ch/enfants
📌 Are you a SSPHO Working Group Chair?
We kindly encourage all Working Group Chairs to share any information and news that should be published on the SSPHO website or the SSPHO newsletter, including updates on your group’s activities and any changes in leadership.
Please also feel free to contact us if you require support with administrative matters or help organizing upcoming meetings. Contact us at 👉 info@sspho.ch.
📅 Upcoming SSPHO Events
Stay informed about upcoming events in pediatric hematology-oncology by consulting the SSPHO Events Calendar :
Farewell Symposium for Prof. Nicolas von der Weid – November 7, 2025, Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel (UKBB)
Swiss Oncology & Hematology Congress (SOHC) 2025 – November 19 – 21, 2025, Congress Center Basel
Quality Contracts and EFAS: Opportunities for a New Awareness of Quality? – November 19, 2025, Stiftung PROGR, Bern
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