<body><div>The 56th Congress of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP2024) is taking place from October 17-20, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii.This congress is aiming to be a pivotal event for professionals in pediatric oncology, gathering leading experts, researchers, and healthcare providers from around the world.Participants are expecting a comprehensive program that is featuring keynote addresses, interactive workshops, and panel discussions focused on the latest advancements in pediatric oncology. The event is also providing ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with peers and share valuable insights that could influence the future of cancer care for children.Jennifer Geel, Head of Paediatric Haematology-Oncology at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, shared some posts from the event:“The stage is set and the energy is high! SIOP’s opening ceremony in Hawaii has begun! Excited for all the knowledge-sharing, research, and discussions ahead.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Ldgv9_0wDE2eUB00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Ldgv9_0wDE2eUB00" width="800" height="450" ></figure>“Asim Belgaumi, Scientific Committee Chair: record number of abstracts this year.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Yrdmv_0wDE2eUB00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Yrdmv_0wDE2eUB00" width="800" height="450" ></figure>“Universal health coverage considered vital to achieving GICC goals. Gap between reported UHC and reality in the ground in many countries though.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=29aKkL_0wDE2eUB00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=29aKkL_0wDE2eUB00" width="800" height="450" ></figure>“Congrats to Glenn Mbah on winning the SIOP Nursing Achievement award!”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Gis8n_0wDE2eUB00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Gis8n_0wDE2eUB00" width="800" height="450" ></figure>“Tips from Tom Gross, editor PBC, about publishing:<ul><li>be ready for rejection again and again and just persist.</li><li>reviewers don’t usually look at the cover letter.”</li></ul>“Clear that sustainable childhood cancer funding needs to come from each government. International ‘aid’ no longer the answer.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1MN87B_0wDE2eUB00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1MN87B_0wDE2eUB00" width="800" height="450" ></figure>“Rodney Wong, President of Childhood Cancer International has been volunteering for 23 years after his son was cured from cancer.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=35qiQZ_0wDE2eUB00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=35qiQZ_0wDE2eUB00" width="800" height="450" ></figure>15 Posts Not To Miss From Day 1 of SIOP2024!</div></body>

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The 56th Congress of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP2024) is taking place from October 17-20, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii. This congress is aiming to be a pivotal event for professionals in pediatric oncology, gathering leading experts, researchers, and healthcare providers from around the world. Participants are expecting a...