Childhood Cancer International is excited to unveil the Global Childhood Cancer Survivors Network (SurNet).

This initiative is part of CCI’s broader effort to establish local, regional, and global networks for childhood cancer survivors. These networks are designed to create a strong sense of community, sharing the message "You are not alone" with all those impacted by childhood cancer.

Surnet is proud to host this vital webinar, "Saving Lives and Futures: Fertility Preservation Is Key in Survivorship", on March 8, 2025. 3 pm CET (Central European Time).

This event will bring together leading experts and survivor advocates to discuss the critical, yet often overlooked issue of fertility preservation for childhood cancer survivors. While medical advancements have significantly improved childhood cancer survival rates, long-term quality of life remains a crucial consideration. Many survivors face challenges related to fertility, a key aspect of physical and emotional well-being. 

This webinar aims to raise awareness, share insights, and explore practical strategies to ensure that fertility preservation becomes an integral part of survivorship care.

• Objectives

  • Educate professionals, survivors, and caregivers on the impact of cancer treatments on fertility and the available preservation options.

  • Share personal experiences from childhood cancer survivors who have navigated fertility-related challenges, fostering a deeper understanding of the long-term implications.

  • Discuss global perspectives and recommendations from leading experts in pediatric oncology, psychology, and nursing.

  • Encourage discussions on integrating fertility preservation into standard pediatric oncology care and survivorship planning.

• Speakers

  1. Dr. Anel van Zyl – A leading voice in pediatric oncology, SIOP member, Head of the Pediatric Oncology Unit at Tygerberg Hospital, and Senior Lecturer at Stellenbosch University.

  2. Pablo Allard – A dedicated psychologist and childhood cancer survivor advocating for the mental health and well-being of survivors.

  3. Vanessa Guadalupe Coronado Mancilla – A passionate nurse and childhood cancer survivor, sharing insights on survivorship care and advocacy.

Join us for this essential conversation as we work towards ensuring that childhood cancer survivors not only live but thrive, with access to the care and support they need for a full and healthy future.