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Posted by PROS Secretariat |July 20, 2026 - 07:43| 0

PROS Representative for the SIOP Asia Scientific Committee

  PROS is seeking a representative to join the Asia Scientific Committee and help oversee the PROS scientific program at the SIOP Asia Congress. This volunteer opportunity is open to PROS members residing in Asia and offers a chance to contribute [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |June 12, 2026 - 13:19| 0

New Publication Highlights the Importance of Individualized Radiation Therapy Selection in Paediatric Cancer Care

The Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS) is pleased to highlight a recently published article by Parkes et al., "Selection of the Most Appropriate Radiation Treatment Modality for Children's Cancers: A Proton Beam Radiation Therapy for All Ch [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |June 11, 2026 - 13:21| 0

PROS Position Paper Addresses the Ethical Utilization of Proton Therapy in Paediatric Oncology

The Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS) is proud to highlight its recently published position paper, "Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS) Position Paper on the Ethical Utilization of Proton Therapy." This open-access publication re [...]
Posted by Maya Aleksandrova |March 23, 2026 - 16:09| 0

Mentorship Opportunity from the PENTEC Steering Committee

  The PENTEC (Pediatric Normal Tissue Effects in the Clinic) Steering Committee is offering to provide guidance to young investigators interested in studying aspects of long-term adverse normal tissue effects following pediatric radiation therapy. T [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |February 20, 2026 - 15:12| 0

PROS Perspectives – A Webinar Series: “Ewing Sarcoma: Modern Era Perspectives” by Dr. Ahmed Safia

PROS is pleased to launch PROS Perspectives – A Webinar Series, a new monthly educational initiative designed to foster learning and knowledge exchange within the Paediatric Radiation Oncology community.Each session features an expert speaker present [...]
Posted by Maya Aleksandrova |February 03, 2026 - 08:37| 0

Call for Nominations PROS 2026-2028

  The Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS) is pleased to open the nomination period for the following Executive Committee positions for the term 2026-2028: Treasurer Education Representative for North America Allied Health Professional [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |January 21, 2026 - 14:29| 0

PROS Perspectives – A Webinar Series: “Radiotherapy in Pediatric and AYA Ependymoma: Current Practice and Future Perspectives” by Prof Anne Laprie

PROS is pleased to launch PROS Perspectives – A Webinar Series, a new monthly educational initiative designed to foster learning and knowledge exchange within the Paediatric Radiation Oncology community.Each session features an expert speaker present [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |January 07, 2026 - 17:21| 0

PROS New Secretary

  The Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS) is pleased to announce the election of Prof Dr Beate Timmermann as the Society’s Secretary for the 2026–2028 term.  Professor Timmermann has been an active member of the PROS leadership and has s [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |December 08, 2025 - 10:08| 0

PROS 2026 Conference in Cancun, Mexico | Register Today!

Registration Now Open! Registration for the PROS 2026 Conference in Cancun, Mexico (June 3–6, 2026) is officially open. Secure your spot and join us in Cancun for an inspiring and impactful meeting. Visit the Conference website and register today: [...]
Posted by Maya Aleksandrova |November 20, 2025 - 15:26| 0

Invitation to Contribute to Special Issue on Radiotherapy for Children and Young People in EJC Paediatric Oncology

  Update: The 50% deadline has been extended to the end of February 2026. Dear PROS members, We are pleased to announce a forthcoming special issue of the European Journal of Cancer Paediatric Oncology (EJCPED) dedicated to “Radiotherapy for Chil [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |November 20, 2025 - 11:08| 0

Call for Expression of Interest to host the PROS 2028 Conference

PROS is pleased to announce that the bidding process for the PROS 2028 Conference is now open. We invite all PROS members, worldwide and without geographical restrictions, to submit their interest in hosting our next biennial conference. This event [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |November 03, 2025 - 15:13| 0

PROS Perspectives – A Webinar Series: “Role of RT in Infant CNS Tumours” by Prof Dr Beate Timmermann

PROS is pleased to launch PROS Perspectives – A Webinar Series, a new monthly educational initiative designed to foster learning and knowledge exchange within the Paediatric Radiation Oncology community.Each session features an expert speaker present [...]
Posted by Maya Aleksandrova |August 14, 2025 - 11:15| 0

PROS Education Day – One Day Before the SIOP 2025 Congress

We are delighted to announce that the PROS 2025 pre-congress Education Day program is now available, and registration is open. The event will be hosted at UMC Utrecht in Utrecht, Netherlands, on 19 October  — just one day before the SIOP 2025 Congr [...]
Posted by Maya Aleksandrova |August 11, 2025 - 10:03| 0

Dr. Arnold Paulino to Lead PROS as President-Elect

Congratulations to Dr. Arnold Paulino of MD Anderson Cancer Center on being selected as the next President of PROS!  Dr. Arnold dela Cruz Paulino is a Professor of Radiation Oncology and Section Chief of Pediatric Radiation Oncology at the Univers [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |June 25, 2025 - 12:46| 0

One Voice for Radiotherapy: Creating World Radiotherapy Awareness Day

  One Voice for Radiotherapy: Creating World Radiotherapy Awareness Day We all know that radiotherapy (or radiation therapy) is vital for curing cancer, alleviating symptoms, and improving quality of life. Access to radiotherapy is directly link [...]
Posted by Mark Gaze |June 02, 2025 - 12:10| 0

The radiotherapy service for children & young people at University College London Hospitals, London, UK

Paediatric oncology care in the UK is divided between a limited number of regional Principal Treatment Centres (PTC) in large teaching hospital settings, and a greater number of Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Units (POSCU) typically in district gene [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |May 16, 2025 - 12:30| 0

Twenty Years of the Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society

We are proud to share that a special article has been published to mark the 20th anniversary of the Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS). This publication reflects on two decades of progress, collaboration, and commitment to advancing paediat [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |February 22, 2025 - 08:05| 0

SLAOP - ACHOP 2025 Congress

  The Latin American Society of Pediatric Oncology (SLAOP) and the Colombian Association of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (ACHOP) are organising a congress in Cali, Colombia from June 11 to 14, 2025.   Read More   [...]
Posted by PROS Secretariat |November 27, 2024 - 15:23| 0

Exciting Announcement: PROS 2026 Congress Destination

The PROS Executive Committee is pleased to confirm that Cancun, Mexico, will host the Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS) 2026 Congress! After a detailed selection process and reviewing three excellent proposals, Cancun was chosen as the id [...]
Posted by Louise Gorringe |August 17, 2023 - 19:18| 0