#GetStrongToFightChildhoodCancer - An exercise intervention for young people undergoing anti-cancer treatment
Mainz, Germany
Joined February 2021
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๐ฆAlongside our current social media platforms - and replacing X - #FORTEe is now on @bluesky!
Follow us here: bsky.app/profile/fortee-eu.bโฆ
Just click the link or scan the QR code below.
Setting up an account is quick and simple. See you there!๐ค
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So proud to be part of Kamranโs Ward Activity Day at @OUHospitals! We had a blast with our @Fortee_project Pixformance station, bringing smiles to children affected by #cancer. The best feedback? "I love parties at the hospital!โ @oxford_brookes @OxInAHR
ALT A child taking part in FORTEe exercises via the Pixformance station.
SAVE THE DATE - just 1 year to go! ๐
We're beyond excited to announce: PEOC x FORTEe - Bringing Together Evidence and Innovation in Pediatric Exercise Oncology!
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16 - 17 April 2026
๐ Mainz, Germany
๐ fortee-project.eu/peoc
โ Registration will open soon!
๐ข Thatโs a wrap on our General Assembly meeting!
After engaging discussions on #risk #monitoring & the #biomarker subproject, we are now shifting our focus to data analysis and manuscript writing. โ We are looking forward to share our results with you!
Thank you all! ๐
Day 2 of our FORTEe GA Meeting!
The morning started with 2 very stimulating #masterclass talks:
๐ Dr Francesca Alt on Exercise in children & adolescents with cancer: a palliative care and ethical perspective
๐ Prof. Raffael Kalisch on Stress Resilience - Concepts & Approaches
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This time virtually for our 5th #General #Assembly and 9th #Steering #Committee meeting. ๐ป
Thanks to all for sharing updates & progress of their work packages!
#GetStrongToFightChildhoodCancer #EU_funded
Itโs that time again! โฐ
Next week, weโre coming together for our 5th #General #Assembly and 9th #Steering #Committee #Meeting - this time, connecting virtually from across our home countries. ๐ Stay tuned!
#GetStrongToFightChildhoodCancer
Every year on February 15th, we celebrate #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay! ๐๏ธ
@IntChildCancer reminds everyone how important it is to work together to make life better for kids with cancer. ๐ค
Together we #GetStrongToFightChildhoodCancer! ๐ช
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๐ฅ Missed the ICCD event 2025? Watch the full recording now!
This yearโs ICCD policy event, organised and hosted by MEP @AndrasKulja (@EPP, Hungary) on 4 February 2025 with the participation of @SIOPEurope and @cci_europe, was a great success!
The event brought together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patient advocates in the @Europarl_EN to discuss the delicate and complex issue of access to cross-border care, research, and training for children with cancer across Europe. ๐
๐ If you couldnโt join us live, you can now watch the full discussion on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=Detbggi6โฆ
Letโs continue working together to reduce inequalities in paediatric oncology across Europe! ๐
#ICCD2025 #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay #ChildhoodCancer #CrossBorderCare
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The @BrusselsTimes reports on YCE's patient advocate @sturesson_erik powerful call for improved and equitable cancer care that truly supports youth living with and beyond cancer at the @EU_HaDEA #WorldCancerDay event ๐๐ป
Read here: brusselstimes.com/1427269/noโฆ
#EUCancerPlan #EU4Health
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Meet the Keynote: Dr. Joachim Wiskemann
Find out more: movingbeyond.pt/speaker/anneโฆ
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@OUHospitals hosted a Summer Activity Day for children & families impacted by #cancer. @oxford_brookes researchers from the @Fortee_project @OxInAHR had a blast running the physical activity station!
Watch the highlights here: t.ly/iUi_Y
#WorldCancerDay
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๐ข Stay informed with the #MissionCancer newsletter!
๐ Learn how Europe is tackling cancer through cutting-edge science, bold action and transdisciplinary collaborations.
๐Read the latest issue:
europa.eu/!fphPDF
Have you tried the new FORTEe exercises on the @Pixformance_Fit platform yet?
The avatar-guided workouts were recently added to the Pixformance software and are now available for all users!
More info: pixformance.com/fortee/
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๐ Can't wait to welcome you allโboth in Brussels and onlineโfor insightful discussions on advancing paediatric drug development.
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Explore the full agenda: irp.cdn-website.com/c584cf91โฆ
#ACCELERATEcure2025 #ChildHoodCancer #DrugDevelopment #10YearsOfImpact
Today is #WorldCancerDay - it is a reminder to come together to take action against cancer.ย With FORTEe we are working hard to improve quality of life of children with cancer through exercise and innovative therapy. Today and every day!ย ๐ช
๐Learn more: worldcancerday.org/
Tomorrow is #WorldCancerDay 2025!
People are more than just patientsโthey are unique individuals with unique needs. This #WorldCancerDay on 4 February, lets commit to care that embraces each person's story and their needs. #UnitedByUnique
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On #WorldCancerDay we honour all those affected by cancer and acknowledge the work that awaits us to save lives ๐ฉบ
ECOโs newly appointed CEO, Elisabetta Zanon underlines our continued support for the #EUBeatingCancerPlan and our commitment to improving cancer care across Europe ๐ฌ
Together, letโs #complete, #refresh and #expand Europeโs Beating Cancer Plan. ๐
Read the full ECO message for #WCD2025 ๐ europeancancer.org/resourcesโฆ
The FORTEe exercises are here! ๐ Now available to all @Pixformance_Fit users - these engaging, avatar-guided workouts are designed just for kids and young adults. ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐ช
๐ More info: pixformance.com/fortee/
Visitors to the #therapro are invited to experience a live demo! ๐
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๐ Big news for the #ChildhoodCancer Community! Since 2007, the SIOPE Newsletter has been your trusted source for key updates, policy news, and groundbreaking research.
๐ Now, it has been completely transformed!
๐น Sleek, modern, and easier to navigate
๐น More engaging and reader-friendly content
๐น Featuring new sections like Words of Wisdom from our members & Project in Spotlight
This is not just a revampโitโs a step forward in how we connect, share, and grow together. Be the first to explore the brand-new edition: shorturl.at/T25BI
#SIOPENewsletter #MajorUpdate
