ICCCPO
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is an international network through which its member parent organizations may share information to build better links between parents and health care professionals.
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promotes greater awareness and understanding of the issues and effects of childhood cancer on an international level with other health or child related organizations such as the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), UNICEF and WHO.
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creates opportunities to improve access to advances in the treatment and care of childhood cancer patients, particularly in underdeveloped nations where the best possible treatment and care are not available due to lack of medications, facilities, information or other resources
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ICCCPO mission:
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to share information and experience in order to improve access to the best possible care for children with cancer everywhere in the world
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ICCCPO offers:
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working relationships and networking with parent organizations around the world
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regular newsletters featuring articles on childhood cancer and family support
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annual general meetings at which all member countries can vote
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an international listing of published resources
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representation at annual SIOP meetings
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international representation of children and family issues
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a focus on education and support of parent groups
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