About SPOG

We are dedicated to children and adolescents with cancer and their families and stand up for their needs.

Our quality-controlled, international therapy optimisation studies enable children and adolescents with cancer to benefit from the latest scientific findings and international expertise. Our studies also help to improve treatments for future patients.

We work with internationally leading research groups and affected families to develop innovative treatment options for children with cancer. Our experts are passionate about their efforts to improve the chances of a cure and quality of life for children and adolescents with cancer.

The Swiss Paediatric Oncology Group (SPOG) was set up in 1976 as a national association of dedicated doctors involved in cancer research for children and adolescents. All the hospital departments in Switzerland that specialise in childhood cancer are members of SPOG.

We want to ensure the best possible care for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders in Switzerland. We strive to treat childhood cancer optimally and to improve the quality of life of affected children and adolescents.

SPOG researches the special aspects of cancer and blood disorders in childhood and adolescence. Children are not simply small adults. They develop different types of cancer and respond differently to medicines. Their cancer must therefore be researched separately so that their particular needs can be taken into account.