Pediatric Oncology specialists in Ontario have collaborated closely, since 1983, to deliver the right care at the right time and in the right place for children with cancer and their families. This work has been carried out by Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). Through healthcare innovation, survivor care, financial assistance for families, population data, policy development, research and education, POGO has created a highly integrated and seamless pediatric cancer system that supports children and families throughout the spectrum of illness, recovery and survivorship. 

POGO is the official source of advice to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) on childhood cancer control and gratefully acknowledges Ministry for its financial support for POGO efforts to build an uniquely comprehensive pediatric cancer control system.

Special Feature Presentation

David's Video On April 24th, everyone attending the POGO Gala was touched by 7-year-old David Hascal’s story. This video is a poignant profile of David’s courageous journey with childhood cancer.

EDUCATION POGO'S 2010 SYMPOSIUM Mark your Calendars November 18 – 20, 2010. read more... POGO'S EDUCATION PORTAL COMING SOON A resource for healthcare professionals seeking continuing education to support their care of children with cancer and their families. Professional development events featured here are a valuable resource – arising from POGO professional education events.

CARE AFTERCARE CLINICS POGO follow-up clinics for survivors of childhood cancer are based on evidence for late effects of cancer, health promotion and early detection, and help to identify health challenges. read more... SAVTI Career counseling, application and education support assist childhood cancer survivors to transition from high school to post-secondary education or the workplace. read more... POGO SATELLITE CLINICS The initial diagnosis of children with cancer is provided at one of five specialty hospitals that may be far from the family home. Well prepared and supported POGO Satellite Clinics work closely with each child’s specialists to provide some care closer to home, reducing travel time and costs, parental absences from work, days of school missed, and time parents spend away from home. read more... POFAP - POGO’S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Provides relief by reimbursing families for key treatment-related, out-of-pocket costs they incur when caring for a child with cancer. read more...

RESEARCH POGO’S RESEARCH UNIT (PRU) Find out how the PRU is cultivating new research and a new generation of researchers while also stimulating collaborative research that addresses trends in childhood cancer, quality of life for patients and families, healthcare delivery, and the cost of treatment on the system and to families. read more... RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT POGO supports others in their efforts to conduct research in childhood cancer care. read more...

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