Highlighting the lived experience of patients, families and survivors
5th Annual CAYAS
Conference
We are delighted to announce that our 5th Annual CAYAS (Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers & Survivorship) Conference will take place on Saturday 11th October in Croke Park Stadium.
Hosted by Childhood Cancer Ireland and CanTeen Ireland
Childhood Cancer Ireland and CanTeen Ireland are dedicated to creating and hosting an event that highlights the lived experience of parents, patients, families and survivors by providing them with a platform to collaborate and connect with medical experts, health care researchers, and others.
Building Connections
This year, the theme of the conference is Building Connections.
A diagnosis of childhood, adolescent or young adult cancer brings so much change to a family. Relationships with people and places are altered, both during and after treatment. Connections with work, school, and friends may be lost, just as new relationships with the medical team and other parents or young people are gained.
While these changes in our relationships may not be permanent, the ongoing adjustments for patients, parents and siblings are challenging nonetheless.
Throughout all of this change there is one constant – the family. Through our theme of Building Connections, we will explore the supports that families need during and after treatment.
Every family does not look the same and needs will vary but the theme of connection is universal.
We will hear directly from patients, parents and survivors as we explore the scaffolding that is, or should be, built around families to support them throughout their cancer experience.
2024 Conference
View last year’s conference highlights. The 2024 programme included a parallel programme for young people and siblings for the first time, as well as opportunities to hear from young people, parents and other experts throughout the day. There is plenty of time for networking and catching up with colleagues and friends, as well as visiting the exhibition stands and poster presentations.
Why You Should Attend
Great Speakers
Networking
Hear From Experts
Select Event Speakers
Dr Margaret Flood
Assistant Professor in Inclusive Education at Maynooth University
Sinéad O’Driscoll
Senior physiotherapist, CHI at Crumlin
Dr. Mairead Brennan
Director of Psychosocial Services, Childhood Cancer Ireland
Sarah O’Neill
Adolescent cancer survivor
Register Today!
The CAYAS conference is aimed at anyone who has been impacted by childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer and anyone who is working in the area or has a research interest in this topic.
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We are grateful for the support of CHI at Crumlin and the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), both of whom have recognised the value of this conference from the beginning and lend their expertise and support to ensure that the patient voice is heard and valued.