How do I join a child oncology group?
To become members, institutions in the United States and Canada who are ready to be considered for membership can directly apply to the Children's Oncology Group. Follow this link for US/Canada sites. International Membership. The COG has a number of international member sites across the globe.
What is COG meeting?
The COG Annual Meeting brings together elected officials, government executives, and business and nonprofit leaders to reflect on and celebrate the partnerships and collaboration that demonstrate the excellence of our region.
What are COG guidelines?
The Children's Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers (COG LTFU Guidelines) are a resource for healthcare professionals who provide ongoing care to survivors of pediatric malignancies.
What are the types of childhood cancer?
The most common cancers of children are:
- Leukemia.
- Brain and spinal cord tumors.
- Neuroblastoma.
- Wilms tumor.
- Lymphoma (including both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin)
- Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Retinoblastoma.
- Bone cancer (including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma)