As autumn fades and we approach the winter season, cozy layers and crisp air remind us that change is constant—and so is our commitment to excellence in pediatric oncology care. POGO’s nursing committee is proud to present its third edition of POGO's nursing newsletter, the rePORTer. 

Together, we continue to build our excellent pediatric cancer care system in Ontario. We hope this edition demonstrates the dedication of local nursing leaders in our tertiary and satellite centres. Thank you for reading and for your part in caring for pediatric oncology patients provincewide!

    Kaniska Young Tai (Kyt), RN 
    POGO Satellite Nurse Coordinator, SickKids
    Member of the POGO Nursing Committee

Homeward Bound: Building Pediatric Palliative Care Capacity in Northern Ontario
What happens when families in Northern Ontario can’t bring their children home for end-of-life care? At the Sudbury POGO Satellite Clinic, a nurse’s vision—backed by community support and a transformative grant—is changing that story, one provider and one family at a time.     Read Time: 5 Minutes

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Spotlight on Nursing Leadership Award Winner, Dr. Lindsay Jibb: Pediatric Oncology Research Trailblazer
Behind every breakthrough in pediatric oncology nursing is a story of mentorship, compassion, and vision. Dr. Lindsay Jibb’s unwavering commitment to patient- and family-centred research is transforming care and lighting the path for the next generation of nurse scientists.
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CLINICALnews

Nurses brought education to Thunder Bay, marking the launch of a new POGO Satellite Clinic for families in Northwestern Ontario.
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REFLECTIONconnection

Pediatric oncology nursing is evolving. Today, tailored care is helping survivors thrive with fewer interventions.
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RESEARCHroundup

Find pediatric oncology research led by nurses across Ontario and Canada highlighting their impact on care and outcomes for children with cancer.

Canadian Pediatric Oncology Nurses’ Perspectives on Implementation of the Children's Oncology Group KidsCare Customized App

The Emotion and Symptom-Focused Engagement (EASE) Psychotherapeutic Intervention for Parents of Children With Acute Leukemia: A Feasibility Trial

Patient-Specific Blister Packaging of Medications in the Oncology Camp Setting: Optimizing Medication Safety and Dispensing Processes

Caregiving for Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Receiving Home-Based Blinatumomab: Caregiver Experiences and Recommendations

• Save the Date - POGO nursing webinar, Demystifying Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy – Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Details to come.
• Save the Date - POGO AfterCare Education Day - Friday May 8, 2026. Details to come. 
• Childhood & Adolescent Cancer Therapy Update Symposium (CACTUS) - February 4, 2026 (in-person and virtual options available) 
• APHON Spring Education Exchange - May 13-14, 2026
• Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society: Second Global OncoThon - February 15, 2026 (virtual)
• Pediatric Oncology Exercise Manual (POEM)
• Children's Oncology Group - KidsCare App 
• SSPedi - Symptom Screening in Pediatrics