Anticancer Fund: Changemakers on a mission

Unique research and cures

We support the high-impact cancer research others overlook to find better treatments for every patient. Our clinical trials prioritise patient survival and quality of life over financial returns. Discover the non-commercial solutions that are changing the future of cancer care.

The focus of Anticancer Fund

Clinical research

We challenge the status quo by funding innovative clinical trials, like repurposing common, affordable medicines for complex cancers. Learn how we are maximizing existing resources to find effective solutions for cancer therapies

https://www.anticancerfund.org/en/clinical-research/our-research-focus

Patient information

Every patient deserves clear answers. Reach out to the physicians and scientists of My Cancer Navigator for free, science-based information about your specific cancer and treatment options.

https://www.mycancernavigator.org/en

Discover our latest news

Podcast Gezondheid & Wetenschap

Anticancer Fund fights misinformation. In this podcast we explain how. Liese Vandeborne, Director Patien Information of Anticancer Fund, and Marmeen Finoulst, edito-in-chief of Gezondhedo & Wetenschap, give some clear examples of myths about cancer treatments. Listen to the podcast.

30 April 2026

Exercise as medicine: physical activity is vital before, during, and after cancer

Can physical activity actually improve cancer outcomes? Prof. Dr. Nele Adriaenssens (VUB/UZ Brussel) shares why exercise is a "gamechanger" for cancer patients, from reducing chemotherapy side effects to lowering recurrence risks. Learn why personalised rehabilitation is essential before, during, and after treatment in this interview.

13 February 2026

Concentration of complex cancer care saves lives

New Belgian research, funded by Anticancer Fund and Kom op tegen Kanker, demonstrated that patients with uterine cancer have a significantly better survival rate when treated in hospitals with sufficient experience and expertise. These findings come from the EFFECT study, led by Prof. Dr. Frédéric Amant (University Hospital Leuven), and emphasize the importance of concentrating complex cancer care in specialized centers.

30 January 2026

Hot flush treatment has anti-breast cancer activity, study finds

A drug mimicking the hormone progesterone has anti-cancer activity when used together with conventional anti-oestrogen treatment for women with breast cancer, a trial coordinated by the University of Cambridge has found.

5 January 2026