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Prof. Dr. Nele Adriaenssens

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.

Anticancer-Fund-supported-EFFECT-study

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.

Investigators of the PIONEER trial

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.

Brand-new patient-focussed website coming up in 2018

In December 2017, ACF reworked its website aimed at medical professionals and stakeholders. The updated site focusses on our mission, tools and project portfolio. For reasons of clarity, general information for patients (such as patient guides, educational articles on cancer treatments, new findings in cancer research, in the news, etc.) has been extracted from ACF’s reworked website. Instead, we will launch an additional website that is dedicated to patients only. This patient website will be a stand-alone with accessible content for patients, family members and community members. This website is scheduled for launch in early 2018. We hope you find all the information you need on the new site, and we welcome any feedback that you might have!

SAVE THE DATE - roundtable on drug repurposing at European Parliament

Leaflet about the Anticancer Fund