Anticancer Fund: Changemakers on a mission

Annual Report 2025

Unfolding evidence, unlocking treatments

Progress in cancer research and care doesn't happen by chance: it happens because you stand behind it. Whether you donated, sponsored or organised a fundraiser, thank you for placing your trust in us.

Thanks to you, thousands of people moved closer to better treatment options.

Discover our latest annual report, and the proof of your impact.

Annual Report 2025

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

From grief to hope

Charissa, mother to a three-year-old son, passed away in early 2026 at just 40 years old, following an impossible 18-month battle with glioblastoma (GBM), a highly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Her husband Antoine was left with a question shared by many grieving families: how can something so painful be turned into something useful?

Discover their story

Our latest news

The human side of a cancer diagnosis

Why does one person respond to a cancer diagnosis with determination, while another falls silent and hesitates? In this interview, Professor Peter Pype shares his expertise. A human and relatable conversation, not only for people affected by cancer, but for anyone interested in how people react when life suddenly changes.

22 May 2026

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