Changemakers on a mission

Too young to stop

You are 24. Ready to take on the world. And then, out of nowhere, everything comes to a standstill.
In Belgium, 1.800 teenagers and young adults aged between 16 and 35 are diagnosed with cancer every year. That is an average of five young people every single day. Five life stories suddenly interrupted.
At Anticancer Fund, we refuse to stand by and watch.
Discover how we turn evidence into care, and how your support builds a future for young patients.
Help young lives move forward
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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

Our latest news

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Falling through the cracks: why young cancer patients need specialised research and care

Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) face a unique struggle: trapped between paediatric and adult medicine, many miss out on life-saving treatments due to their age. World-renowned paediatric neuro-oncologist Dr. Eric Bouffet shares how innovative clinical trials and direct patient guidance are breaking down these barriers, and how your support helps to turn evidence into real care.

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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.

Podcast Gezondheid & Wetenschap over Kanker zonder zever

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.

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.

Dive into our blogs

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Patient question

Cancer treatment side effects: why speaking up early matters

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Patient question

Phytotherapy & cancer: is natural always safe?

Brain tumour in children - U-R-Immune Glioma trial by Anticancer Fund
Science highlights

Glioblastoma research: why we need smarter methods to fight brain tumours

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Patient question

When AI answers your cancer questions: what you should know

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
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