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Changemakers on a mission

The Anticancer Fund thinks differently, acts differently and prioritises the patients above all else.

We fill in the blanks spaces in cancer research, to deliver more and better treatments.

We empower patients with knowledge, and offer clear and reliable information about cancer and cancer treatments.

Be part of our mission. Consider your donation not just a contribution, but an investment.

Our focus

Clinical Research

We make it happen

More can be done if financial returns are no longer the strategy when searching for new cures, but what patients need instead. Our research aims for treatments that significantly increase the survival and/or improve the quality of life of cancer patients.

Our research focus

Patient Information

We are here for you

Every patient has the right to get clear answers. We offer evidence-based information about your cancer and treatment. Please reach out to our free service My Cancer Navigator, if you have questions.

More about My Cancer Navigator

At a glance

29 ongoing clinical trials

1,6 million euros invested in research (in 2023)

90 scientific publications

1.466 patients supported (last 5 years)

Discover 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 mei 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 februari 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 januari 2026