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World first: The Urology team treats prostate cancer under local anesthesia alone!

Prof. Alexandre Peltier and the H.U.B. Urology team have achieved a world first: performing targeted treatment for localized prostate cancer using transperineal microwave ablation (TMA) exclusively under local anesthesia.This world-first procedure marks the launch of a protocol that will ultimately enable a simple outpatient treatment pathway for selected patients. It represents another step towards increasingly minimally invasive therapies,…
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Red September – 2026 Haematology Patient Seminars

Red September – 2026 Haematology Patient SeminarsAs part of Red September, the Haematology Department at the Jules Bordet Institute is organising four educational seminars (held in French only) for patients living with a haematological disease and their loved ones.These seminars aim to help participants better understand their disease, current treatment options, the latest therapeutic advances, and the support resources available to improve…
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"World Café" des AJA

Vous avez entre 16 et 35 ans et êtes concerné·e par le cancer ? Votre témoignage et votre expérience nous intéressent !

L’équipe AJA (Adolescents et Jeunes Adultes) de l'Institut Jules Bordet vous invite à participer à un "World Café" afin d’échanger autour de vos besoins, idées et attentes. 

Un moment convivial et participatif (ouvert aux patients de différents hôpitaux) pour construire ensemble des ateliers qui vous…
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Young People and Life After Cancer: A Conference for Discussion, Connection and Networking

The teams at the Jules Bordet Institute are pleased to invite you to a conference dedicated to life after cancer for adolescents and young adults on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Tagnon Auditorium of the Jules Bordet Institute.Refreshments will be provided.Registration is free but mandatory. Register here ! 

The conference will be held in French.

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Cancer does not end when treatment…
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Hôp'Voices Episode 15: Alexis' Story

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month – discover Alexis' inspiring story.For a long time, Alexis suffered from back pain. At first, he thought it was simply a muscle problem, but an MRI eventually revealed a sarcoma, a rare cancer of the bones and soft tissues.Today, he lives with a stoma and performs self-catheterization every day. It is a reality he never imagined he would face… but one he has learned to live with.In this new episode of Hôp'Voices,…
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Conférence Octobre Rose : "Dépistage, innovation et parcours de soins à l'Institut Jules Bordet"

14h05 – 14h20 – Nathalie MouthuyPrésentation de l’évolution de l’équipe de sénologie, du nouveau parcours de soins en radiologie, de l'arrivée de l’angio-mammographie et des améliorations apportées à l’accès aux examens et à la prise en charge. 14h20 – 14h35 – Dr Pop & Dr HanouillePrésentation de la prise en charge chirurgicale du cancer du…
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Boosting Immunotherapy in Breast Cancer: Researchers at the Jules Bordet Institute Publish in Nature Medicine

This clinical study, conducted by researchers at the Jules Bordet Institute, focused on so-called "cold" breast cancers—tumours that are poorly recognized by the immune system. Immunotherapy is most effective when tumours are already "hot", meaning they naturally attract immune cells capable of attacking cancer cells. The NeoCheckRay study explored an innovative approach: using highly targeted radiotherapy to modify the tumour microenvironment…
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The Jules Bordet Institute accredited as a “Comprehensive Cancer Centre” by the OECI

International recognition that confirms the excellence of your careThe Jules Bordet Institute has just been officially accredited by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) for a period of five years. It now joins  a select group of 50 accredited centres worldwide that are recognised for the exemplary integration of their care, research and teaching in the field of oncology.What this…
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Tips for Enjoying Summer Despite Cancer

Heat, sun exposure, hydration, fatigue… Summer can raise many questions for people undergoing cancer treatment or those who have completed their treatment. Should you avoid the sun? How can you cope with high temperatures? What precautions should you take? Our specialists answer the most common questions to help you enjoy the summer safely.Can you enjoy summer when you have cancer?Yes. Having cancer or undergoing cancer treatment does not mean…
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