Accessibility and contact How to get to the new Institute? Since the end of November 2021, the Jules Bordet Institute is located on the ULB campus in Anderlecht. All the activities of the Institute take place from now on in Rue Meylemeersch n°90 in 1070 Anderlecht. To get to the new Institute or ...
Lung and thorax cancers “The therapeutic strategy depends on the type of cancer, its extent and the patient’s general state of health.” Dr Thierry Berghmans, Head of the Thoracic Oncology Clinic How we treat cancers of the lungs and thoracic cavity Thanks to extensive internal and external collaboration, the Institut Bordet is able to treat all cancers of the thoracic cavity, including lung cancer.Several types of cancer can develop in the thorax: small and large cell lung (or “bronchial”) cancer, pulmonary metastases originating in other primary tumours and rare tumours such as cancer of the thymus, mesothelioma, pleura, etc. ...
Join the Department of Nursing at the Institute! Always seeking new colleagues The Jules Bordet Institute is a hospital on a human scale where everybody has the opportunity to make a difference while developing his or her skills in a high-tech, welcoming and stimulating working environment. An ...
Rare tumours “The Institut Jules Bordet has long been recognised for its treatment of rare tumours” Dr Christiane Jungels, Oncologist How we treat rare tumours Rare tumours account for around a quarter of the cancers treated at the Institut Jules Bordet. These cancers require very particular and multidisciplinary treatment. A tumour is described as rare when it affects fewer than 6 people in 100,000. It may appear in an organ or in tissue that is only very rarely affected by cancer (eg: the salivary glands, the penis, etc), or may be situated in an organ where cancer is relatively common but show cell characteristics that are different from those usually observed. ...
Penile Cancers - Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles-HUB Notre spécialité est à la fois médicale et chirurgicale. Outre la mise au point diagnostique et les traitements, nous nous occupons aussi des éventuelles complications. La plupart de nos suivis s’inscrivent donc dans le moyen et long terme. Prof. Thierry Roumeguère, Urologue Comment nous traitons les cancers du pénis ...
Laboratory of Oncology and Experimental Surgery (LOCE) Description The Laboratory of Oncology and Experimental Surgery (LOCE) is a laboratory at the Institut Bordet recognised by the ULB Faculty of Medicine. It specialises in research into malignant melanoma and pigment cells in general. It combines fundamental research with preclinical and translational research. The LOCE has a self-contained...
Urological and male genital cancers We combine surgical expertise and innovative therapies to treat cancers of the urinary system and male reproductive organs. Medical excellence and human accompaniment guide our team every day in providing our patients with the very best care Prof. Thierry Roumeguère and Dr Alexandre Peltier, Director of the H.U.B Department of Urology and Director of the H.U.B Associated Department of Urology How we treat male urological and genital cancers Urogenital cancers are tumours that develop in the urinary or genital system ...
Research Since its foundation, the Institut Jules Bordet has always strived to understand the cellular mechanisms involved in cancer and to improve cancer treatments. By collaborating closely with healthcare professionals and doctors from all fields of medicine, researchers at the Institut Bordet are able to offer patients the latest innovations derived from scientific research. «The projects carried out by researchers at the Institut Bordet are exceptional in their cross-disciplinary nature and inventiveness. Driving healthcare forward and exploring all possible research avenues – this is the approach we take at the Institut Bordet. » Martine Piccart Research Director How research helps to move cancer treatment forward At the Institut Jules Bordet, research is both clinical and translational. It is a highly organised activity mobilising and involving numerous health professionals, as well as patients. ...
Information Management Unit (UGI) Our role The Information Management Unit (UGI) provides support to the clinical departments and management of the Institut Bordet.The UGI carries out 4 particular missions: An epidemiology mission – by developing, managing and operating the hospital Cancer Register and by incorporating into it data from multidisciplinary oncological consultations. In so doing ...
Emergency cancer care Our role The mission of oncological emergencies at the Institut Jules Bordet is to care for patients consulting for a medical emergency relating to their cancerous disease or its treatment. After being examined in the emergency room, possibly followed by a number of additional examinations, the patient will either be allowed to return home with the appropriate treatment ...
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Intensive care unit Our role The mission of the Intensive Oncological Care Unit at the Institut Jules Bordet is: Care for severe complications of cancer and of its treatments; complications of a nature to be life threatening, Surveillance of patients suffering from cancer who are undergoing treatment that poses a risk, such as surgery or heavy medical treatment. The unit, which provides i...
Pharmacy Our rol The Jules Bordet Institute’s pharmacy fulfils a number of roles: Supplying the care units with medicines and medical devices while ensuring that the professional and legal standards for the use of pharmaceutical products are respected. The production of sterile preparations of anti-cancer treatment for injection while guaranteeing their quality and safety. Supplying out...
Advice and wellness nursing A well-being interlude along the care pathway Our role Nurses specialized in advice and wellness nursing at the Jules Bordet Institute seek to conserve and improve the body image and well-being of patients with cancer or having had cancer. This support is aimed at the well-being of patients. It is provided in cooperation with other Institute actors...
Radical prostatectomy Let's explore this theme together Dr Thierry Quackels Urologist In few words A radical prostatectomy is a surgical intervention that involves removing the enti...
Clinical Trials Center (CTC) - Promotion operation support (CTSU) Our role Promotion means operations support to clinical studies sponsorship activities.CTC is a support service, taking into account aspects of commercial and academic clinical research, with the mission of providing professional assistance to clinical research by centralizing and harmonizing the administrative, operational (eg:...
Contractual support for promotion and investigation (Clinical Trials Center - CTC) Our role Investigation means contract support to clinical studies sponsorship and participating site...
Focal therapy using focal ultrasound (HiFU) Explorons ensemble cette thématique Dr Ksenija Limani Urologist In few words Focal therapy for prostate cancer is an innovative treatment app...
External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) Let's explore this subject together Drs François-Xavier Otte and Nicolas Jullian, Radiotherapists In few words EBRT, External Beam Radiation ...
Treatment by brachytherapy Let's explore this subject together Dr Alexandre Peltier Urologist In few words Low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy is an internal radiotherapy method used ...