Find out more about nutrition and cancer Cancer is one of the world's most widespread diseases In addition to genetic causes, many environmental factors can increase the risk of developing a cancer. These include diet that can play an important role in preventing cancer, during cancer treatment and after cancer.There are many recommendations on diet and cancer, often very divergent and so...
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Medical Physics Our role Medical physicists are involved with the application of medical physics principles and techniques for prevention, treatment and diagnosis of cancer and the protection of the patients, staff and members of the public from ionizing and non-ionizing radiation hazards (More information).At Institut Jules Bordet, the organizational structure of the Medical Physics Departmen...
Radiotherapy research unit Description The radiotherapy research at the Bordet Institute focuses on the treatment of diverse tumor types, on several levels: preclinical, translational, clinical and technological. The radiotherapy department disposes of a dedicated preclinical research lab that leads research in cellular and animal models, to study radiobiology, the immune effects of radiothera...
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Occupational therapy Our rol The occupational therapists at the Jules Bordet Institute accompany patients with reduced independence. They assist them in readapting to their daily and social life through practical everyday activities while taking into account individual potential and the constraints of the environment. Occupational therapists work in multidisciplinary teams and on the basis of...
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Organigram of the Jules Bordet Institute Organigram Management The Board of Directors of the University Hospital of Brussels (H.U.B.), a grouping of the Jules Bordet Institute, the Era...
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Become a volunteer at the Institut Jules Bordet Voluntary work is the free and non-remunerated commitment of persons who act for others or in the collective interest in a framework outside of assistance to family and friends. Voluntary work is not exercised by the same person and for the same organisation in the framework of an employment contract, a service contract or a statutory appointment. Voluntary work at the Jules Bordet Institute We are seeking voluntary workers for various activities, including reception and orientation. If you have some free time and the desire to actively support patients and staff at the Jules Bordet Institute then please contact the coordinator at our voluntary workers secretariat for further information on current n...
Breast cancers “Our patients receive support at every level, including psychological support” Dr Martine Piccart, Medical Oncologist and Scientific Director Virtual clinic Discover in ...
Blood cell cancers « Advances in research and treatment while supporting and listening to the patient: the keys to recovery and quality of life » Prof Nathalie Meuleman and Prof Virginie De Wilde HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT and Head associated OF HAEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY at the Institut Jules Bordet How we treat blood cell cancers The Institut Jules Bordet treats all haematological cancers, ie blood cell and lymphatic cancers. ...
Head and neck cancers « Providing comprehensive care for the patient is important for our multidisciplinary team but equally important is providing it without delay ... » Delphine Talmon, Oncological Care Coordinating Nurse (ICSO) How we treat ENT cancers of the head and neck Head and neck cancers include all tumours that develop in the upper aerodigestive tract and ENT (ear, nose and throat) system: tongue, cheek, palate, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, larynx, pharynx, etc. ...
Colorectal cancers Our activities cover screening, diagnosis, assessment, treatment and follow up in regard to these tumours. Our speciality is the intersection of gastroenterology, medical oncology (treatment of cancers by systemic route and drug administration) and digestive surgery, departments with which we cooperate closely. Prof. Jean-Luc Van Laethem, Digestive Oncology, Head Clinic How we treat cancers of the colon or rectum Colorectal cancers are among the most common forms of cancer. Significant advances have been made in improving the way they are treated. Treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach. ...
Thyroid cancers “The therapeutic strategy depends largely on the risk of persistence or recurrence of the disease.” Dr Giuseppe Costante, Endocrinologist and Head of Thyroid Cancer at the EURACAN Project. How we treat thyroid cancers The Institut Jules Bordet treats all types of thyroid cancer. The great majority can be cured but require correct assessment of the risk of recurrence and follow-up care for life. ...
Gynaecological cancers How we treat gynaecological cancers The term gynaecological cancer covers cancers of the endometrium, the ovaries, the cervix, the vulva and the vagina. These intimate cancers require multidisciplinary, personalised care and treatment. Diagnosis – examinations required ...
Bone and soft tissue cancers How we treat bone and soft tissue cancers The medical team at the Institut Jules Bordet treats tumours that appear in the soft tissue (muscles, fat, nerves, blood vessels, etc), primary bone cancer in children (in close collaboration with HUDERF – the Hôpital Universitaire des Enfants Reine Fabiola) and in adults as well as bone metastases. ...
Liver cancers “A surgeon never takes the decision to operate on their own. The management of hepatic tumours is always multidisciplinary.” Dr Vincent Donckier, Hepatobiliary surgeon and head of surgery, Institut Bordet. How we treat liver cancers There are 2 types of hepatic cancer: primary liver cancer and hepatic metastases originating from other primary tumours. Surgery is the major treatment for these cancers but it is limited by the need to conserve sufficient functional liver tissue. Other therapies may be combined with surgery. ...