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Research

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. ...

Psycho-oncology

Psycho-oncology clinic Our role The objectives of the Psycho-Oncology Clinic of the Institut Jules Bordet are: the psychological and psychiatric management of the patients and/or those close to them, the development of clinical research projects, healthcare-provider/patient communication training and psycho-oncology training in general. The common objective of the psychiatrists, psychologists,...

Jules Bordet Institute

The Institut Jules Bordet A pioneering centre in Belgium’s fight against cancer “The Institut Jules Bordet is an integrated, multidisciplinary centre, unique in Belgium and which enjoys an international reputation. The hospital is devoted entirely to patients affected by cancer. For more than 75 years, our teams have been offering patients leading-edge diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in the prevention, screening and active treatment of all types of cancer. The Institut Bordet also carries out important research activities which every year lead to major discoveries, as well as providing high-level, specialised university training.” Our missions   THE INSTITUTE IN FIGURES ...

Second opinion

Requesting a second opinion “Seeking a second opinion is a patient’s right.”    Dr Dominique de Valeriola, Medical Oncology, Day Hospital Second opinion Every year, many patients request a second opinion from the multidisciplinary team of the Institut Jules Bordet. ...

Clinical trials

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Novel Treatment Unit

Novel Treatment Unit Our rol The Novel Treatment Unit welcomes patients who are participating in clinical trials conducted by the Clinical Trial Conduct Unit. These trials are carried out with patients from the Institute or from other institutions with the aim of developing new cancer treatment and offering them innovative treatment approaches.  A multidisciplinary team of investigating doctor...

Objective 20 KM

Objective 20 KM The project 25 patients at the Jules Bordet Institute accompanied by care staff will be taking up the challenge and competing in the Brussels 20 km. Who said that cancer and sport are incompatible? Certainly not us! This project is a part of the survivorship programme. The post-cancer period is one that brings new questions at the medical, psychological, personal and even prof...

Digital pathology

Digital pathology At the Anatomical Pathology Department of the Jules Bordet Institute expert pathologists are increasingly turning to digital pathology, a truly essential "e-health" tool for analysing tumours and the tumour microenvironment. What is digital pathology? ...

Radiation protection department

Radiation protection department - RPD Our team Composition Head of Radiation protection departmentYimo Wadje MarieRPO EffectiveMoschidis ThéoRPO Radiotherapy...

dietetics

Dietetics department Our role The role of the Dietetics Department is to ensure that the patient remains in good nutritional condition throughout the course of treatment by ensuring an optimal diet in terms of quality and quantity.  Our aim is also to increase patient awareness to avoid any involuntary weight loss (or in some cases weight gain) and to avoid restrictive or non-validated diets....

Dietetics FAQ

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...

New Bordet - image bank

Image bank of the new Jules Bordet Institute Please note that these images are the work of professional photographers and are subject to copyrightFor an enlargement, click on the images.Good visit !  2021 canceropole (1)   © Marc Detiffe (detiffe.com) ...

Medical Physics

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...

Facturation FAQ

Question about an invoice ? Do you have a question about the content of the invoice received?Before contacting our services we suggest you consult the “FAQ” section that lists the most frequently asked questions followed by the clear and precise answers given by the Invoicing Department. I have received an invoice but I paid for the consultation on the spot ...

Access old bordet

Accessibility and contact Institut Jules Bordet How to get there Address Institut Jules Bordet: 121-125,  boulevard de Waterloo – 1000 Brussels   Phone number +32 (0)2 541 31 11 ...

Our social networks

Our social networks Join us on our  social networks for all our latest news and to exchange and share!    Facebook Subscribe to our Facebook page for news of day-to-day life at the Jules Bordet Institute, including major events: ...

20km - supporter

Supporters of Impulsion by Bordet Do you want to support our Impulsion by Bordet team and run the Brussels 20 km with them?  Register now and help to develop post-cancer support at the Institute Registration costs 70 euros and includes the race bib that allows you to run in the 20 km, a T-shirt in the team colours and a donation that will be used to develop post-cancer support at the Institute...

Cookie policy

Cookies policy What is a cookie? A cookie is a small data file that can be placed on your computer when you visit websites. Cookies can be placed and/or read when you consult a website or mobile application for example or when you install or use a software programme, irrespective of the terminal you are using: computer, smartphone, digital tablet or video game console connected to the Internet...

Lung and thorax cancers

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. ...