Projects
From individual cancer genes to integrated cancer pathways in childhood cancer. KU Leuven
Bioinformatics for future precision medicine in cancer treatment Ghent University
Bioinformatics precision medicine
Bioinformatics for future precision medicine in cancer treatment
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Implementation of a care pathway for raising adequate, self-management of patients with cancer receiving oral anticancer drugs prescribed Ghent University
Based on the results of two research projects like Leuven and Ghent University commit, in cooperation with '' Come on cancer '' to carry out a project that aims a care pathway for patients with cancer receiving oral anticancer drugs prescribed to implement in five hospitals and a roadmap (including e-learning package) for the implementation of such a pathway, which widely used in hospitals throughout Flanders, compiling. The pathway aims to ...
Beurs Joke Tommelein: Radiotherapy-induced damage to cancer-associated fibroblasts promotes colorectal cancer progression through IGF-1/AKT signaling Ghent University
Each year, cancer of the rectum (or rectum) fixed at about 1500 Flemings. A large number of these patients is treated with chemoradiotherapy (irradiation in combination with chemotherapy) before the tumor is surgically removed. This treatment increases the life expectancy through improved local control. Patients with a fibrotic reaction, however, have a poorer chance of survival than patients with a fibro-inflammatory response. Fibrosis is ...
Targeting the leukemic cancer stam cell in early T-cell precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ETP-ALL) Ghent University
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The perception of self, disease, social relationships and care of patients with testicular cancer Ghent University
With our study we want to investigate to what extent the patients in question dealing with the profound changes in the experiences of their bodies and their (sexual) identity and how their life and (partner) relationship (s) are affected.
The challenges and needs of adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer and their parents: developing recommendations for curative treatment and long-term follow-up in order to mitigate these problems and needs and / or support Ghent University
The purpose of this study is twofold: to identify the specific psychosocial needs of the adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer and their parents and see which approach, psychosocial services and / or interventions a positive long-term treatment during curative treatment and long term follow-up may promote.
Connection between cancer care and the ethno-culturally diverse patient population Ghent University
Previous research has shown that features of the healthcare sector (health care providers and policy) play an important role in connection with the ethno-culturally diverse patient population. This study provides insight into the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of caregivers in oncology in Flanders. Additionally, it is checked on the manner in which the policies for them is of influence.