Information about breast cancer

Chemotherapy can now be done at home

Patients receiving chemotherapy may choose, after two courses of hospitalization, to continue chemotherapy at home starting with the third course. Provided that the treating physician and the general practitioner agree. Home treatment is coordinated by the hospital and has been reimbursed since July 1, 2023.

Chemotherapy is usually administered in a day hospital. How often you should receive chemo, and how long the administration takes, depends on the type of cancer, the purpose of the treatment (sometimes chemo is given before surgery) and how your body responds to the medication. In most cases, you will be in the hospital for several hours per chemotherapy session. It is also recommended that you arrange transportation so that someone can take you home should you not feel well.

When you have to receive a whole series of courses of treatment, there is some hassle involved. This is why for many patients it is a relief when a care team from the hospital comes to their home for chemotherapy. Since July 1, 2023, a reimbursement has been provided for this purpose that makes such home treatment possible. There are no additional costs involved. However, there are some conditions: for example, the first two treatments must always take place in the hospital. And the home treatment must take place in consultation with the specialist, general practitioner and patient. Home does not necessarily have to be a private residence. It can also be a care facility, such as a residential care center or an institution for people with disabilities. By the way, as a patient, you do not have to take advantage of this new option, should you still prefer to go to the hospital.

Learn more here: https://vandenbroucke.belgium.be/nl/vanaf-1-juli-kan-een-antibioticakuur-chemotherapie-ook-bij-je-thuis

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Pink Ribbon calls for more 'Embraces'

To mark International Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Pink Ribbon today launched its new annual campaign. Central to this was the announcement of the results of a new, large-scale study into the experiences and needs of people close to a breast cancer patient. This together with the launch of the new pink ribbon, which bears the creative signature of (former) breast cancer patients and their loved ones.
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Breast cancer impacts sex life

The majority of women with breast cancer or a history of breast cancer report that the disease and/or treatment has an impact on their sex life. This is according to a survey conducted by Pink Ribbon.
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A wig for hair loss

The majority of breast cancer patients who require chemotherapy experience hair loss. Women are often informed about this side effect in advance by their doctors so that they can prepare themselves and possibly get a wig fitted.

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