Information about breast cancer

What does a breast nurse do?

In a breast clinic, the breast nurse is the central guide through the entire journey of each patient with breast cancer. A breast clinic is a well-functioning network of experts, including doctors, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists, dieticians, social workers..., who work together in a multidisciplinary way around breast conditions and breast cancer in particular.

Patients with a suspected breast lesion can visit a breast clinic the very day after learning the bad news, with both a doctor and, as soon as possible, a breast nurse. In five days, the necessary tests are performed to gain insight into the tumor, and the breast nurse follows up with them throughout the process. Breast nurses provide explanations for what the doctors communicate, so that the patient has a good understanding of where he or she stands. This information is always given on paper so that people can read it again at home. Throughout the treatment plan, the breast nurse remains the patient's point of contact. Even when patients are recovering from the procedure at home.

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Treatments
Breast Clinic

Heilig Hart Hospital Lier launches 'Outpourings,' a podcast for and with breast cancer patients

Heilig Hart Hospital Lier is launching a podcast created with and for (former) breast cancer patients. Under the title "Outpourings," radio host Ann Reymen talks to 6 ladies who have had breast cancer in the recent past or not. Through this podcast, the hospital hopes to provide a forum for all the experiential issues surrounding breast cancer and thus offer support to those who are dealing with it.
Treatments
Chemotherapy
Treatment

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.
Treatments
Chemotherapy
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Own immune cells make chemotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer sometimes unnecessary

In 1 out of 4 triple-negative breast cancers detected at an early stage, post-treatment with chemotherapy is not necessary. These women have such a strong immune system that the risk of relapse is very small even without chemo.
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