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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Veerle's husband had breast cancer
Breast cancer in men is a rare disease. It sits in a shadowy corner and Joachim and I both do our best to get that out. "It can be tough to have to explain yet again to the pharmacist that yes, that hormone treatment is really for your husband and not for you."
Understanding explanations can be life-saving
A good, understandable explanation from your health care provider helps determine whether you follow your breast cancer treatment well. That's according to a large-scale survey of American breast cancer patients. Women who do not know what to expect are less likely to take their medication as prescribed.
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.
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