Quality of life after breast cancer

General

Pink Ribbon ’s Patient Days Pink Ribbon morning events designed specifically for patients, offering a warm, informative, and connecting experience. They provide a valuable opportunity to receive accessible and practical information and to gain a better understanding of life with and after the disease.

But above all, these are moments of connection and sharing. Talking with people who are going through or have gone through the same experience brings a sense of recognition, support, and the feeling that you’re not alone. At Pink Ribbon , we Pink Ribbon time and again just how important this connection is for people affected by breast cancer.

Of course, there’s also time for informal moments, such as chatting over coffee or tea and enjoying a pleasant lunch.

We would like to thank our loyal partners of the Patient Days: Daiichi Sankyo, Novartis, and Bayer.

Information about the upcoming patient days this fall in Liège and Hasselt will be shared here soon. Below, you can get a glimpse of how the previous event went.

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Previous issue

On June 6, our Dutch-language patient information day took place in Antwerp, and on June 13, our French-language patient information day took place in Namur.

The focus was on quality of life during and after breast cancer: coping with short- and long-term side effects, such as fatigue, hair loss, gastrointestinal problems, and joint pain. These topics were complemented by Pink Stories: powerful, honest, and hopeful testimonials, courtesy of Gilead.

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Location‍

Antwerp, Provincial Government Building: Kon. Elisabethlei 22, 2018 Antwerp
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Date

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Program

9:30 a.m.: Welcome

10:00 a.m.: Introduction and presentation

• Opening Remarks by Dr. Marleen Finoulst, Pink Ribbon
• Video Testimony - Els Muyldermans
• "Quality of Life During and After Breast Cancer" - Dr. Sofie De Vuysere (radiologist, breast cancer survivor, and yoga instructor for breast cancer patients)

• Chair Yoga
• Q&A
• Video Testimony - Sofie Guns

12:00 p.m.: Presentation

• "Nutritional Advice After Breast Cancer: Gastrointestinal Symptoms" - Dietitian Christel Kuppers

12:45 p.m.: Lunch

• A selection of healthy sandwiches (meat, fish, vegetarian, and vegan options) served with soup and drinks

2:00 PM: Discussions among peers on the topic

2:45 p.m.: End of the day

• Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments by Dr. Marleen Finoulst, Pink Ribbon