Quality of life after breast cancer

General

Pink Ribbon ’s Patient Days are events specifically designed for people affected by breast cancer. They are warm, informative, and bring people together, offering a space to obtain reliable and practical information, share experiences, and meet other patients.

In this new edition, we look ahead. Under the theme “Breast Cancer Care: What Does the Future Hold?,” we explore how patients can take an active role in their own care journey, both today and tomorrow.

How can you become a full partner in your treatment? What role do nutrition and managing fatigue play? And how can patients work with their healthcare providers to develop the best possible care plan?

In addition to expert information, there is also plenty of opportunity for personal stories and socializing. Through the Pink Stories, made possible by Gilead, patients share their experiences. During breaks and lunch, there is time to talk with fellow patients.

Because at Pink Ribbon , we see time and time again just how valuable recognition, support, and connection are to people affected by breast cancer.

With thanks to our loyal partners of the Patient Days: Bayer, MSD, Gilead , Novartis, and Daiichi Sankyo.

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New Patient Days

This fall, Pink Ribbon is organizing two new Patient Days:

French-Language Patient Day - Saturday, November 28, 2026
Liège – exact location to be announced

Dutch-Language Patient Day - Saturday, December 5, 2026,
, Hasselt – exact location to be announced

Program

9:30 a.m. – Welcome

A warm welcome with coffee and time to get to know each other.

10:00 a.m. – Introduction to “
” Welcome by Dr. Marleen Finoulst, Pink Ribbon / Ilse De Schrijver

10:10 a.m. – Pink Stories
: Personal video testimonials, made possible by Gilead

10:30 a.m. – Keynote
: How Can You Become an Active Partner in Your Own Breast Cancer Care?
Dr. Mitchell Silva, PhD – founder of PatientCentrics

11:30 a.m. – Q&A session

11:55 a.m. – Break

12:00 p.m. – Pink Stories
: Personal Video Testimonials

12:15 p.m. – Lunch

Time to have lunch together, share experiences, and meet other participants.

1:30 p.m. – Workshop: Coping with Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer and its treatment. During this practical workshop, you’ll gain a better understanding of fatigue and learn practical strategies for managing it more effectively in your daily life.

• Liège: Laurent Moor - CHU Liège
• Hasselt: Anti-Cancer Fund

3:00 p.m. – End of “
” Closing remarks by Dr. Marleen Finoulst, Pink Ribbon / Ilse De Schrijver

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Previous issue

During the previous Patient Days in Antwerp and Namur, the focus was on quality of life during and after breast cancer.

Among other things, we discussed short- and long-term side effects, such as fatigue, hair loss, gastrointestinal problems, and joint pain. Experts shared practical information and advice, and through the Pink Stories, patients shared powerful, honest, and hopeful testimonials.

There was also time for exercise, nutrition advice, and, above all, plenty of opportunities to connect with others in similar situations.