Patient Day

Quality of life after breast cancer

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Patient Day

    Good news: our Patient Days are back on the schedule!

    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.

    This year, the focus is on quality of life during and after breast cancer. We’ll take a closer look at how to cope with short- and long-term side effects, such as fatigue, hair loss, gastrointestinal issues, and joint pain. These topics are complemented by Pink Stories: powerful, honest, and inspiring testimonials, courtesy of Gilead.

    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 Patient Days: Daiichi Sankyo and Novartis.

    You can sign up here.

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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 PM: 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
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