Belgian Cancer Centre (Sciensano)
@becancercentre.bsky.social
From implementing new technologies to evaluating national initiatives, we work within @sciensano.bsky.social to improve the fight against cancer in Belgium.
On #WorldCancerDay, we are reminded that behind every cancer statistic is a person.
At the @sciensano.be Cancer Centre, we support evidence-based, people-centred cancer policies across the entire cancer journey, from prevention and screening to survivorship, for all ages.
At the @sciensano.be Cancer Centre, we support evidence-based, people-centred cancer policies across the entire cancer journey, from prevention and screening to survivorship, for all ages.
February 4, 2026 at 4:39 PM
On #WorldCancerDay, we are reminded that behind every cancer statistic is a person.
At the @sciensano.be Cancer Centre, we support evidence-based, people-centred cancer policies across the entire cancer journey, from prevention and screening to survivorship, for all ages.
At the @sciensano.be Cancer Centre, we support evidence-based, people-centred cancer policies across the entire cancer journey, from prevention and screening to survivorship, for all ages.
🇧🇪🇪🇺 Belgium’s role in the EU Mission on Cancer in practice.
The next Belgian EBCP Mirror Group plenary meeting will bring policy, research, data and patient engagement together with @ec.europa.eu and major EU projects. Joint us!
👉 Info & registration: www.beatingcancer.be/next-plenary...
The next Belgian EBCP Mirror Group plenary meeting will bring policy, research, data and patient engagement together with @ec.europa.eu and major EU projects. Joint us!
👉 Info & registration: www.beatingcancer.be/next-plenary...
January 21, 2026 at 8:33 PM
🇧🇪🇪🇺 Belgium’s role in the EU Mission on Cancer in practice.
The next Belgian EBCP Mirror Group plenary meeting will bring policy, research, data and patient engagement together with @ec.europa.eu and major EU projects. Joint us!
👉 Info & registration: www.beatingcancer.be/next-plenary...
The next Belgian EBCP Mirror Group plenary meeting will bring policy, research, data and patient engagement together with @ec.europa.eu and major EU projects. Joint us!
👉 Info & registration: www.beatingcancer.be/next-plenary...
In the name of @sciensano.be, we wish you a very merry Christmas, happy and restful holidays, and a healthy New Year! ✨
December 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In the name of @sciensano.be, we wish you a very merry Christmas, happy and restful holidays, and a healthy New Year! ✨
🔴 The next plenary session of the Belgian EBCP mirror group will take place online!
💡 We will have a foresight workshop exploring how #AI and #GenAI can improve the management of knowledge and evidence from the #EUCancerPlan.
ℹ️ www.beatingcancer.be/next-plenary...
💡 We will have a foresight workshop exploring how #AI and #GenAI can improve the management of knowledge and evidence from the #EUCancerPlan.
ℹ️ www.beatingcancer.be/next-plenary...
December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🔴 The next plenary session of the Belgian EBCP mirror group will take place online!
💡 We will have a foresight workshop exploring how #AI and #GenAI can improve the management of knowledge and evidence from the #EUCancerPlan.
ℹ️ www.beatingcancer.be/next-plenary...
💡 We will have a foresight workshop exploring how #AI and #GenAI can improve the management of knowledge and evidence from the #EUCancerPlan.
ℹ️ www.beatingcancer.be/next-plenary...
We were glad to join the kick-off of SPARC project in Madrid, to present JA PCM, the new Joint Action on Personalised Cancer Medicine coordinated by @sciensano.be.
🤝 Both #EU4Health actions will work in parallel on #PersonalisedCancerMedicine, to support aligned guidance across Europe.
🤝 Both #EU4Health actions will work in parallel on #PersonalisedCancerMedicine, to support aligned guidance across Europe.
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We were glad to join the kick-off of SPARC project in Madrid, to present JA PCM, the new Joint Action on Personalised Cancer Medicine coordinated by @sciensano.be.
🤝 Both #EU4Health actions will work in parallel on #PersonalisedCancerMedicine, to support aligned guidance across Europe.
🤝 Both #EU4Health actions will work in parallel on #PersonalisedCancerMedicine, to support aligned guidance across Europe.
📅 Save the date: the Belgian EBCP Mirror Group meets in person on 19 Dec, 13:00–17:00 at @sciensano.be.
Two key sessions:
• Mission on Cancer project pitches + panel discussion
• Foresight workshop on AI for knowledge management
👉 Register here: surveys.sciensano.be/index.php/67...
Two key sessions:
• Mission on Cancer project pitches + panel discussion
• Foresight workshop on AI for knowledge management
👉 Register here: surveys.sciensano.be/index.php/67...
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
📅 Save the date: the Belgian EBCP Mirror Group meets in person on 19 Dec, 13:00–17:00 at @sciensano.be.
Two key sessions:
• Mission on Cancer project pitches + panel discussion
• Foresight workshop on AI for knowledge management
👉 Register here: surveys.sciensano.be/index.php/67...
Two key sessions:
• Mission on Cancer project pitches + panel discussion
• Foresight workshop on AI for knowledge management
👉 Register here: surveys.sciensano.be/index.php/67...
The next day, our team took part in “Health in Europe: Joint Actions, Joint Future” in Odense. We contributed to exchanges on sustainability and cooperation across Joint Actions, including @ecanplus.bsky.social Plus, JA-ORION and JAPreventNCD. #EU4Health
ℹ️ Learn more: preventncd.eu/newsroom/new...
ℹ️ Learn more: preventncd.eu/newsroom/new...
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The next day, our team took part in “Health in Europe: Joint Actions, Joint Future” in Odense. We contributed to exchanges on sustainability and cooperation across Joint Actions, including @ecanplus.bsky.social Plus, JA-ORION and JAPreventNCD. #EU4Health
ℹ️ Learn more: preventncd.eu/newsroom/new...
ℹ️ Learn more: preventncd.eu/newsroom/new...
ℹ️ Learn more about the Belgian Cancer Inventory here: www.sciensano.be/en/projects/...
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
ℹ️ Learn more about the Belgian Cancer Inventory here: www.sciensano.be/en/projects/...
🇩🇰 Late October, our team joined the workshop “From Joint Actions to Policy” in Vejle, Denmark, organised by the Joint Action PreventNCD.
We discussed turning project outputs into policy-relevant inputs, and presented how policy briefs support the Belgian Cancer Inventory monitoring framework.
We discussed turning project outputs into policy-relevant inputs, and presented how policy briefs support the Belgian Cancer Inventory monitoring framework.
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🇩🇰 Late October, our team joined the workshop “From Joint Actions to Policy” in Vejle, Denmark, organised by the Joint Action PreventNCD.
We discussed turning project outputs into policy-relevant inputs, and presented how policy briefs support the Belgian Cancer Inventory monitoring framework.
We discussed turning project outputs into policy-relevant inputs, and presented how policy briefs support the Belgian Cancer Inventory monitoring framework.
Chloë Mbarushimana and Robbe Saesen presented a poster about the Joint Action eCAN+, led by @sciensano.be, with the aim to boost #telemedicine in #cancer care in Europe.
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Chloë Mbarushimana and Robbe Saesen presented a poster about the Joint Action eCAN+, led by @sciensano.be, with the aim to boost #telemedicine in #cancer care in Europe.
Gabrielle Schittecatte took part in a session about the Joint action PreventNCD, highlighting the importance of sustainable implementation of public health actions. She emphasised how accountability is a key concept to apply for lasting knowledge translation.
More about PreventNCD: preventncd.eu
More about PreventNCD: preventncd.eu
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Gabrielle Schittecatte took part in a session about the Joint action PreventNCD, highlighting the importance of sustainable implementation of public health actions. She emphasised how accountability is a key concept to apply for lasting knowledge translation.
More about PreventNCD: preventncd.eu
More about PreventNCD: preventncd.eu
In this session, Marc presented lessons from the Joint Action PreventNCD in terms of personalised prevention, and how risk stratification, by combining genetic, behavioural, and socio-economic factors enables targeted, equitable interventions.
📄 Read our paper to learn more! doi.org/10.1177/1403...
📄 Read our paper to learn more! doi.org/10.1177/1403...
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
In this session, Marc presented lessons from the Joint Action PreventNCD in terms of personalised prevention, and how risk stratification, by combining genetic, behavioural, and socio-economic factors enables targeted, equitable interventions.
📄 Read our paper to learn more! doi.org/10.1177/1403...
📄 Read our paper to learn more! doi.org/10.1177/1403...
Our head of service Marc Van den Bulcke participated in the roundtable on the Personalised Prevention Roadmap, organised by PROPHET. Personalised prevention - tailoring interventions to individual risk profiles- is key, as it can delay disease onset and reduce healthcare burdens.
ℹ️ prophetproject.eu
ℹ️ prophetproject.eu
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Our head of service Marc Van den Bulcke participated in the roundtable on the Personalised Prevention Roadmap, organised by PROPHET. Personalised prevention - tailoring interventions to individual risk profiles- is key, as it can delay disease onset and reduce healthcare burdens.
ℹ️ prophetproject.eu
ℹ️ prophetproject.eu
In this session, our colleague Robbe Saesen presented the framework of the Joint Action Orion, aiming to make available an analysis of the national cancer care control situation in Member States, including the state of play of implementation of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan.
ℹ️ www.idika.gr/JAorion/
ℹ️ www.idika.gr/JAorion/
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
In this session, our colleague Robbe Saesen presented the framework of the Joint Action Orion, aiming to make available an analysis of the national cancer care control situation in Member States, including the state of play of implementation of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan.
ℹ️ www.idika.gr/JAorion/
ℹ️ www.idika.gr/JAorion/
Marie Delnord co-chaired a roundtable on "Advancing Cancer Control: Cross-Country Learning and EU Action," exploring how EU countries are implementing Europe's Beating Cancer Plan. Discussion focused on monitoring progress, patient involvement, and reducing disparities in cancer care. 1/2 #EPH2025
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Marie Delnord co-chaired a roundtable on "Advancing Cancer Control: Cross-Country Learning and EU Action," exploring how EU countries are implementing Europe's Beating Cancer Plan. Discussion focused on monitoring progress, patient involvement, and reducing disparities in cancer care. 1/2 #EPH2025
Jinane Ghattas chaired the "Enhancing your Elevator Pitch" workshop, helping researchers distil their finding into actionable messages for policy makers.
💬 "A good elevator pitch isn't just about the science, it's about connecting with policymaker's priorities." @charlottemar.bsky.social
💬 "A good elevator pitch isn't just about the science, it's about connecting with policymaker's priorities." @charlottemar.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Jinane Ghattas chaired the "Enhancing your Elevator Pitch" workshop, helping researchers distil their finding into actionable messages for policy makers.
💬 "A good elevator pitch isn't just about the science, it's about connecting with policymaker's priorities." @charlottemar.bsky.social
💬 "A good elevator pitch isn't just about the science, it's about connecting with policymaker's priorities." @charlottemar.bsky.social
Jinane Ghattas, Marie Delnord & Gabrielle Schittecatte led the preconference "Policy Toolbox for Effective Policy Engagement", helping researchers to turn evidence into actionable policy, a crucial task for tackling complex #publichealth challenges, from #cancer to health inequalities. #EPH2025
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Jinane Ghattas, Marie Delnord & Gabrielle Schittecatte led the preconference "Policy Toolbox for Effective Policy Engagement", helping researchers to turn evidence into actionable policy, a crucial task for tackling complex #publichealth challenges, from #cancer to health inequalities. #EPH2025
🇫🇮 @sciensano.be's Cancer centre at #EPH2025! This week, our colleagues are in Helsinki for the 18th European Public Health Conference. From policy engagement to EU-wide cancer strategies and personalised prevention, here is a glimpse of their impactful contribution to the conference! ⬇️🧵
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🇫🇮 @sciensano.be's Cancer centre at #EPH2025! This week, our colleagues are in Helsinki for the 18th European Public Health Conference. From policy engagement to EU-wide cancer strategies and personalised prevention, here is a glimpse of their impactful contribution to the conference! ⬇️🧵
Belgium was also represented by Xavier Geets from the Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc who presented the Belgian Cancer Research Alliance BeCRA coordinated by Sciensano.
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Belgium was also represented by Xavier Geets from the Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc who presented the Belgian Cancer Research Alliance BeCRA coordinated by Sciensano.
The Joint Action eCAN Plus strengthens digital infrastructure in European cancer centres, enabling better data management, interoperability, and tools to improve prevention, early detection, and patient care throughout the cancer continuum.
Learn more: ecanja.eu
Learn more: ecanja.eu
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The Joint Action eCAN Plus strengthens digital infrastructure in European cancer centres, enabling better data management, interoperability, and tools to improve prevention, early detection, and patient care throughout the cancer continuum.
Learn more: ecanja.eu
Learn more: ecanja.eu
OncNGS PCP focuses on developing affordable, high-quality Next Generation Sequencing solutions for cancer patients, using a pre-commercial procurement to advance innovation in precision diagnostics across Europe.
Learn more: www.oncngs.eu
Learn more: www.oncngs.eu
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
OncNGS PCP focuses on developing affordable, high-quality Next Generation Sequencing solutions for cancer patients, using a pre-commercial procurement to advance innovation in precision diagnostics across Europe.
Learn more: www.oncngs.eu
Learn more: www.oncngs.eu
The Joint Action on Personalised Cancer Medicine (JA PCM), which officially started this month, aims to make personalised oncology care more accessible across Europe by standardising approaches, sharing best practices, and supporting clinicians and patients.
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The Joint Action on Personalised Cancer Medicine (JA PCM), which officially started this month, aims to make personalised oncology care more accessible across Europe by standardising approaches, sharing best practices, and supporting clinicians and patients.
The Cancer Centre’s Supportive Care Unit presented its work on developing survivorship programmes within EUnetCCC — helping Comprehensive Cancer Centres across Europe better address the long-term needs of cancer survivors.
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The Cancer Centre’s Supportive Care Unit presented its work on developing survivorship programmes within EUnetCCC — helping Comprehensive Cancer Centres across Europe better address the long-term needs of cancer survivors.
Our head of service Marc Van den Bulcke chaired the EUnetCCC Policy Board and contributed to key sessions on data, collaboration, and sustainability — highlighting the need to align EU cancer initiatives, strengthen data use, and ensure long-term network viability.
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Our head of service Marc Van den Bulcke chaired the EUnetCCC Policy Board and contributed to key sessions on data, collaboration, and sustainability — highlighting the need to align EU cancer initiatives, strengthen data use, and ensure long-term network viability.
Last week, the EUnetCCC Annual Meeting & official launch of the EU Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres took place in Paris — a key milestone for Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, advancing equitable and high-quality cancer care across Europe. #EUCancerPlan 🧵1/9
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Last week, the EUnetCCC Annual Meeting & official launch of the EU Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres took place in Paris — a key milestone for Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, advancing equitable and high-quality cancer care across Europe. #EUCancerPlan 🧵1/9