Tue, 03/06/2025 - 14:00 to 18:00
Description
We are excited to announce an upcoming event dedicated to accelerating supportive cancer care in Belgium. The event will present the latest developments in the BeONCOsup initiative, whose first outcome is the development of the Belgian eHandbook for (Hemato-)Oncological Supportive Care. The eHandbook aims to optimise the provision of supportive care to cancer patients and their relatives, through supporting healthcare professionals in finding resources to refer patients to appropriate support.
A Collaborative Effort for a Better Future
Led by Sciensano and funded by RIZIV-INAMI, the BeONCOsup initiative brings together a wide range of stakeholders to drive progress in the field of oncology supportive care. This event will be a key opportunity to share updates, encourage collaboration, and discuss how we can improve supportive care in Belgium.
Event Highlights
- Latest developments in the BeONCOsup initiative.
- Collaborative discussions among healthcare professionals, researchers, and stakeholders.
- Insights into the Belgian eHandbook for (Hemato)-Oncological Supportive Care
Program
14:00 – 14:30 | Registration
14:30 – 14:40 | Welcome and introduction - Christian Léonard (General Director of Sciensano) – Introductory speech
14:40 – 15:20 | Supportive care for cancer patients: An overview of key initiatives and collaborative projects
- Régine Kiasuwa Mbengi (Sciensano) – BE Handbook, EU Projects & BE Network
- Maxim Van den broecke (Sciensano) – SPADIS
- Gabrielle Schittecatte (Sciensano) – Belgian Cancer Inventory
- Hélène Antoine-Poirel, Caroline Piette, Fabienne Van Aelst (Sciensano) – AYA/Pediatric care
15:20 – 15:40 | Belgian Handbook for (Hemato)-Oncological Supportive Care
- Sofie Theys (Sciensano) – State of play and future directions
- Séverine Van Havre (Sciensano) – Professional engagement: psychological care
- Joke De Schepper (Sciensano) – Professional engagement: return to work
15:40 – 16:10 | Coffee break
16:10 – 16:30 | Improving supportive care for cancer patients: Insights from an international expert - Florence Jolly (Centre François Baclesse) – Cancer and Cognition Taskforce (video presentation)
16:30 – 16:50 | Improving supportive care for cancer patients: The Colpach Centre Experience - Joachim Renouprez (Centre de Réhabilitation du château de Colpach) – Activities and approach to post-oncology care
16:50 – 17:35 | Workshop: Strengthening stakeholder involvement
17:35 – 17:50 | Workshop recap: Key insights and opportunities
17:50 – 18:00 | Closing remarks Karin De Ridder (Scientific Director Epidemiology and public health Sciensano)
18:00 | Networking
Registration
We hope to see you there and look forward to your valuable insights and contributions!
