Cancer Center (Kankercentrum UZ Gent)
Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent) has a specialized Cancer Centre (in Dutch: Kankercentrum UZ Gent) and is one of Belgium’s largest academic medical centers that treats common cancers as well as complex and rare cancers. It plays a pivotal role in the prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up of cancer. Kankercentrum UZ Gent is dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer care by combining cutting-edge research, advanced clinical services and psychosocial support with a strong commitment to health care and patient education.
Kankercentrum UZ Gent is pioneering interdisciplinary cure and care pathways in which the multidisciplinary team and the patient are the leading actors. Each patient is supported by a dedicated team that includes doctors, nurses, nurse assistants and specialists, dietitians, psychologists, and social workers. Cancer patients and their families receive exceptional care and personalized support tailored to their unique needs. In addition, community care services are part of the pathway to make certain that cancer patients receive continuous comprehensive care and support outside the professional care infrastructure
Kankercentrum UZ Gent collaborates closely with multiple scientific and community stakeholders to advance cancer research and improve patient outcomes. It plays a significant role in advancing fundamental, translational, clinical, nursing and psychosocial research, recognizing that cancer care extends beyond just addressing the physical aspects of the disease. For the cancer research aspects, Kankercentrum UZ gent closely interacts and partners with CRIG, to make sure scientific progress translates into innovative and improved care for the patients.