BJMO - volume 9, issue 2, may 2015
D. Verhoeven MD, PhD, W. Demey MD, I. Biltjes MD, P. Dirix MD, PhD, P. Van Dam MD, PhD, M. Strijbos MD, PhD, C. Langenaeken MD
The 5th International Congress of Breast Disease Centres was held in Antwerp, February 5–7, 2015, following previous versions in Paris. The focus was on multidisciplinary care, quality management, and economic issues. Over fifty key opinion leaders from all over the world (fifteen countries, four continents) discussed different aspects of multidisciplinary breast care. Among the participants were the presidents of professional societies such as EUSOMA, ECCO, ESTRO, NAPBC USA, and the general director of SIS. The next congress will be held in Paris, February 4–6, 2016.
(BELG J MED ONCOL 2015;9(2):77–9)
Read moreBJMO - volume 8, issue 3, july 2014
D. Verhoeven MD, PhD, C. Langenaeken MD, W. Demey MD, S. Meers MD, PhD
The accepted opinion in the oncological community is that patients are better off when treated within the context of a clinical trial. However, based upon a critical analysis of the available literature, there is little unbiased evidence of outcome improvement. Important ethical considerations must be taken into account. Also a lot of problems arise with the regulation of the trials and the administrative burden. Patients must be enrolled in a clinical trial on the basis of improving treatment options for future patients.
(BELG J MED ONCOL 2014;8(3):94–7)
Read moreBJMO - volume 6, issue 4, september 2012
M. Peetermans , N. Struyf , E. Kruithof , V. Duwel , D. Verhoeven MD, PhD, W. Demey MD
We describe the case of a 75 year old woman who was diagnosed with pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma after she presented with subcutaneous nodules on the lower legs compatible with panniculitis. This case illustrates the need for a thorough search for internal disease in case of panniculitis to diagnose potentially life-threatening illness in an early stage. (BELG J MED ONCOL 2012;6:124–128)
Read moreBJMO - volume 6, issue 3, june 2012
D. Verhoeven MD, PhD, T. Feys MBA, MSc
From the 21st till the 24th of March, Vienna formed the spectacular background for the 8th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC). The EBCC was jointly organised by the EORTC, EUSOMA and EUROPA DONNA and welcomed over 3500 participants. This report does not pretend to summarise the entire meeting but aims at discussing the most important take-home messages from the congress. (Belg J Med Oncol 2011;6:106–108)
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