Articles

Global perspectives and challenges of breast cancer care in Europe

BJMO - volume 19, issue 4, june 2025

D. Verhoeven MD, PhD, F. Neckebroeck MD, B. Dullens MD, W. Demey MD, K. Sandelin MD, PhD, A. Jager MD, PhD

SUMMARY

Breast cancer care is a costly health issue in Europe where efficacy depends on early detection and equitable access to treatment options. Yet, inequities persist and must be addressed. With a better strategy we could do more with less, providing value-based cancer care with a focus on patient-centred research.

(BELG J MED ONCOL 2025;19(4): 151–156)

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Difficulties in diagnosis and treatment of a rare malignancy, malignant peritoneal mesothelioma

BJMO - volume 13, issue 6, october 2019

B. Dullens MD, C. Bourgain MD, PhD, W. Ceelen MD, PhD, W. Wynendaele MD, PhD

SUMMARY

This article describes two cases of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM), which highlights the diversity of the disease and the diagnostic pitfalls. The risk factors, symptoms, molecular pathogenesis and the daily clinical relevance are discussed.

(BELG J MED ONCOL 2019;13(6): 251–254)

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