Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Vitaz Hospital in Sint-Niklaas, led by Dr. Ines Deleu, has provided cancer care since 1999. The oncology department offers tours to educate the community on treatments like immunotherapy and targeted therapy, showcasing facilities and patient support services.
The oncology department at Vitaz Hospital has been caring for cancer patients for nearly 30 years. They now offer guided tours to help people understand their treatment methods and new technologies. These tours explain the department’s history and showcase advanced treatments like targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Visitors can learn about the patient journey, including diagnosis, teamwork in care, and support services for patients and their families.
How can Vitaz Hospital’s oncology tours enhance understanding of cancer care?
Visitors can explore the oncology unit and facilities like chemotherapy rooms and consultation areas. The tours end with a Q&A session where attendees can ask questions to doctors and nurses. Vitaz Hospital aims to help people understand cancer treatment better, create a supportive environment for those affected by cancer, and promote awareness in the community.
Visitors learn about the treatment process for cancer patients during the tours. Dr. Ines Deleu explains that in Belgium, the most common cancers are breast, skin, colon, lung, and prostate cancer. Attendees can choose which type of cancer they want to hear about. The tours showcase the techniques and treatment options, including new therapies like vaccination and immunotherapy. A new feature in the oncology department is the AYA room, which is designed for young adults. Dr. Deleu highlights that this group has different needs, and in this room, they can receive their children, play video games, or work at a desk.
Visitors Ilse and Johan talk about their experience with cancer. “This is a special chance,” they say. They share how cancer has affected their family and why it’s important to learn about treatment. “Like many others, our family has faced cancer,” they explain from Sint-Niklaas. “We wanted to see how oncology works in person. It’s amazing to see what they can do here, especially the careful robot it impressed us.”
