Breast centre

In the breast centre of Sint-Trudo Hospital, patients with breast disorders and their families can go for diagnosis, treatment, follow-up treatment, psychosocial guidance, information provision and rehabilitation.

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What can we help you with?

The treatment of breast cancer is a multidisciplinary matter. Doctors and other healthcare providers from different disciplines are jointly responsible for treatment: gynecology, surgery, radiotherapy (radiation), medical oncology (chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy). The medical-technical services are responsible for the precise diagnosis of breast tumors. By centralizing the treatment process in the breast centre, we can guarantee smooth cooperation of all these services. In this way, we also make it easier for you as a patient. 

In a weekly meeting, the various specialists consult on diagnosis, treatment and possible follow-up treatment for patients with both benign and malignant breast tumors. This shortens the time span between examinations, diagnosis and treatment. This benefits the patient's recovery. 

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The breast nurse is the confidant of patients with a breast tumor. Together with the medical and nursing team, she is responsible for providing informative and emotional support from diagnosis to post-treatment.

The breast nurse accompanies the patient (and family) from the beginning, including during hospitalization, both before and after the procedure. She explains the surgery and its possible physical and psychological consequences. Even after discharge from the hospital you can contact her with all your questions, doubts and concerns. Even if you just need a listening ear. Are you eligible for follow-up treatment? Then the breast nurse offers psychological support and provides more information about the treatment and possible side effects.

Breast centre coordinator

dr. Christa Eerdekens

dr. Christa Eerdekens

gynaecologist

Doctors

dr. Sigrun Delvaux

dr. Sigrun Delvaux

anatomical pathologist
dr. Elien Dewaele

dr. Elien Dewaele

oncologist
dr. Thomas Lauwers

dr. Thomas Lauwers

plastic surgeon
dr. Annelies Rappaport

dr. Annelies Rappaport

radiologist
Dr. David Strybol

dr. David Strybol

anatomical pathologist
dr. Geert Vandenbosch

dr. Geert Vandenbosch

radiologist
dr. Elke Van Mieghem

dr. Elke Van Mieghem

oncologist
dr. Stefaan Verhamme

dr. Stefaan Verhamme

radiologist
dr. Jolanda Verheezen

dr. Jolanda Verheezen

oncologist
dr. Nicholas Wilssens

dr. Nicholas Wilssens

plastic surgeon

Guidance team

Caroline Knapen oncocoach

Caroline Knapen

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Carine Scheys oncocoach

Carine Scheys

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Hilde Severijns psycholoog

Hilde Severijns

psychologist