The team Medical day hospital (oncology)
Contact information
St-Elisabeth site
- Secretariat of the oncology unit → 02-614 20 17
- Medical day hospital → 02-614 29 17
St-Michel site
- Secretariat of the oncology unit → 02-614 37 26
- Medical day hospital → 02-614 37 26
- Nurse Medical day hospital → 02-614 36 44
THE TEAM
The treatment time may be conducive to discussion with the care team and the doctor.
The care team is composed of:
- the oncologists/haematologists
- a group of specialised nurse
However, other staff also contribute to your care. You can meet them by simple request:
the cancer care coordinator
You will meet her during a consultation with your doctor. She will visit you during your treatment on the first day.
- St-Elisabeth site
- Christine Bracké (FR-NL-EN) - 02-614 90 16
- Barbara Van den Abeele (FR-NL-EN) - 02-614 37 31
- St-Michel site
- Christine De Coster (FR-EN) - 02-614 20 84
- Katryn Iglesias (FR-EN) - 02-614 20 78
the breast and gynaecologic care nurse
She provides support for patients with breast cancer. He/she is your contact person for the entire duration of your treatment, from the outset. You may make an appointment with him/her to discuss your illness and treatment.
- St-Michel site
- Janique Steurs (FR-EN) - 02-614 20 77
- St-Elisabeth site
- Sofie Van Driessche (NL-FR-EN) - 0475-41 05 32
the secretary of the medical day hospital
He/she welcomes you and directs you to your room. He/she prepares and informs you about your next appointment and/or assessment.
the dietician
He/she can advise you on your diet and adjust it to any side effects that may arise from your treatment.
- St-Elisabeth site
- Stéphanie Legrand (FR) - 02-614 44 00
- St-Michel site
- Noélie Dominicy (FR, EN, ES) - 02-614 44 00
the psychologist
He/she can assist you in overcoming the distress caused by the diagnosis of your disease and any difficulties caused by the treatment. This service is also provided for your family/children.
- St-Elisabeth site
- Nina Aala Amdjadi (FR-EN) - 02-614 24 67
- Anne-Sophie De Biseau (FR-NL-EN) - 02-614 24 67
- St-Michel site
- Sophie Massart (FR-EN) - 02-614 38 09
- Alexandra Meert (FR-EN) - 02-614 24 68
the social worker
He/she assists you in finding solutions that are adapted to your personal, family-related or financial problems. The social service acts as a liaison between the patient and the various members of the care team both inside and outside the hospital.
- St-Elisabeth site
- Alexandra Taschetta (FR-NL)
- St-Michel site
- Özge Kirpik (FR)
the aesthetician
He/she can provide you with spa treatments during the courses of chemotherapy: relaxing massages, manicures, facials. He/she can, if necessary, put you in contact with a wigmaker who will be able to assist you (wig, hat, etc.).
- St-Elisabeth site
- Isaline Van Britsom (FR-EN) - 02-614 24 68
- Isaline Van Britsom (FR-EN) - 02-614 24 68
- St-Michel site
- Patricia Keyaerts (FR-NL-EN) - 02-614 34 67
the oncology care manager
He/she coordinates the treatment plan and the care team in order to optimise the patient's stay within the institution.
- Multisites
- Bram Mombers-Schepers (NL-FR) - Psychologist/Cancer Plan Executor
the sex therapist (St-Elisabeth site)
He/she answers your questions regarding the impact of your cancer and treatment on your sex life. A sex therapist does not only deal with what is physically possible (during and after treatment), but also how you and your partner feel and how you are managing the changes.
tobacco addiction specialist
He/she can, if you wish to, support you in your efforts to stop smoking.
the sleep therapist
He/she can, thanks to cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, advise you on how to improve the quality of your sleep.
The volunteers
They will visit you in your room/on the ward to offer you a drink or have a friendly chat with you.
All these people are at your disposal. If you wish to meet them, it can be arranged for the day of your treatment or if you make an appointment depending on your availability.
Last update: 22/02/2023