This program focusses on the development, evaluation, and implementation of new leads for treatment strategies and to optimize the quality of life.
Themes
This program is subdivided into the following two research themes
Therapy
This theme studies existing and novel cancer treatments, maximizing the opportunities for cancer patients while minimizing negative impacts of therapy.
Supportive care
Supportive care focuses on development, evaluation and implementation of interventions for cancer patients in order to optimize the patient’s quality of life.
Contingency, Culture & Oncology
CCO focuses on research into how patients with cancer give meaning to their illness during and after treatment.
Research highlights
- Oncokompas, a fully automated behavioral intervention technology to support cancer survivors
- Impact of nationwide enhanced implementation of best practices in pancreatic cancer care (PACAP-1)
- DIPLOMA trial: a clinical study to determine safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive versus open surgery in pancreatic cancer
- Fatigue, fear of recurrence and depression after cancer: personalized treatment