Team
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You will have contact with a very diverse team of care providers. By working close together and in consultation with the various care providers involved, we strive to provide continuous follow-up care, customised to each individual patient.
The medical team is only one part of the multidisciplinary Oncology Team at the Maria Middelares General Hospital. A group of experienced nurses, oncology coaches, psychologists, pharmacists, secretariat staff, dietitians, Pastoral Care Service, social workers and the Palliative Support Team work together closely with the physicians.
Physicians
Depending on the type of tumour, the ICG works together with the physicians from various disciplines. An overview of the physicians involved, organised by discipline, is provided here:
- Cervical and ovarian cancer
- Breast cancer
- Blood and bone marrow cancer
- Brain cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Skin cancer
- Lung cancer
- Stomach and intestinal cancer
- Medical-Technical Services
- Medical Oncology
- Prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
The ICG Core Team consists of eight physicians. Our surgical specialists have extensive expertise and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and adhere to the most up-to-date international guidelines. Together with a network of paramedical specialists, they offer patient-oriented treatments.
Admitted physicians
The 'admitted physician-specialist' is not a permanent staff member at Maria Middelares General Hospital, but works on the basis of his or her expertise with the hospital to carry out specific treatments and procedures.
Assistant physician specialist
Lieselot Croes graduated from the University of Antwerp with a Master’s Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences in 2012. She then completed her doctorate research in Medical Sciences (Oncology/Epigenetics). For her thesis titled ‘GSDME, from Tumour Suppressor Gene to Biomarker‘, she received the highest academic degree (PhD) in 2019 from the Antwerp Doctoral School (University of Antwerp). Since January 2020, she has worked at Maria Middelares General Hospital as an assistant physician specialist, where she supports Dr Vulsteke in scientific questions during consultations. In addition, since May 2020, she has given scientific guidance for the Clinical Study Department for Medical Oncology.
Assistant physician specialist
Lieselot Croes graduated from the University of Antwerp with a Master’s Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences in 2012. She then completed her doctorate research in Medical Sciences (Oncology/Epigenetics). For her thesis titled ‘GSDME, from Tumour Suppressor Gene to Biomarker‘, she received the highest academic degree (PhD) in 2019 from the Antwerp Doctoral School (University of Antwerp). Since January 2020, she has worked at Maria Middelares General Hospital as an assistant physician specialist, where she supports Dr Vulsteke in scientific questions during consultations. In addition, since May 2020, she has given scientific guidance for the Clinical Study Department for Medical Oncology.
ICG secretariat
The secretariat is the first point of contact for the department that supports the physicians with administrative matters and schedules all required appointments for the patients at the day hospital and the Medical Oncology - Haematology Outpatients Clinic. The secretariat is open from Monday through Thursday, from 8am - 6pm, and on Friday from 8am - 4.30pm.
ICG secretariat
The secretariat is the first point of contact for the department that supports the physicians with administrative matters and books all required appointments for the patients at the day hospital and the Medical Oncology - Haematology Outpatients Clinic. The secretariat is open from Monday through Thursday, 8am - 6pm, and on Friday 8am - 4.30pm.
Nursing Day Hospital
The Oncology Day Hospital of Maria Middelares General Hospital is under the leadership of head nurse Stijn Watson. More information is available at this link Oncology and Therapy Day Hospital
Nursing Day Hospital
Most oncology treatment is administered on an outpatient basis. Our hospital has an Oncology and Therapy Day Hospital for this purpose.
Oncology Care Ward
The Admissions Department for oncology consists of a team of experienced nurses who are ready to provide you with professional and high-quality care that is customised to the patient. Essentially all nurses complete additional continuing education and have a special professional title as ‘nurse specialist in oncology’. The Oncology Ward is under the leadership of head nurse Valerie Dierick. More information on the Oncology Ward page.
Oncology Care Ward
The Admissions Department for oncology consists of a team of experienced nurses who are ready to provide you with professional and high-quality care that is customised to the patient.
Psychosocial Support Team
Our support team offers you psychosocial support in all aspects of your care. Conversations and counselling can take place both during and after treatment and are free of charge. Several disciplines work together:
- the oncology coach
- the oncology psychologist
- the oncology dietitian
- the Pastoral Care Service
- Social Services
- the Palliative Care Support Team
You can always rely on our staff: for diagnosis, later on during treatment or after completing the treatment process. The various disciplines of the support team work together in a complementary way to provide individual support. More information and applicable contact information is given by patient support
Psychosocial Support Team
Our support team offers you psychosocial support in all aspects of your care. Conversations and counselling can take place both during and after treatment and are free of charge. Several disciplines work together:
- the oncology coach
- the oncology psychologist
- the oncology dietitian
- the Pastoral Care Service
- Social Services
- the Palliative Care Support Team
You can always rely on our staff: for diagnosis, later on during treatment or after completing the treatment process. The various disciplines of the support team work together in a complementary way to provide individual support. More information and applicable contact information is given by patient support
Study Coordinators
The study coordinators expand the scientific activities from the various medical departments. It involves industry-led as well as academic research studies. An overview of the research study team and the ongoing studies are given under Clinical studies
Study Coordinators
The study coordinators expand the scientific activities from the various medical departments. It involves industry-led as well as academic research studies. An overview of the research study team and the ongoing studies are given under Clinical studies