2024-09-30 22:00:00
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In the laboratories of the de Duve institute, at UCLouvain, researcher Sophie Lucas is working on cancer immunotherapy approaches: “They have given quite spectacular results over the last ten years. »
Research costs money
Our small country has no reason to be ashamed of the quality of its cancer research. It is even at the origin of the scientific bases which allowed the development of new approaches in immunotherapy in the treatment of this disease.
However, these still require improvements to make them more effective and less toxic for the patient. And in order to carry out their work, scientists like Sophie need funds. “For researchers, that means more people that we can finance in our laboratories. And therefore also more young researchers, who may have new ideas, extremely interesting development proposals, which in the long term could have positive consequences for patients. »
Watch Sophie’s testimony (video) here:
Support cancer research during your hairdresser visit
The thank you cut campaign, launched by the Cancer Foundation, is taking place throughout the month of October at a hairdresser near you! During your hairdresser appointment, you make a donation which goes directly to the Cancer Foundation. To make one, nothing could be simpler: scan a QR code in the living room and choose the amount you want to donate. So you can also take action and make a difference in the fight against cancer! If you would like to donate now, you can do so via this link. Thank you in advance, because every euro counts.
The Cancer Foundation
The Cancer Foundation is an independent national organization that has played a leading role in the fight against cancer in Belgium for 100 years. In addition to prevention and screening, it also supports people with cancer and their loved ones. Its main mission is to finance cancer research.
Source: Cancer Foundation press release
Last updated: October 2024
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