In September, let's talk about blood diseases
Hematology experts from the H.U.B. are on hand to talk to patients about various blood diseases. Discover our program.
Blood diseases still little known to the general public
Every year thousands of people are diagnosed with a blood cancer, while the general public often remains unaware of the different forms these cancers can take. In September, during Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we put the spotlight on these diseases to promote increased understanding and support for persons affected.
Blood diseases awareness: program at H.U.B.
To increase public awareness of blood cancers, the H.U.B.’s Department of Haematology is organising a number of events throughout the month of September:
- On Friday 6, 13 and 20 September: Join us on for seminars dedicated to patients and their families. An opportunity to talk to haematology experts and to better understand the implications of blood cancers.
- On 18 September: a giant red blood cell will be displayed in the lobby of the Jules Bordet Institute. Come and discover this interactive and educational installation and gain a better understanding of how red blood cells work and the vital role they play in our body.
- From 9 to 30 September: the "Blood for 100" exhibition which highlights diversity and the importance of giving blood for treating patients with blood diseases and for helping achieve progress in research. Discover the exhibition at the Erasmus Hospital between 19 and 25 September and then between 25 and 30 September at the Jules Bordet Institute. A project organised in cooperation with the Red Cross and Abbvie.
- On 29 September, teams from the Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital (HUDERF) will be taking part in the “Run to Kick”, a solidarity race organized in Brussels to support research into pediatric cancer. The event will bring together thousands of participants, including HUDERF's “Wakili” team of doctors, nurses, psychologists and other healthcare professionals. By running, the “Wakili” team aims not only to support its young patients, but also to raise public awareness of the importance of pediatric cancer research.
Expertise in Haematology at H.U.B
Our mission is to provide specialised and personalised care for each patient. To discover our specialities and our care units in:
- General Haematology (Erasme), click here.
- Haemato-Oncology (Jules Bordet Institute), click here.
- paediatric haemato-oncology (HUDERF), click here.
If you do not yet have a precise diagnosis you can make an appointment with general haematology after which you will be directed to one of our experts