Where is research into and the fight against cancer in 2022? “It is evolving into a disease that is easily treatable in the long run”

The environment of a solid tumor is simulated in a low-oxygen research tank. From left to right: Evelien Smits, Christophe Deben, Filip Lardon and An Wouters. — © Jan Van der Perre

Antwerp –

Last summer, several famous faces died of cancer. Actress Olivia Newton-John lost a 30-year battle with breast cancer. VUB Honorary Rector Caroline Pauwels died of stomach and esophagus cancer, and renowned scientist Jean-Jacques Cassiman was also unable to win the battle against lung cancer. This makes the disease more visible again, but how far is science today in understanding and treating it?

David Van Turnhout

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