News

Global survey reveals needs and future vision of population-based cancer registries
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Belgian Cancer Registry (BCR) publishes new figures: 20 years of cancer statistics in Belgium now available
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Better survival after rectal cancer surgery in hospitals with more experience
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Concentration of care bears fruit: better outcomes after pancreatic and oesophageal surgery
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First nationwide study in Belgium evaluating the care pathways of patients with glioma: the quality of care is good, but there is room for improvement
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AYA publication
Belgian Cancer Registry (BCR) makes first comprehensive report on cancer in adolescents and young adults in Belgium.
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BCR wishes you a happy 2025!
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Belgian Cancer Registry (BCR) releases latest data on cancer diagnoses for 2022 and incidence estimates for 2023
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What will you find on our website? Explore the different sections of our website to learn more about our organisation!
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Belgian Cancer Registry (BCR) publiceert eerste studie over tumoren van de hersenen en het centrale zenuwstelsel bij volwassenen: Inzichten in diagnose, gedrag en overlevingskansen
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In numbers

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300
PUBLICATIONS
77,000
DIAGNOSES PER YEAR in BELGIUM
35%
OF MEN (0-74 years) GET CANCER
81%
are 60 years or older
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29%
of women (0-74 years) GET CANCER
70%
are 60 years or older

Correct data and numbers are crucial, but we must not forget that they represent people.

Marc Van Den Bulcke Director of Cancer Center Sciensano

Interactions with colleagues at Belgian Cancer Registry (BCR) are always smooth and pleasant. Moreover, their analyses really go into depth, providing interesting and useful knowledge exchanges.

Birgit Gielen Director of Intermutualist Agency