We are a patient association created with the aim of spreading information about BRCA+ genetic mutations, raising awareness, supporting each other, and creating spaces for the exchange of experiences and stories.
We are a network of patients and healthcare professionals with one mission: to inform, raise awareness, support, and connect.
Our mission
INFORMATION & AWARENESS RAISING
We provide information and raise awareness about genetic predispositions to cancer
SUPPORT
We provide practical and psychosocial support to people at high risk of cancer, and promote the exchange of experiences
ADVOCACY
We advocate for better care for people at high risk of cancer and for the recognition of their rights and needs
Read the Statute of BRCA Network ASBL
Our core values
HEALTH CARE EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY
We are committed to creating a fair and just healthcare system where everyone has the information and opportunity to access the best medical treatments, care and services.
DIVERSITY &
INCLUSION
We celebrate diversity & respect and value individuals of all ages, colours, ethnicities, nationalities, faiths & beliefs, cultures, abilities, socio-economic and education levels, sexual orientation and gender.
COLLABORATION & EMPOWERMENT
We are committed to ongoing collaboration across Belgium and beyond & are committed to empowering patients to be aware of their rights and responsibilities and to be involved in the management of their condition.
Our activities
INFORMATION & SENSIBILISATION
- Campagnes d’information
- Réunions publiques et séances d’information avec les centres nationaux de prévention, les organismes d’assurance maladie et d’autres infrastructures s’occupant de BRCA+
- Collecte de données sur BRCA+ en Belgique
- Soutien à la recherche scientifique sur le BRCA+
SOUTIEN
- Comité Scientifique
- Helpline
- Création de guides pratiques et de brochures d’information
- Réseau de BRCA+ buddies
- Séances d’information médecins-patient(e)s
ÉCHANGE
- Forum de soutien en ligne
- Réseau de BRCA+ buddies
- Témoignages
- Activités récréatives
BRCA+ Network asbl
