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 & ADVOCACY
We raise awareness about hereditary cancer related to a BRCA+ genetic mutation and advocate for the needs of BRCA+ carriers living in Belgium
SUPPORT
We support BRCA+ carriers on a practical and psycho-social level
EXCHANGE
We promote the exchange of experiences among BRCA+ carriers living in Belgium
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
