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The Leuven Cancer Institute (LKI) has officially been recognized as a 'Comprehensive Cancer Centre' (CCC) by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI). As only the second center in Belgium to receive this prestigious accreditation, the LKI has been acknowledged for its excellence in oncology care, groundbreaking research, and high-quality training.

Since early November UZ Leuven has been recycling CO₂ absorber canisters after use in the operating room. This way the hospital prevents 1,500 kilograms of soda lime and 180 kilograms of plastic from ending up in the incinerator every year. A partner company processes the plastic into raw material for new products and the breathing lime into agricultural soil improver.

Last week UZ Leuven used the brand new RAD-technique to irradiate a patient with breast cancer. RAD combines the advantages of two existing radiation techniques. This further protects the healthy tissue surrounding the tumour and reduces the treatment time.

39th International Wintersymposium

39th International Wintersymposium