Cliniques universitaires Saint Luc General info Unit Director: Bertrand TOMBAL, Urology Interdisciplinary and Multiprofessional Team Core Team Urologists, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Pathologists, Nurses, Data Managers Non Core Team and Associated Services Imaging specialists, Medical physicists, Radiation technologists, Palliative care service, Clinical psychologists with experience in uro-oncology, professionals authorized to offer regular psychological support, Clinical trial coordinator, Physiotherapist, Sexual therapist or urologist trained in andrological urology or certified andrologist or clinical nurse specialist (supervised by sexual therapist, clinical psychologist or urologist trained in andrological urology) specially trained in using interventions that can minimize post-therapeutic sexual complications and promote rehabilitation, Geriatrician Interdisciplinary and Multiprofessional Case Management: Team Meetings held on a regular basis, Multidisciplinary clinic for newly referred prostate cancer patients Treatments available: Radical prostatectomy, External Radioterapy, Brachytherapy, Hormonal therapy, Chemotherapy Observational programs available: Active Surveillance, W atchful W aiting The Clinique universitaire Saint Luc Prostate Cancer Unit (CUSL/PCU) is part of the King Albert II Cancer Institute. The institute is an essential reference centre in Europe and a leader in French-speaking Belgium. The institute supports all types of cancer in adults and children. We fight against cancer by providing comprehensive and taking human responsibility of the patient. Our quest for excellence is reflected in the three academic areas: clinical care, research and teaching. The Prostate Cancer Unit is a multidisciplinary/multiprogessionnal entity fully devoted to Prostate Cancer diagnosis and treatment. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Because the motto of our unit is treating the cancer without hurting the patient, we also offer a wide array of supportive care and give a great importance to personalised support. This includes physical training, sexual counselling, diet, psychological support. We are equipped with the latest technologies (robot, focal therapy, tomotherapy) and conduct a portfolio of more than 20 clinical trials covering all stages of the disease. Cliniques universitaires Saint Luc Avenue Hippocrate, 10 1200 Brussels, Belgium Phone: +3227641415 Fax: +3227648093 Web-site: http://www.saintluc.be 1/7
Multiprofessional management Interdisciplinary Multiprofessional Team Core Team Urologists Radiation Oncologists Medical Oncologists Pathologists Nurses Data Managers Non Core Team and Associated Services Imaging specialists Medical physicists Radiation technologists Palliative care service Clinical psychologists with experience in uro-oncology professionals authorized to offer regular psychological support Clinical trial coordinator Physiotherapist Sexual therapist or urologist trained in andrological urology or certified andrologist or clinical nurse specialist (supervised by sexual therapist, clinical psychologist or urologist trained in andrological urology) specially trained in using interventions that can minimize post-therapeutic sexual complications and promote rehabilitation Geriatrician Patient advocates or advocacy group members Clinics At least one clinic per week for newly referred prostate cancer patients Discussion of the newly referred cases in the Interdisciplinary and Multiprofessional Team Meeting W ritten information on the disease and possible therapeutic and observational options handed out to patients W ritten information on sperm preservation handed out to patients Clinic for the follow up of patients who undergo treatment at the Prostate Cancer Units Follow up supervised either by one of the Prostate Cancer Unit members responsible for the initial treatment or by professionals formally collaborating with the Prostate Cancer Unit in a network Dedicated clinic for patients with recurrent/advanced prostate cancer Interdisciplinary and Multiprofessional Case Management Interdisciplinary and Multiprofessional Team Meetings are held on a regular basis Cases in which the diagnosis/staging is uncertain are discussed Cases with a diagnosis of cancer to be considered for radical therapy or observational strategies are discussed Cases following surgery on receipt of the pathologic report are discussed Cases in follow up after radical treatment or in observational settings or who have undergone diagnostic investigations for possible symptoms/signs of recurrent or advanced disease are discussed N. cases discussed last year 250 Physicians and health professionals participating in the meetings Urology Radiation Oncology Medical Oncology Pathology Imaging Psychology and Mental Health Specialties Palliative Care Geriatric Care Physiotherapy Sexual Health Counselling Nurse Clinical Trial Manager Data Manager Social worker Patient Secretary Patient advocacy 2/7
features Interdisciplinary and multiprofessional curative and supportive care for patients across their prostate cancer pathways, from newly diagnosed through to advanced disease Evidence-based written guidelines for the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer all stages W ritten protocols for treatment and observation strategies Discussion and sharing of protocols and protocol amendments within the Interdisciplinary and Multiprofessional Team Database for registering clinical information Interdisciplinary and multiprofessional continuous education on all aspects of prostate cancer care for junior staff and students Clinical trials and research W ritten and electronic information sheets for patients Services Urology Prostatectomies performed each year Two or more urologists trained in prostate disease diagnosis and treatment Diagnosis of prostate communicated to the patient in a face to face meeting Patients referred to sexual health counseling, when Diagnosis of prostate communicated to the patient in a face to face meeting 52 Patients referred to rehabilitation programmes, when For urinary incontinence Intensive pelvic floor training Male sling Urethral prosthesis For erectile dysfunction Penile injection therapy PDE-5 inhibitors Penile prosthetic surgery Radiation Therapy Prostatectomies performed each year Two or more specialized radiation oncologists trained in prostate cancer radiotherapy or brachytherapy Two or more radiation technologists primarily dedicated to uro-oncology N. units Simulator Computerized planning system Quality assurance programme Patients referred to rehabilitation programmes, when Patients referred to sexual health counseling, when Patients referred to psychological counseling, when 75 4 Radiotherapy techniques available for prostate cancer External RT 3-D Conformal RT IMRT IGRT Hypofractionated RT Stereotactic RT Brachytherapy High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy 3/7
Medical Oncology Chemotherapy performed each year Two or more medical oncologists or specialists in internal medicine, haematology and oncology trained in the treatment of prostate cancer 55 Pathology One or more pathologists in charge of uropathology, responsible for prostate diseas Quality assurance programme Available equipment Processors Microtomes Staining machines Immunostainers Imaging One or more imaging specialist fully trained and with continuing experience in genito-urinary disease Quality assurance programme Available services Conventional radiology Ultrasound (with the possibility of performing biopsies) Ultrasound (without the possibility of performing biopsies) MRI Multiparametric MRI CT Choline PET-CT Fluorodeoxyglucose PET CT Bone scan Bone density scan 4/7
Contacts Clinical Director Bertrand TOMBAL, Oncological Urology Urology, Chairman bertrand.tombal@uclouvain.be Urology Bertrand TOMBAL Christine REMACLE Chairman, Urology bertrand.tombal@uclouvain.be +3227645540 Oncological Care Coordinator (CMO), Centre du Cancer christine.remacle@uclouvain.be +3227643544 Radiation Therapy Laurette RENARD Chef de Clinique, Radiation Oncology laurette.renard@uclouvain.be +3227654729 Medical Oncology Jean Pascal MACHIELS Chairman, Medical Oncology jean-pascal.machiels@uclouvain.be +3227645457 Pathology Selda Aydin Chef de Clinique, Pathology selda.aydin@uclouvain.be +3227646773 Imaging Sandy Van Niewenhove Chef de Clinique Adjoint, Radiology sandy.vannieuwenhove@uclouvain.be +3227642754 Medical Physics Laurette RENARD Chef de Clinique, Radiotherapy laurette.renard@uclouvain.be +3227644729 Palliative Care Marianne DESMEDT Chef de Clinique, Unité de Soins Palliatif marianne.desmedt@uclouvain.be +3227642558 Supportive Care Marianne DESMEDT Chef de Clinique, Oncology marianne.desmedt@uclouvain.be 3227642558 Psychology Julie Degee Onco-psychologist, Pyschology julie.degee@uclouvain.be Physiotherapy 5/7
Yves Castille Physiotherapist, Physical Therapy yves.castille@uclouvain.be +3227641641 Sexual Health Counselling Reinier OPSOMER Vice-Chairman, Urology reinier.opsomer@uclouvain.be +3227641419 Geriatric Care Frank Cornelis Chef de Clinique Adjoint, Medical Oncology frank.cornels@uclouvain.be +3227646048 6/7
W here we are Cliniques universitaires Saint Luc Avenue Hippocrate, 10 1200 Brussels, Belgium Phone: +3227641415 Fax: +3227648093 Web-site: http://www.saintluc.be 7/7