Prevention remains necessary

Gynaecologist-oncologist at LUMC Jogchum Beltman: "In some regions, people have little or no access to healthcare. 85% of global cases take place there. The disease claims many lives there, because in many areas there is no possibility of radiation, chemotherapy or surgery. This while this cancer is preventable. Jogchum Beltman and Marlieke de Fouw, both employed by LUMC and affiliated with the Female Cancer Foundation, are working with local partners and UMCG on a new research project.