Symposium
A fresh look at care for cancer and chronic illness
A fresh look at care for cancer and chronic illness
On Friday 24 April 2026, Plus 4 Health Care VZW invited you to a day full of insights, stories and practical inspiration. Doctors, therapists, patients and family members discovered how integrative care makes a difference. From photobiomodulation to art therapy, from scientific insights to personal testimony.
The day was set to music by Jean-Bosco Safari, whose songs brought calm and connection between the talks.
Programme
8:30
Welcome coffee in the entrance hall
9:00
Welcome and introduction
Dr Bart Devos, Surgeon and Integrative Physician, AZ Zeno, Knokke
Dr Bart Devos, Surgeon and Integrative Physician, AZ Zeno, Knokke
9:15
The added value of integrative oncology (ENG)
Dr Marion Debus, Oncologist and Integrative Physician,
Anthroposophic Hospital Arlesheim, Switzerland
Anthroposophic Hospital Arlesheim, Switzerland
10:15
Vivre pleinement avec le cancer: mon parcours intégratif « choisi » vers le bien-être (FR)
Testimony by Dr Dominique Ambros, Physician, expert by experience as a cancer patient, and volunteer in cancer support, France
11:00
Break + visit to the stands
11:30
Photobiomodulation (FR)
Dr Jean-Philippe Wagner, Oncologist and Integrative Physician, France
12:30
Lunch buffet in the entrance hall + visit to the stands
13:45
Phytotherapeutic and integrative nutritional support for oncology patients (NL)
Dr Geert Verhelst, Integrative Physician and Author
15:15
Presentation of complementary therapies:
Acupuncture (NL) by Ann Groosman
Art therapy (NL) by Lore Verhaeghe
Integrative nutrition (NL) by Frauke A. Depauw PhD
Sleep disorders in oncology (NL) by Alana Boone
Art therapy (NL) by Lore Verhaeghe
Integrative nutrition (NL) by Frauke A. Depauw PhD
Sleep disorders in oncology (NL) by Alana Boone
16:30
End
Practical details
Fee: €75, lunch included
Date: Friday 24 April 2026, from 9 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: AZ Zeno, De Bolle auditorium
Please note: limited number of places
