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28 juli 2025
Cancer diagnoses
The Dutch Cancer Atlas displays for each 3-digit postcode area whether the cancer diagnosis rate in that area is higher than, equal to, or lower than the Dutch average rate. The underlying analysis takes into account population size, age and gender. It is essential to understand that the estimates in the atlas provide information about the average cancer diagnosis rate among all individuals in a 3-digit postcode area compared to the Dutch average. The atlas does not provide information about the cancer risk of individuals in that area. Each 3-digit postcode area is home to various people with different characteristics, lifestyles and habits. If the atlas shows that the cancer diagnosis rate in an area is higher than the Dutch average, it means that, on average, more people in that area have been diagnosed with some type of cancer. It does not imply that the risk of cancer is elevated for every individual in that area. The risks per individual will vary. lees verder
28 juli 2025
For the Dutch Cancer Atlas, the Netherlands is divided into so-called 3-digit postcode areas, which means areas are created based on the first three digits in their postcodes. As an example: the 3-digit postcode for the postcode 1234AB is 123. For each area, it was estimated whether the cancer diagnosis rate is higher than, equal to, or lower than expected based on the Dutch average. This calculation takes into account population size, age and gender. The atlas contains 887 3-digit postcode areas.
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Geographical areas
For the Dutch Cancer Atlas, the Netherlands is divided into so-called 3-digit postcode areas, which means areas are created based on the first three digits in their postcodes. As an example: the 3-digit postcode for the postcode 1234AB is 123. For each area, it was estimated whether the cancer diagnosis rate is higher than, equal to, or lower than expected based on the Dutch average. This calculation takes into account population size, age and gender. The atlas contains 887 3-digit postcode areas.
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28 juli 2025
Purpose of the Dutch Cancer Atlas
The purpose of the Dutch Cancer Atlas is to show the geographical variation of a wide range of cancer types to a broad audience and, where possible, provide correct interpretation and explanation of the shown geographical patterns. The atlas aims to provide healthcare organizations, researchers, and policymakers (such as government agencies, universities and public health services) with a better understanding of any geographical differences in cancer diagnosis rates and their potential causes. This understanding can lead to further research into the causes of these differences and the implementation of (preventive) measures to reduce the differences and consequently decrease the impact of cancer. lees verder
22 juli 2025
Dutch Cancer Atlas
The Dutch Cancer Atlas is an interactive digital map that shows the regional impact of cancer in the Netherlands. The atlas shows geographical patterns of cancer diagnoses, based on where people lived at the time of their diagnosis. These patterns are shown for the 24 most common types of cancer in the Netherlands and for all invasive cancer types together. lees verderIKNL.StaticContent
22 juli 2025
Research
IKNL distinguishes the following research domains. The Netherlands Cancer Registry offers many opportunities for clinical and epidemiological research. In addition, together with Tilburg University, IKNL established the PROFILES registry (Patient Reported Outcomes Following Initial treatment and Long term Evaluation of Survivorship), that combines population-based cancer registry data with patient-reported outcomes. Patients can be monitored, also after treatment has ended, based on information they provide through questionnaires, leading to valuable insights into the long term consequences of cancer.
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18 juli 2025
Wie maken er gebruik van de kanker.nl Appstore, het e-healthplatform van kanker.nl? Onderzoekers van IKNL en andere partners hebben dit voor het eerst onderzocht. De resultaten, gepubliceerd in het Journal of Cancer Survivorship, geven belangrijke inzichten in de gebruikersgroep én de uitdagingen rond implementatie van digitale zelfzorg.
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Onderzoek naar gebruikers Appstore: jong, vrouw, hoogopgeleid en met forse klachtenlast
Wie maken er gebruik van de kanker.nl Appstore, het e-healthplatform van kanker.nl? Onderzoekers van IKNL en andere partners hebben dit voor het eerst onderzocht. De resultaten, gepubliceerd in het Journal of Cancer Survivorship, geven belangrijke inzichten in de gebruikersgroep én de uitdagingen rond implementatie van digitale zelfzorg.
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18 juli 2025
Tweesporenbeleid voor tijdige inzet van palliatieve zorg in hemato-oncologie: kansen en barrières in beeld
Patiënten met hematologische maligniteiten krijgen minder specialistische palliatieve zorg dan patiënten met solide maligniteiten, ondanks hun vergelijkbare symptoomlast. Dat blijkt uit een kwalitatieve interviewstudie onder zestien zorgverleners uit Nederlandse ziekenhuizen, uitgevoerd door IKNL in samenwerking met UMC Utrecht, LUMC en Amsterdam UMC.
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