Gynaecological Cancers Fund – GYPON

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Gynaecological cancers – cancer of the ovaries, cervix, uterus, vagina or labia – affect over 3,500 women in Belgium every year.  GYPON, or the Gynaecological Pelvic Oncology Network at Ghent University, supports and promotes scientific research that makes a real difference to the treatment, prognosis and quality of life of these women.

A donation to the Gynaecological Cancers Fund – GYPON?

Your donation to the Gynaecological Cancers Fund contributes to research that helps improve the survival rates and quality of life of patients with gynaecological tumours. Every contribution helps us take groundbreaking steps in the fight against gynaecological cancers. Together, we can bring more hope and a better future. 

Join us. Support the research and make a difference!

With a donation of €50, we can grow a tumour sample in our laboratory. A donation of €200 funds the testing of treatments, such as chemotherapy or immunotherapy, on such a tumour sample.

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Your donation to the Gynaecological Cancers Fund is also welcome via bank account number BE26 3900 9658 0329, with the reference ‘Gynaecological Cancers Fund-GYPON’ or ‘GE_1405’. Your donation is tax-deductible from €

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History

The Gynaecological Cancers Fund – GYPON was established in 2025 at Ghent University by Prof. Katrien Vandecasteele, Prof. Philippe Tummers and Prof. Hannelore Denys, together with two external founders. Just as the treatment and follow-up of gynaecological cancers is a multidisciplinary process, this fund brings together researchers from various disciplines, including radiotherapy, gynaecology and medical oncology.

This fund was established thanks to the proceeds from a conference organised by a patient.

Objective

The objective of the Fund is to provide financial support for research into gynaecological cancers and related public outreach. This includes research into:

• Faster and more accurate diagnosis. Detecting tumours more quickly and reliably increases the chances of successful treatment.
• Innovative treatments through the support of clinical trials testing new, promising treatments.
• Less toxic treatments to minimise therapeutic side effects and the strain on the body.
• Personalised care thanks to biomarkers. By detecting specific bodily substances or signals that indicate which treatment is most suitable for the individual patient.
• Better support for patients during and after treatment, across all areas of life.

Want to know more about the research?

• Prof. Dr Hannelore Denys
• Prof. Dr Katrien Vandecasteele
• Prof. Dr Philippe Tummers
• Friends of GYPON (Dutch website)
• Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

What else can I do?

• Include a bequest to the fund in your will
• Organise a fundraising campaign or event in aid of the fund
• Want to set up your own fund?

Contact us

Do you have any questions about this fund or other Ghent University funds? Please contact us and we will be happy to help.

University Fund Ghent
Wim Van der Planken

universiteitsfonds@ugent.be
+32 9 264 33 84