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Leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen cancer care in Belgium: a policy brief from the Belgian Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan Mirror Group

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming health care, especially oncology, by enhancing early cancer detection and screening, diagnosis, treatment, patient monitoring, and research. Despite strong research activity, AI adoption in clinical practice in Belgium remains limited due to resource constraints, regulatory complexity, and fragmented governance. Belgium should act decisively now to ensure that it does not miss the opportunity to lead in responsible and effective AI integration in health care. Building on the European Union's AI Continent Action Plan, now is the time to define a coordinated national strategy, one that can turn AI's potential into real benefits for patients and health care systems across the country.

Source: ESMO Real World Data and Digital Oncology

DOI: 10.1016/j.esmorw.2026.100780

Authors: E. Cauët, R. Saesen, M. Van Den Bulcke

Institution: Sciensano (Belgium)

Language: English

Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education

Subfield: Health Informatics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,170