For the designer, Doctor Westerlinck, “theThe Cancer Risk Calculator allows each user to receive a personalized assessment of their general cancer risk as well as specific risks for 56 types of cancer, including 18 subtypes. Thanks to the analysis of nearly 790 risk factors from the scientific literature, “the application provides estimates on lifetime risk as well as over 10, 20 and 30 year periods”he adds.
More and more Belgians are having a recurrence of this cancer: “It is essential that people know their skin and check the signs of change.”
In addition to estimating the risk of developing cancer, the application also integrates the probability of death for each type of cancer, thus providing a comprehensive view of health risks.
A rigorous and detailed scientific resource
The app doesn’t just provide numbers. Indeed, each risk factor is accompanied by in-depth analysis and detailed references, guaranteeing information based on solid scientific evidence. Additionally, the app integrates 211 validated risk models, providing users with the ability to compare different approaches and better understand their personal risks.
Breast cancer, too many women do not get screened: “It is a gesture that saves lives but it is still far from being a reflex”.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to prevent cancer through a better understanding of the risks. THE Cancer Risk Calculator constitutes a valuable tool for individuals wishing to take control of their health, with the support of precise and rigorous technology.
Fully available in French, English and Dutch, the Calculator aims to be accessible to a wide audience. The app aims to empower users by helping them make informed decisions about their health and early feedback highlights its usefulness in encouraging healthier lifestyle changes.
Hope in the fight against cancer: “In the near future, they will all be treatable and will become less and less fatal.”
