Prostate Cancer Center
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer type in men over the age of 45. Our physicians, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, nurses, and researchers fight hard every day to deliver the best treatment with the highest quality of life to men with prostate cancer. We are the largest specialized prostate cancer network in the Netherlands and part of the Dutch Prostate Cancer Network.
Do you have prostate cancer? or do you suspect that you might? Know that you are in good hands at our institute. We understand that you and your loved ones are facing a difficult time in your lives, and you are not alone.
Why the NKI Prostate Cancer Center?
You will receive excellent medical care
We prioritize the patient and their loved ones - in choosing the most suitable treatment and in handling the impact and quality of life.
- We conduct scientific research to further optimize our treatments, and by continuously evaluating our care we make sure that we never stop improving.
- We use the latest treatment techniques and technology. All prostate surgeries are robot-assisted using the DaVinci Robot.
- Strong focus on supportive care, like physical therapy, mental health care, or rehabilitation.
- We collaborate with the Amsterdam UMC location AMC and the VUmc, St Jansdal, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis, and Andros Mannenkliniek as part of the Prostate Cancer Network, with all prostate cancer surgeries taking place at the NKI to ensure that we can reach the highest quality of care in the Netherlands.
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5357
patients with prostate cancer -
1906
new patients -
101
second opinions
Meet our Center
Meet our NKI Postate Cancer Center
Play videoWhat to expect: the day of your surgery
Play videoYour treatment team
Our specialists excel at prostate cancer treatment. They come together for a multidisciplinary team meeting during which they will review your test results and medical history in order to find the best treatment plan for you. Your physician will discuss this plan with you. At the Netherlands Cancer Institute you are an equal partner in our team, and we will decide on your treatment together.
Urologists and Clinical Nurse Specialists
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Axel Bex
Urologist -
Oscar Brouwer
Urologist -
Niels Graafland
Urologist -
Kees Hendricksen
Urologist -
Maaike van de Kamp
Urologist -
Pim van Leeuwen
Urologist -
Laura Mertens
Urologist -
Henk van der Poel
Urologist -
Bas van Rhijn
Urologist -
Ton Roeleveld
Urologist -
Esther Wit
Urologist -
Jolanda Bloos
Nurse practitioner -
Jolien van Kesteren
Clinical nurse specialist in training -
Jeroen Visser
Nurse practitioner -
Erik van Muilekom
Nurse practitioner -
Corinne Tillier
Nurse practitioner
Medical Oncologists and Clinical Nurse Specialists
Radiation Oncologists and Physician Assistents
Nuclear Medicine Specialists
Radiologists
Pathologists
Satisfaction rates for patients with prostate cancer at the Netherlands Cancer Institute
Patients with prostate cancer give the Netherlands Cancer Institute the following ratings in 2022.
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9.2Expertise
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9.0Listen
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9.0Explanation
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9.1Wishes when choosing treatment
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8.9Shared decision making
News
Trials
Next to its clinical work, the Netherlands Cancer Institute is a distinguished cancer research institute. 700 enthusiastic researchers work hard every day to gain a better understanding of the development and treatment of cancer. Many of our trials concern prostate cancer. If we find a trial that is suitable for you, your practicing physician will discuss this with you.
Public lecture
Watch our lecture on prostate cancer here
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