# Medical research and patient support in the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-research-and-patient-support-in-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-09-27T20:54:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Medical research and patient support in the Netherlands are being bolstered through individual resilience and organized charitable initiatives.

Early reports highlight personal efforts to manage cancer, such as melanoma and rectal cancer, alongside community-driven fundraising like the ‘Klimmen tegen Kanker’ initiative. These efforts support specific medical studies, including the deMEND-IT study which investigates organ-sparing treatments for rectal cancer.

Subsequent developments show broader organized fundraising campaigns. The Nierstichting (Kidney Foundation) has collected funds to support kidney health research and transplant processes, while the Nederlandse Brandwonden Stichting (Dutch Burn Foundation) has launched a collection linked to the 3FM Serious Request to fund burn treatment research and victim aftercare.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Charity collections held for kidney and burn research in the Netherlands

Charitable organizations in the Netherlands, including the Nierstichting and the Dutch Burn Foundation, are conducting local fundraising drives for medical research and patient support.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charity-collections-held-for-kidney-and-burn-research-in-the-netherlands

### 2026-09-03: Cancer patients in the Netherlands highlight research and personal resilience

Patients in the Netherlands share personal journeys with cancer and participate in initiatives to fund medical research and improve oncological treatments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancer-patients-in-the-netherlands-highlight-research-and-personal-resilience

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