Esther van Meerten

Dr. Esther van Meerten is a dedicated researcher in the Department of Medical Oncology at Erasmus MC, focusing on metastatic cancer management and patient communication. Her work spans clinical trials, retrospective studies, and cross-cultural oncology research.

• Medical Oncology specialization
• Focus on metastatic cancer treatment
• Active in clinical trial design

Her research interests include peritoneal metastases, colorectal cancer, head and neck oncology, and cultural barriers in cancer care. She has published extensively on topics like irinotecan-based therapies, oligometastasis classification, and treatment equity for non-Western populations.

Recent work analyzes communication challenges with migrant patients, systematic review of ethnic healthcare disparities, and protocol development for phase II trials. She collaborates across institutions on topics including cytoreductive surgery, radiation therapy, and systemic treatment optimization.