News

Developments in cancer research, health policy and patient care, plus clinical trials and events.

Our sources are research institutions, original scientific studies, authorities, public trial registries and nonprofit patient organizations. Original sources are linked in each article.

Event

Online course on living with chronic illness starts 16 October

The INSEA course is for people with chronic conditions, their relatives and friends.

Event

mamazone: “Projekt Diplompatientin” on 9–10 October in Augsburg

The breast cancer congress brings patients, relatives and specialists together to discuss AI, medical developments and taking part in treatment decisions.

Patient resources

Cancer screening: New information resources for workplaces

The “Lass mal checken” campaign gives employers free materials to inform their staff.

Patient resources

40 years of the Cancer Information Service: Help with cancer questions

The DKFZ service supports people seeking advice by phone, email and online with accessible, evidence-based information.

Event

CIO patient day in Cologne on 2 October

Cologne University Hospital will host its CIO patient day on 2 October, with tours of the hospital pharmacy and Mildred Scheel House.

Event

Online seminar for World CML Day on 22 September

On 22 September, people with CML and their families can put their questions to experts in an online seminar hosted by the German CML Alliance.

Event

Patient day after stem cell transplantation in Essen

An information day in Essen on 26 September focuses on everyday life and follow-up care after a stem cell transplant.

Event

Bielefeld Myeloma Day on 3 October

The tenth Bielefeld Myeloma Day takes place at Evangelisches Klinikum Bethel on 3 October. No registration is required.

Event

Cancer patient day in Mainz on 19 September

Mainz’s university cancer centre will host a cancer patient day on 19 September, from 10 am to 3:30 pm.

Event

Patient day in Regensburg on 19 September

Barmherzige Brüder hospital in Regensburg will host a patient day on 19 September for people with cancer, their families and anyone interested.

Health policy

Health organizations call for prevention across government

Four science and health organizations want a coordinated prevention strategy reaching beyond healthcare.

Research

Myeloma and AML: clues to underactive immune cells

Certain T cells in bone marrow samples recognize cancer cells but appear insufficiently activated.