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Developments in cancer research, health policy and patient care, plus clinical trials and events.
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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.
EventOnline 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.
EventPatient 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.
EventBielefeld Myeloma Day on 3 October
The tenth Bielefeld Myeloma Day takes place at Evangelisches Klinikum Bethel on 3 October. No registration is required.
EventCancer 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.
EventPatient 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 policyHealth organizations call for prevention across government
Four science and health organizations want a coordinated prevention strategy reaching beyond healthcare.
ResearchMyeloma and AML: clues to underactive immune cells
Certain T cells in bone marrow samples recognize cancer cells but appear insufficiently activated.
Patient resourcesNew resource helps patients understand genomic data sharing
“Meine Genomdaten. Teilen und Helfen” explains research, privacy and questions around voluntary data sharing.
ResearchCAR-T therapy: cell quality matters alongside quantity
An analysis of the HD-CAR-1 trial links a particularly active immune-cell group to responses at low cell doses.
Health policyNew prevention initiative aims to support healthier everyday lives
Germany’s federal, state and local authorities are to work more closely together on health promotion across all stages of life.
Health policyDraft law proposes clinical-trial information in the ePA
A government-approved bill proposes new features for Germany’s electronic patient record, including information about potentially suitable clinical trials.