Check it out
The earlier cancer is detected, the more successful and less invasive the treatment usually is. For the most common types of cancer, there are screening tests for early detection that are covered by public health insurance. However, not everyone takes advantage of this opportunity for early detection—often because they are not sufficiently informed about the available options. To mark National Cancer Prevention Week from September 21 to 27, 2026, we’re raising awareness about the options for government-covered cancer screening under the slogan “Let’s get checked”—and we’re helping workplaces and companies organize health campaigns on this topic.
Cancer Screening at Your Workplace
Under the slogan “Check it out” we support companies, government agencies, and institutions in carrying out effective prevention campaigns focused on early cancer detection. Join us and inform your employees—by doing so, you’ll be making an important contribution to the health of your workforce.
With our resource packages, you can design workplace health campaigns that are simple, flexible, and practical. The materials are available to you year-round and free of charge, even after Cancer Prevention Week.
Three reasons to get involved
- You strengthen your employees’ health literacy.
- You demonstrate your commitment to prevention and employee wellbeing.
- You can easily incorporate the content into existing workplace health initiatives.
Practical Materials for Your Workplace Health Campaign
Would you like to raise awareness about cancer screening in your company? Our theme packs will help you with planning, internal communication, and implementation.
Whether it’s concise informational materials, digital resources, an on-site health day, or a full-scale theme week: We offer all content in both German and English. You can also order selected print materials in larger quantities from the German Cacer Aid resource center.
Information for Employees
The statutory cancer screening program offers screenings for various types of cancer.
The table on the right provides an overview of the available screenings.
Do you have any questions?
You can find comprehensive information on the topic of cancer on the websites of the Cancer Information Service, German Cancer Aid, and the German Cancer Society.
National Cancer Prevention Week
National Cancer Prevention Week is a joint initiative of the German Cancer Aid (Deutsche Krebshilfe), the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the German Cancer Society (Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft). The three organizations are drawing attention to the great potential of prevention. The vision: to prevent cancer from developing in the first place. Cancer Prevention Week takes place every year in September. Each year, the focus is on a different lifestyle factor that influences cancer risk.
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