What types of cancer screening tests are available? Who is eligible to participate? What are the goals of cancer screening, and what are the benefits and risks associated with each test?

The event series “Lunch & Learn – Cancer Screening Explained in Simple Terms” provides the answers. In five moderated digital presentations featuring renowned experts, interested individuals have the opportunity to learn about the various statutory cancer screening programs in a relaxed atmosphere. Following a presentation lasting about half an hour, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Sessions from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

September 21, 2026
Prof. Thomas Seufferlein, Medical Director of the Department of Internal Medicine I, Ulm University Hospital, on “Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer”

September 22, 2026
Prof. Jürgen Wolf, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jürgen Wolf, Medical Director of the Center for Integrated Oncology, Cologne, and Professor of Interdisciplinary Translational Oncology at the University of Cologne, on “Early Detection of Lung Cancer”

September 23, 2026
Prof. Kerstin Rhiem, Director of the Center for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer, University Hospital Cologne, on “Early Detection of Breast and Cervical Cancer”

September 24, 2026
Prof. Peter Albers, Director of the Department of Urology at the University Hospital of Düsseldorf and Head of the Department of Personalized Early Detection of Prostate Cancer at the DKFZ in Heidelberg, on “Early Detection of Prostate Cancer”

September 25, 2026
Prof. Carola Berking, Director of the Department of Dermatology, Erlangen University Hospital, on “Early Detection of Skin Cancer”

Moderator: Dr. Stefanie Seltmann, freelance journalist

The presentations are part of National Cancer Prevention Week. No prior registration is required, and attendance is free.