Our Lunch Talks on Cancer Screening

What cancer screening tests are available? Who is eligible to participate? What are the goals of cancer screening, and what are the benefits and potential risks of the individual screening tests?

The event series “Lunch & Learn – Cancer Screening Explained” provides answers to these questions.

As part of National Cancer Prevention Week 2026, interested participants had the opportunity to learn about the various statutory cancer screening programs in a relaxed setting through five moderated online presentations featuring renowned experts. The sessions covered screening for colorectal, lung, breast, cervical, prostate, and skin cancer, providing insights into the benefits and potential risks of each screening method.

Watch the videos here!

Colorectal Cancer Screening (Video in German)

Prof. Thomas Seufferlein from Ulm University Hospital and a member of the Executive Board of the German Cancer Society provides information on colorectal cancer screening.

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Lung Cancer Screening (Video in German)

Prof. Jürgen Wolf, Medical Director of the Center for Integrated Oncology, provides information on lung cancer screening.

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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening (Video in German)

Prof. Kerstin Rhiem from University Hospital Cologne provides information on breast and cervical cancer screening.

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Prostate Cancer Screening (Video in German)

Prof. Peter Albers from University Hospital Düsseldorf and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) provides information on prostate cancer screening.

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Skin Cancer Screening (Video in German)

Prof. Carola Berking from University Hospital Erlangen and the German Cancer Society's Dermatologic Oncology Working Group provides information on skin cancer screening.

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