25.Information day: ‘Active Against Cancer’
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the Tumorzentrum Magdeburg/Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. invites you to the “25th Information Day ‘Active Against Cancer’” at the Johanniskirche Magdeburg. The event offers numerous opportunities to talk to experts about healthy living, prevention, early cancer detection, and new diagnostic and treatment options.
Visitors, relatives, and those affected can expect a varied program with lectures, discussion panels, and information stands on early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare for cancer. Experts from certified institutions in the region, as well as self-help groups and counseling centers, will be available for personal and professional discussions. A special highlight is the oversized breast model, which illustrates benign and malignant changes in the breast and provides information about the early cancer detection program. Admission is free and registration is not required.
Photo: Information Day 2024 at St. John's Church in Magdeburg. Photographer: Dr. Anne Gieseler
The event will begin with an opening address and welcome by Prof. Dimitrios Mougiakakos, Chairman of the Tumor Center, followed by a welcome speech by the patron, Minister Petra Grimm-Benne. The Gynecology Forum will address topics such as changes in surgical strategies for breast cancer, immunotherapy in gynecological oncology, the effects of breast and ovarian cancer on sexuality and relationships, and the impairment of memory caused by cancer therapies.
The Urology Forum will focus on modern surgical treatment options for prostate cancer and modern alternatives to surgery, such as focal therapy. The Gastroenterology Forum will highlight surgical options for colon and rectal tumors, including metastases, surgery for pancreatic cancer, and the diagnosis and treatment of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer. The Neuro-Oncology Forum will present modern surgical techniques for brain and spinal tumors.
At the same time, visitors can view the oversized breast model in the main hall and visit information stands on topics such as stem cell donation and typing. Journalist Anja Petzold will moderate the event throughout the day.
- Date: November 15, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Johanniskirche Magdeburg
All information about the program, the participating experts and institutions, and the activities at the event can be found at www.tzsa.ovgu.de.
Press contact
Dr. Julia Noack
Managing Director
Tumorzentrum Magdeburg/Sachsen-Anhalt e.V.
0391 67 15955