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Lectures, guided tours and hands-on activities from 2 pm to 6:30 pm
To mark World Cancer Day, the Oncology Center at Darmstadt Hospital you to a comprehensive event on Tuesday, February 3rd 2 pm and 6:30 pm, visitors can expect a diverse program including lectures, tours, workshops, and information sessions on all aspects of cancer.
Planned activities include guided tours of the endoscopy and radiation therapy departments , expert lectures on various oncological topics, and a walk-through model of the stomach that provides insights into medical processes. The program is complemented by workshops, such as one on resilience , and various preventative care options.
Early detection is also a key focus. For example, doctors from the dermatology clinic offer the "Check the Spot" . In addition, several information booths provide information about support services and current developments in cancer medicine.
For some program items, prior registration is required. This includes the DKMS cosmetic seminars , where trained experts demonstrate how to cosmetically mitigate the external effects of cancer therapy. The complete program and registration information can be found on the Darmstadt Clinic website in the events section.
The diagnosis and treatment of cancer is one of the central focuses of the Darmstadt Clinic. Various specialist disciplines work closely and systematically together here – several of them will be presenting themselves on World Cancer Day. All services are accessible via the main entrance and are signposted on site.
The background to this day of action is World Cancer Day, which is proclaimed annually by the World Cancer Organization. Its aim is to raise awareness of cancer prevention, research, and treatment . In Germany, approximately four million people are living with cancer.
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