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HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide, and almost everyone comes into contact with the virus at some point in their lives—yet there are still many unanswered questions, uncertainties, and misconceptions. Does it only affect women? Does a condom provide complete protection? Does HPV always cause cancer? 

As part of the Cancer Information Service (KID) event, we will clarify these and other questions and provide information about risks and protection options – in a clear, factual, and scientifically sound manner. Your questions on the topic are also very welcome! The aim is to educate, inform, and reduce uncertainty.

The online event is aimed at anyone interested in the topic.

Program

4:00 p.m. Welcome

• Dr. Susanne Weg-Remers, Head of the Cancer Information Service, DKFZ

4:05 p.m. HPV – Questions, facts, myths

• Prof. Thomas Iftner, Director of the Institute of Medical Virology and Epidemiology of Viral Diseases and Chairman of the Steering Committee of the ZERVITA Project Group
  and Dr. Katharina Grünberg, Physician at the Cancer Information Service (DKFZ) telephone hotline

5:15 p.m. Answers to questions from the chat

6:00 p.m. End of event

You can register for the event here.

The presentations will be made available on the website after the event.

The Cancer Information Service is a service offered by the German Cancer Research Center for cancer patients, their families and friends, and anyone seeking advice. Doctors answer all questions about cancer free of charge in an understandable manner and based on the latest scientific findings. You can reach the KID by phone at 06221-420 30 40 or by email (krebsinformationsdienst(at)dkfz.de). The website www.krebsinformationsdienst.de also offers reliable information on cancer as well as addresses and links to other quality-assured services.