"Physical activity for cancer - opportunities and risks" on October 12, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. For cancer patients and anyone interested.
For many people with cancer, it is essential that they also do something for themselves. Physical activity can play an important role in this. Experts agree that cancer patients benefit from being physically active in many situations of illness. Studies show that people who exercise appropriately are less likely to be exhausted, may perform better, and remain more mobile. But what does appropriate mean, and how exactly does physical activity and exercise work in cancer? What effects can be achieved, and are there situations where it is better not to exercise? During the event, you will receive answers to these and other questions as well as many tips for everyday life - for example, on the topic of motivation. In addition, the experts will provide you with addresses and contact points for becoming and staying active.
Program
4:00 p.m.: Welcome
Dr. Susanne Weg-Remers, Head of Cancer Information Service, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
4:05 p.m.: Being physically active – What does that mean, and what can it achieve?
Dr. Kerstin Wittenberg, Wissensmanagement Krebsinformationsdienst, DKFZ, Heidelberg
Questions from the audience
4:45 p.m.: Findings from studies – How can physical activity be used in cancer?
Prof. Dr. Freerk T. Baumann, Head of AG Oncological Exercise Medicine (AG Onkologische Bewegungsmedizin), University of Cologne, Clinic I for Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Düsseldorf
Questions from the audience
6:00 p.m.: End of the Event
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The Cancer Information Service is provided by the German Cancer Research Center for cancer patients, their families, and friends, as well as for all those seeking advice. Doctors answer all questions about cancer free of charge in an understandable manner by phone (06221-420 30 40) or via email (krebsinformationsdienst@dkfz.de). The website www.krebsinformationsdienst.de also provides reliable information about cancer as well as addresses and links to other quality-assured resources.