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Immunotherapy is a modern form of cancer treatment that harnesses the body’s immune system. It specifically strengthens the body’s own immune cells so that they can recognize and destroy tumor cells. For some types of cancer, immunotherapy has now become an integral part of clinical practice, most often in advanced stages of the disease. During the event, the speakers will address the following questions, among others: What immunotherapeutic approaches are available, how do they work, and what side effects can be expected?

This free event, organized by the Krebsinformationsdienst (Cancer Information Service), is aimed at cancer patients, their family members and friends, as well as anyone else who is interested.

Program

4:00 p.m. Welcome

• Dr. Susanne Weg-Remers, Head of the Krebsinformationsdienst, DKFZ

4:05 p.m. Mechanisms of action of immunotherapies

• Dr. Frauke Focke, Web Editor, Krebsinformationsdienst, DKFZ

4:35 p.m. Q&A from the chat

4:45 p.m. Immunotherapies in routine clinical practice – current status and outlook

• Prof. Niels Halama, Head of the Department of Tumor Immunology and Tumor Immunotherapy, DKFZ

5:35 p.m. Q&A from the chat

6:00 p.m. End of the event 

You can register for the event here.

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

The Krebsinformationsdienst (Cancer Information Servicee)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 Krebsinformationsdienst 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.