14.12.2023
16:30 - 18:00
Side effects of cancer treatment

Side effects during and after cancer treatment can be a major challenge for patients. Jennifer Hagemann, nursing expert at the Centre for Oncology, will explain which side effects usually occur and how they can best be managed.

Speakers:
Jennifer Hagemann

Patient representatives:
Further information will follow.

16.11.2023
16:30 - 18:00
Sport and exercise

Exercise plays an important role in cancer treatment, as regular physical activity can help to increase energy, minimise side effects and improve general well-being during the healing process. What, how much and, above all, which types of exercise are the right ones in aftercare and which studies, e.g. also on the subject of polyneuropathy, are currently being carried out at UCCH, will be explained by Dr Sportwiss. Jannike Salchow, sports scientist at the UCCH.

Speakers:
Dr Sportwiss. Jannike Salchow

Patient representatives:
Further information will follow.

02.11.2023
16:30 - 18:00
Personalised medicine

With the help of personalised medicine, advances in genetic analysis are used to develop customised treatment concepts. These offer the most modern way of combating cancer and at the same time improving the quality of life of those affected. PD Dr Maximilian Christopeit, Head of the newly founded Centre for Personalised Medicine-Oncology at UCCH, will present these opportunities and challenges.

Speakers:
PD Dr Maximilian Christopeit

Patient representatives:
Further information will follow.

12.10.2023
16:30 - 18:00
Clinical trials

New drugs or therapies in cancer treatment can only be developed through clinical trials. PD Dr Andreas Block, Head of the Clinical Trials Centre at UCCH, will explain how clinical trials work, what options are available and how participation in a trial can most fruitful.

Speakers:
PD Dr Andreas Block

Patient representatives:
Further information will follow.

07.09.2023
16:30 - 18:00
The role of relatives

Cancer also has a far-reaching impact on the lives of the people who are close to those affected: the relatives. They are the familiar face that stands by the patient in every phase of the disease. With Prof. Karin Oechsle, MD, endowed chair specialising in research on relatives, and Claus Schölermann, Dipl.-Psych., we will look at their challenging role in the area of conflict as contact persons, confidants, carers and yet also sufferers themselves.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr med. Karin Oechsle
Dipl.-Psych. Claus Schölermann

Patient representatives:
Further information will follow.

31.08.2023
16:30 - 18:00
Skin cancer

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and the number of cases is increasing every year. Those affected are often diagnosed with black or white skin cancer, which pose varying degrees of threat. Prof. Dr Christoffer Gebhardt, Head of the Skin Tumour Centre at UCCH, explains the different types of skin cancer and the latest treatment options.

Speakers:
Prof Dr Christoffer Gebhardt

Patient representatives:
Further information will follow

22.06.2023
16:30 - 18:00
Suffering from cancer - how do we tell children?

Children and adolescents often deal with uncertainty and pain in a different way to adults. When their own parent or a close relative falls ill, children and young people react very sensitively, but may not be able to verbalise their own fears. We would like to give you advice and tips on how to deal with this family situation.

S0peakers:
Prof Dr Laura Inhestern
Dipl.-Psych. Wiebke Geertz

Patient representatives:
Further information will follow.

11.05.2023
16:30 - 18:00
Modern developments in surgical cancer therapy

Hardly any other discipline has seen as much progress in recent years as surgery - from the use of robotics and artificial intelligence to 3D printing and real-time biomarkers. The new Head of UKE Surgery, Prof Dr Thilo Hackert, explains how these innovations can increase patient safety and thus also patients' chances of survival and quality of life.

Speakers:
Prof Dr Thilo Hackert

Patient representatives:
Further information will follow.

13.04.2023
16:30 - 18:00
Being well informed as a patient - how can I achieve this?

Everyone is talking about shared decision making and "informed patients at eye level". But how do you find your way in your personal state of emergency, where can you find reliable information and which contact points are available to you? We would also like to give you tips on how you can prepare for a doctor-patient consultation.

Speakers:
Prof Dr Isabelle Scholl

Patient representatives:
Further information will follow.

30.03.2023
16:30 - 18:00
Current developments in neuro-oncology

Neuro-oncology is a broad field - it includes not only tumours in the brain, but also metastases in the central and peripheral nervous system and in the spinal column. At the UKE, the department is under the new leadership of Prof Dr Jens Gempt, so we would like to take this opportunity to introduce Prof Gempt to you personally and hear from him about the latest developments in this specialist field.

Speakers:
Prof Dr Jens Gempt

Patient representatives:
Further information will follow.

16.02.2023
16:30 - 18:00
(Long-term) aftercare - what do you need to consider?

The treatment is behind you, you are in aftercare - and then? What comes after cancer? We would like to show you what you should consider with regard to long-term side effects, secondary prevention and early detection. We will also address lifestyle issues and psychosocial aspects.

Speakers:
PD Dr Marianne Sinn

Patient representatives:
Fabia von Blücher, patient ambassador

27.01.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Topic Focus Cancer Type:
Urooncology - news on prostate, kidney and bladder cancer

UCCH's newly certified uroncology center encompasses the disciplines of prostate, kidney and bladder cancer. Together with the Martini-Klinik at the UKE, we will provide you with the latest findings and information on these entities. At the same time, the major self-help group associations will bring the patient:inside perspective and will be available to answer questions.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Gunhild von Amsberg , Oberärztin II. Med. und Brückenprofessur Uroonkologie
Dr. Burkhard Beyer , Funktionsoberarzt der Martini-Klinik am UKE GmbH

Patient representative:
Ernst-Günther Carl , SHG Prostatakrebs Pinneberg
Helmut A. Kurtz , Prostatakrebs-Selbsthilfegruppe Heidekreis
Ernst Tennstedt , Prostatakrebs-Selbsthilfegruppe Hamburg
Selbsthilfe-Bund Blasenkrebs e.V.

17.02.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Accompanying therapy:
Fatigue - Strategies against exhaustion

We have included this topic in the program because many participants requested it last year:In the course of therapy, many diseases lead to sometimes long-lasting states of exhaustion, especially in the case of cancer. Many patients learn only much later that this condition has its own name, "fatigue", and that there can be strategies against these fatigue states. We would like to introduce you to examples from complementary medicine and exercise.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Matthias Rostock , Universitäres Cancer Center Hamburg (UCCH)
Dipl.-Sportwiss Jannike Salchow , Universitäres Cancer Center Hamburg (UCCH)

Patient representative:
Heide Lakemann , Frauenselbsthilfe Krebs e.V.

31.03.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Topic Cancer type:
Head and Neck Tumors

The term head and neck tumors encompasses various types of cancer that occur in the head and neck region. These include malignant tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, nose, sinuses, and outer neck, especially the thyroid gland. The team of the Head and Neck Tumor Center is at your disposal with all treatment disciplines (surgery, radiotherapy, oncology).

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Christian Betz , HNO, UKE
Priv-Doz. Dr. Arne Böttcher , HNO, UKE
Prof. Dr. Dr. Ralf Smeets , MKG, UKE
Dr. Stefan Noster , HNO Niendorf

Patient representative:
Ute Kalinowski, Kopf-Hals-M.U.N.D.-Krebs e. V.

28.04.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Accompanying therapy
Existential fears after cancer diagnosis

A cancer diagnosis triggers many fears and pressing questions - which therapy is the right one? What are the chances of survival? At the same time, there are also very pragmatic questions such as: How is my income secured? Who will pay my daily sickness allowance? Where can I get help? These worries about their livelihood weigh heavily on many patients. We have been able to win over experts from cancer counseling/social services as well as from psycho-oncology who would like to answer these questions for you.

Speakers:
Dr. phil. Dipl.-Psych. Pola Hahlweg , Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, UKE
Dipl.-Sozialarbeiter Johannes Petereit , Leiter des Sozialdiensts, UKE
Dipl.-Sozialarbeiterin Marile Woitschikowski , Hamburger Krebsgesellschaft e.V.

Patient representative:
Susanne Engel , OvarSHG-Hamburg, Selbsthilfegruppe Eierstockkrebs

12.05.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Focus on cancer type
Stem cell therapy

The interdisciplinary Clinic for Stem Cell Transplantation at the UKE is one of the largest centers for allogeneic stem cell transplantation in Germany and Europe. The experts will explain the most important developments, e.g. in CAR-T cell therapy.

Speaker:
Dr. Raissa Adjallé , Klinik und Poliklinik für Stammzelltransplantation, UKE

Patient representative:
Kai-Uwe Parsons-Galka , Förderverein für Knochenmarktransplantation in Hamburg e.V.

16.06.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Accompanying therapy:
Diet in summer - light and regional

We have already held a few events on nutrition topics, be it on nutritional basics in cancer or nutritional supplements. Today, it will be quite pragmatically about summer recipes, tips when shopping and a little food science. Despite the digital medium, we would be pleased if you would close your eyes and at least imagine the scent of herbs and spices. Of course, the nutrition experts will answer your questions about the whole topic of nutrition in cancer.

Speakers:
Julia von Grundherr , Universitäres Cancer Center Hamburg (UCCH)
Luisa Samland , Universitäres Cancer Center Hamburg (UCCH)

Patient representative:
will be announced

22.09.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Advanced cancer - What can I and my environment expect?

In the case of incurable and advanced cancers, the first priority is to alleviate symptoms. We want to clarify what can come at the end of life of patients and their relatives.

Speakers:
Prof. Karin Oechsle, UKE
Dr. Eva Gödert , HOPA Hamburg

Patient representative:
Kai-Uwe Parsons-Galka , Förderverein für Knochenmarktransplantation in Hamburg e.V.

27.10.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Resilience - How can I take care of my own mental well-being?

A cancer diagnosis and the associated burden of therapy represent an enormous challenge for body and mind. This makes it all the more important - especially in today's times - to take care of one's mental well-being in addition to medical care.

Speaker:
Sarah Dwinger, UKE

Patient representative:
Jügen Martens , UCCH self-help group representative and group leader of the multiple myeloma self-help group Hamburg

03.11.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Immunotherapy methods explained in detail

Cancer research is an ever-growing field that is constantly developing new treatment methods and improving existing ones according to the latest findings. Here we clarify the various methods in the field of immunotherapies, including CAR-T cell therapy.

Speaker:
Prof. Dr. med. Gunhild v. Amsberg, UKE

Patient representative:
Further information will follow.

17.11.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Hereditary cancer diagnostics - Is my cancer hereditary?

The question of whether one's own cancer is possibly hereditary is of particular concern to those already affected and their relatives. We explain when an examination of the genetic cause comes into consideration and what exactly should be done in case of such a risk.

Speakers:
PD Dr. Andreas Block, UKE
PD Dr. Alexander Volk, UKE

Patient representative:
Further information will follow.

08.12.2022
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Drug interactions - What do I have to watch out for?

When treating cancer with medications, various interactions can occur. We will clarify what to look out for in the case of effect reversal and other undesirable effects.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Christoph Ritter , Universität Greifswald
Prof. Dr. Matthias Rostock, UCCH

Patient representative:
Heide Lakemann , UCCH self-help group speaker and state board member Frauenselbsthilfe Krebs (FSH) Niedersachsen/Bremen/Hamburg

04.02.20211
6:30 - 18:00

Kick-off for World Cancer Day
Latest findings in cancer treatment

World Cancer Day has become a firm tradition at UCCH as an information day. Also online we would like to take the opportunity to discuss with experts from medicine and research what the current trends are in the current stressful situation. Renowned representatives of self-help groups will also be present and will contribute to the discussion with their experiences.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Carsten Bokemeyer , II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, UKE
Prof. Dr. Markus Graefen , Martini-Klinik, UKE
Prof. Dr. Barbara Schmalfeldt , Klinik und Poliklinik für Gynäkologie, UKE
Prof. Dr. Klaus Pantel , Institut für Tumorbiologie, UKE

Patient representative:
Ernst-Günther Carl , Bundesverband Prostatakrebs Selbsthilfe e.V.
Heide Lakemann , Frauenselbsthilfe Krebs e.V.

25.03.2021
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr

Focus on therapy support:
Psychology / -oncology: "Cancer sick in the pandemic - learning to deal with fears".

The pandemic is likely to be with us for some time. Under these circumstances, strategies for psychological "self-hygiene" and resilience are extremely important. The connection between the psychooncologists of the UCCH and the Hamburger Krebsgesellschaft e.V. has always been very close, so that the experts of both institutions will give a joint lecture on this topic. Also present will be a self-help representative who has gained a lot of experience on this topic by participating in the "UCCH Coaching for Self-Help Group Leaders".

Spekers:
Monika Bohrmann , Hamburger Krebsgesellschaft e.V.
Dr. Frank Schulz-Kindermann , Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, UKE

Patient representative:
Jürgen Martens , Multiples Myelom Selbsthilfegruppe Hamburg

08.04.2021
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr

Topic Focus:
Lung Cancer

In the treatment of lung cancer, many advances have been made in recent years, especially in the field of personalized medicine. Our partner, the LungenClinic Großhansdorf, as well as the representatives of the UCCH will introduce you to the latest findings and explain for whom which therapy makes sense.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Carsten Bokemeyer , II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, UKE
PD Dr. Dr. Thorsten Frenzel , Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie, UKE
Prof. Dr. Cordula Petersen , Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie, UKE
Prof. Dr. Martin Reck , LungenClinic Grosshansdorf
Dr. Janna-Lisa Velthaus-Rusik , II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, UKE

Patient representative:
Gesa Vehlow , Patienten-Netzwerk Personalisierte Lungenkrebstherapie

20.05.2021
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr

Focus on therapy support:
Cancer in the family and circle of friends - how do relatives deal with it?

At times when relatives are not allowed to accompany their loved ones to medical appointments or to visit them in the hospital, a high level of communication and information is required. The UCCH has a focus on research on relatives, especially in the case of seriously ill patients, and together with the representatives of the SAPV teams will give a lecture on the possibilities for relatives.

Speakers:
Franziska Burghard , Pflegerische Leitung Bereich Palliativmedizin UKE
Sven Goldbach , Leitung Goldbach PalliativPflegeTeam Hamburg
Anneke Ullrich , Wissenschaftliche Leitung und Psychoonkologin Bereich Palliativmedizin UKE

Patient representatives:
Katrin Wemheuer , Sherpa - Eine Initiative zur Selbsthilfe des Fördervereins für Knochenmarktransplantation in Hamburg e.V.

10.06.2021
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr

Topic Cancer type:
Gastrointestinal tumors

The world's largest cancer congress of the AmericanSociety of Oncology (ASCO) will have just ended. Together with our partners in private practice, HOPA (Altona) and HOPE(Eppendorf), the surgical and oncological representatives of the UCCH will compile the latest findings of the congress for you. This topic will be accompanied by various self-help groups, including the German ILCO e.V..

Speakers:
Dr. Eray Gökkurt , Hämatologisch-onkologische Praxis Eppendorf (hope)
PD Dr. Nathaniel Melling , Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, UKE
PD Dr. Gunter Schuch , Hämatologisch-onkologische Praxis Altona (HOPA)
PD Dr. Marianne Sinn , II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, UKE
PD Dr. Alexander Stein , Hämatologisch-onkologische Praxis Eppendorf (hope)

Patient representatives:
Deutsche ILCO e.V. (Vorstandsmitglieder des Landesverbands Hamburg & SH)

19.08.2021
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Topic Cancer type:
Skin cancer - prevention, diagnosis and treatment

Skin tumors are among the most common cancers. Prevention is a particularly important topic here. If skin cancer is present, the treatment options have expanded and improved particularly strongly in recent years. Immunotherapy and molecular targeted therapy are important milestones that have become standard today. At the same time, the Skin Tumor Center at UCCH is a first-class partner when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of skin tumors.

Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Christoffer Gebhardt , Leiter UCCH Hauttumorzentrum, UKE

Patient representative:
Elke Müller , Selbsthilfe Hautkrebs Hamburg

19.08.2021
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Topic Focus Cancer Type:
Skin cancer - prevention, diagnosis and treatment

Skin tumors are among the most common cancers. Prevention is a particularly important issue here. If skin cancer is present, the treatment options have expanded and improved particularly strongly in recent years. Immunotherapy and molecular targeted therapy are important milestones that have become standard today. At the same time, the Skin Tumor Center at UCCH is a first-class partner when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of skin tumors.

Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Christoffer Gebhardt , Leiter UCCH Hauttumorzentrum, UKE

Patient representatives:
Elke Müller , Selbsthilfe Hautkrebs Hamburg

23.09.2021
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Accompanying therapy:
Nutrition for cancer

Finding an individual roadmap for one's diet is often one of the first questions that arise when cancer strikes. What food should I avoid? What is particularly good for me? Together with colleagues from the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, our nutrition experts will answer your questions and try to provide you with the most important aspects of adequate nutrition.

Speakers:
Julia von Grundherr , Universitäres Cancer Center Hamburg (UCCH)
Raika Mühlberg , Universitäres Cancer Center Hamburg (UCCH)
Prof. Dr. Martin Smollich , Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein

Patient representative:
Susan Sommerfeld , Cancer Unites

04.11.2021
17:00 - 18:30 Uhr (Attention: Start exceptionally 30 min later!)
Topic focus cancer type:
Leukemias, Lymphomas & Myelomas

The experts from the II Medical Clinic and the practice partner Oncology Lerchenfeld would like to give you an understanding of this very broad field of malignant diseases of the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system and present you with the latest findings on treatment options in a compact form. They will be supported by the experiences of various patient representatives.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Katja Weisel , II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, UKE und UCCH
Prof. Dr. Walter Fiedler , II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, UKE
Dr. Volkmar Böhme , Onkologie Lerchenfeld
Dr. Maike Nickelsen , Onkologie Lerchenfeld

Patient representative:
Dr. Ulrike Holtkamp , Deutsche Leukämie- und Lymphomhilfe (DLH)
Jürgen Martens , Multiples Myelom Sebsthilfegruppe Hamburg
Diane Martens , Angehörige

11.11.2021
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Accompanying therapy
Complementary medicine - what can complementary therapy contribute?

By establishing a dedicated professorship for complementary medicine in oncology, UCCH demonstrates the importance that complementary therapy can have in cancer treatment. The focus is primarily on naturopathy and the holistic concept of body, mind and spirit (mind-body medicine), such as the strategies for mindfulness-based stress reduction.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Matthias Rostock , Universitäres Cancer Center Hamburg (UCCH)
Renate Kommert , Niedergelassene Meditationslehrerin, Hamburg

Patient representative:
Helmut A. Kurtz , Prostata-Selbsthilfegruppe Heidekreis
Corinna Saric , Aktion Pink Deutschland e.V.

25.11.2021
16:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Focus on cancer type
Breast cancer & gynecological tumors

Breast cancer and gynecological tumors are one of the most common cancers in women. The team of the gynecological oncology and the breast center together with our partner, the Mamma Center Hamburg at the Jerusalem Hospital, will comprehensively present the different types of tumors with the latest findings from research and practice.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Barbara Schmalfeldt , Klinik und Poliklinik für Gynäkologie, UKE
Prof. Dr. Isabell Witzel , Leitung UCCH Brustzentrum, UKE
Prof. Dr. Volkmar Müller , Klinik und Poliklinik für Gynäkologie, UKE
Prof. Dr. Linn Wölber , Mamazentrum Hamburg am Krankenhaus Jerusalem

Patient representative:
Susanne Engel , Ovar SH
Heide Lakemann , Frauenselbsthife Krebs e.V.