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Nationales Krebspräventiosnzentrum - Wir bauen die personalisierte Krebsprävention systematisch und deutschlandweit aus!

Small change, big effect

Did you know that 40 out of 100 cases of cancer could be avoided through prevention? Even small everyday decisions can make a big difference. Find out here how you can reduce your personal cancer risk - for better health and a higher quality of life!

Reducing my cancer risk
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Cancer prevention - what does it mean?
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Cancer prevention - what does it mean?
Detect cancer and its precursors early
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Detect cancer and its precursors early
Improving prevention through research
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Improving prevention through research

  • Summer school for medical students

    Attention medical students! You can now register for the National Cancer Prevention Center's Summer School. From September 15 to 19, 2025, you will have the opportunity to get to know the various areas of cancer prevention research. (only in German)

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Preventing cancer together

The National Cancer Prevention Center wants to fully exploit the opportunities of cancer prevention and make them accessible to everyone. Become part of this mission: find out about the possibilities of cancer prevention or support our research by participating in innovative prevention studies.

  • Prevention

    Your personal consultation in the Prevention Outpatient Clinic

    At the National Cancer Prevention Center, the Prevention Outpatient Clinic is a unique point of contact for cancer prevention and early detection in Germany. You will have access to innovative prevention studies as well as personal advice on your cancer risk and your options for reducing it.

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About us

The National Cancer Prevention Center is being established as part of a long-term strategic partnership between the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the German Cancer Aid. The aim is to fully exploit the potential of cancer prevention and make prevention services accessible to everyone throughout Germany.

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