More and more patients want to know as much as possible about their disease and actively participate in the treatment process. The Cancer School of the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Vienna of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital turns patients and relatives into experts in their disease. Start is on October 1, 2024 with the lecture: "Understanding my cancer", 5 pm, MedUni Vienna Lecture Center at University Hospital Vienna & online. Registration: www.cancerschool.at
The diagnosis of cancer often leaves patients speechless, along with complex findings and therapies, and a feeling of being at the mercy of others sets in. "We want to empower patients with knowledge and make them partners in the treatment process. That is why we have focused on the topic of "Patient Engagement, Involvement, Empowerment" in the Cancer School year 2024/25," says Gabriela Kornek, Medical Director of University Hospital Vienna and a member of the Cancer School management team. The programme was developed in coordination with the Alliance of Oncological Patient Organizations. Its director, Anita Kienesberger, is also a patient advocate for people with cancer. "A cancer diagnosis changes the course of a person’s life, which is why it is important for them to participate in their own illness." Patient Advocates help and empower other people with cancer through their own experiences.
How do I read my cancer diagnosis? How do apps improve my treatment?
When you receive a cancer diagnosis, you read various letters and numbers. But what do they stand for and what do they say about the disease? How does Car-T cell therapy work and how far has precision medicine come today? What rights do I have as a cancer patient in the clinic, but also at work? But also: How can I get involved in a self-help group or as a patient advocate? The Cancer School offers a wide range of interesting information and low-threshold access to experts from MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital, Cancer Aid and the Alliance of Oncological Patient Organizations. The free lectures take place once a month. Cancer patients, relatives, interested parties and professionals who work with those affected have the opportunity to join the Cancer School throughout the year and expand their knowledge of the disease.
Cancer Prevention Day on February 15, 2025
With the Cancer Prevention Day on February 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Van Swieten Hall of the Medical University of Vienna (1090 Vienna, Van Swieten Gasse 1a), the CCC will offer the general public an overview of the vaccination, prevention, genetics and early detection services available for the various types of cancer as part of the Cancer School. Leading experts from a wide range of disciplines will be on hand to give talks, answer questions and provide individual advice. "We have precise diagnostic procedures and therapies available today, but it is even better to prevent cancer or detect it as early as possible," says Shahrokh Shariat, Head of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna.
Cancer School CCC Vienna - dates and registration
The Cancer School CCC Vienna takes place at 5 pm in the MedUni Vienna Lecture Center at University Hospital Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18 - 20, 1090 Vienna. Participation is also possible online via livestream. Registration is required at: www.cancerschool.at or cancerschool@ccc.ac.at
Dates 2024/25
1.10. 2024 Meine Krebserkrankung verstehen
5.11.2024 Let’s talk about Krebs
3.12.2024 Meine Rechte als Krebspatient:in
8.1.2025 CSI Krebs: Maßgeschneiderte Therapien der Zukunft
4.3.2025 Krebs und Lebensqualität
15.2.2025 Krebs-Vorsorgetag: Kenne ich mein persönliches Krebs-Risiko?*
1.4.2025 Ich bin jung und habe Krebs
6.5.2025 Krebs: Wie kann ich mich selbst einbringen?
3.6.2025 Mein Leben nach Krebs
* 9.00 - 12.00 a.m., Van Swieten Hall of the Medical University of Vienna, Van Swieten Gasse 1a, 1090 Vienna
