Cancer: How New Treatments Can Improve Quality of Life

11th Forum for Patients and Family Members on Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Other Cancers on November 21 in Freiburg / Experts will discuss advances in cancer treatment and support for daily life / Opportunity to exchange ideas with patients and specialists

New cancer treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, and other cancers offer patients additional treatment options. But what do these medical advances actually mean for their daily lives? Which treatments are available, and how can quality of life be improved during and after cancer? Answers will be provided at the 11th Patient and Family Forum hosted by the Medical Center – University of Freiburg on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Max Weber School, Fehrenbachallee 14, in Freiburg. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. 

“In the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and many other types of cancer, we now have treatment options that would have been unimaginable just a few years ago,” says Prof. Dr. Monika Engelhardt, senior physician at the Department of Medicine I at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg and scientific director of the event. 

“Thanks to these new therapies, some cancers have gone from being potentially life-threatening to chronic conditions. However, what matters is not only how well we can treat a disease, but also how well patients can live with it. That is why, at the forum, we want to explain medical advances in an accessible way, highlight concrete support options, and, above all, engage in dialogue with those affected,” says Engelhardt. 

New Cancer Therapies and Practical Support

The focus is on current developments in blood cancer and lung tumors, including immunotherapies and targeted treatments. Experts will provide information on various types of cancer in short presentations and answer participants’ questions. Other sessions will address exercise and nutrition for cancer patients, rehabilitation, and managing treatment-related side effects. A workshop will offer practical tips for dealing with nerve damage, which can manifest as tingling, pain, or sensory disturbances.

A panel discussion will address patient involvement in cancer research. In addition, self-help groups and counseling services will introduce themselves. The forum provides an opportunity for personal conversations and exchanges with others affected by cancer.

Participation is free of charge. To register or for more information, visit www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/krebsinfotag-tumorzentrum.html.