The Deutsche Krebskongress 2026 was a conference that took place, with a congress president being Prof. Dr. Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu, director of the Department of Radiological Diagnostics and Therapy at the University Hospital Freiburg. The conference aimed to discuss the future of oncology with a holistic view on patient-centered research and care, addressing the challenges of the present and tomorrow. Key topics included the potential and limitations of artificial intelligence, issues of healthcare justice, and the challenges of an increasing diversity of patients. The conference focused on the need for a competitive study and research location in Germany, with a priority on the translation of research findings into clinical practice and the implementation of innovations in the broad healthcare system. The event discussed the effective use of modern treatment methods, including cellular therapies, early involvement of palliative medicine, and the specific problems of cancer survivors. The conference aimed to make cancer medicine future-proof by using resources efficiently and keeping patients at the center of all actions. The event was attended by experts from medicine, care, politics, and patient organizations, and featured a special focus on young talents, with the slogan "1000 young people to the DKK".
