Insights into psycho-oncology and cancer research
Accompanying programme to the exhibition ‘DA IST ETWAS. Cancer and Emotions’ at the University Medical Centre Magdeburg
Since 20 September 2024, the exhibition ‘DA IST ETWAS. Cancer and Emotions’ at Magdeburg University Hospital has been shedding light on the complex emotional dimensions of cancer. Until 30 June 2025, visitors are invited to explore the many different feelings experienced by those affected and their relatives during various phases of the disease - from fear and anger to hope and the will to live.
The exhibition will be accompanied by an extensive programme of lectures, panel discussions and readings. The next highlights at a glance:
Lecture ‘Living psycho-oncology today’
- Thursday, 21 November 2024, 5 to 7 p.m., lecture theatre H7
Josephine Uiffinger, psycho-oncologist at the University Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy Magdeburg, will provide insights into the work of psycho-oncology. She sheds light on the emotional reactions to cancer and how those affected and their relatives can cope with them. The focus is on patients' experiences, behaviour and social and emotional resources. There will be room for discussion after the lecture.
Panel discussion ‘Cancer research - future prospects and ethical challenges’
- Thursday, 16 January 2025, 5 to 7 p.m., lecture theatre H7
Prof. Dr Dimitrios Mougiakakos, Director of the University Clinic for Haematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy Magdeburg, and Prof. Dr Mariacarla Gadebusch Bondio from the Institute for Medical Humanities in Bonn will discuss the promising developments in cancer research and the associated medical ethical issues. Among other things, the participants will shed light on the risks posed by new therapeutic approaches and the ethical challenges that arise when more and more people are living with cancer in the long term. Questions from the audience can be asked afterwards.
Public guided tours without registration
Interested visitors can take part in public guided tours free of charge and without prior registration. The next dates are
- Thursday, 21.11.2024, at 4 pm
- Friday, 22 November 2024, at 11 a.m.
- Thursday, 05.12.2024, at 4 pm
Opening hours and exhibition venue
- Monday to Friday, in each case from 10:00 to 18:00
- Location: House 7/Neuer Hörsaal on the campus of the University Medical Centre Magdeburg, Leipziger Straße 44, 39120 Magdeburg
Individual guided tours for groups
Group tours can be booked by prior arrangement. If you are interested, please contact Annett Göth (e-mail: annett.goeth@med.ovgu.de, telephone: 0391/67 24340).
Further information on the exhibition and current event dates can be found on the exhibition website. The exhibition is supported by German Cancer Aid and the German Cancer Foundation.
Photo: Vernissage of the exhibition ‘DA IST ETWAS. Cancer and emotions’. Photographer: Ramon Kubatzki/UMMD