Five years of vision zero: progress in the fight against cancer in Munich

Five years full of hope and scientific breakthroughs! The "Vision Zero - Together against Cancer" initiative has set itself the ambitious goal of reducing avoidable cancer -related deaths to a minimum. The heads behind this movement? Leading cancer researchers, led by Professor Dr. Christof of Kalle, who, as director of the Clinical Study Center at the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), not only leads the medical front, but also decisively participates in the further development of cancer control as chairman of the scientific advisory board of Vision Zero.

In an insightful interview, Professor Dr. From Kalle insights into the achievements of the initiative and the challenges that are still ahead of us. In view of the increasing number of cancer, Vision Zero has formulated clear goals: to understand and prevent the development of cancer is now the motto!

The alarming numbers: Cancer on the advance!

cancer is no longer a stranger-he is responsible for incredible 15 percent of all deaths worldwide and thus makes up for dangerous place number two among the causes of death, just behind cardiovascular diseases with 28.6 percent. But the question remains: How can it be that despite these terrifying statistics, mankind is making progress in the fight against this tricky illness?

The knowledge from recent years is encouraging! Researchers are increasingly relying on modern technologies, and the treatment concepts go beyond the classic triad of operation, chemotherapy and radiation. Today, a large number of revolutionary methods are available to doctors that promise personalized and effective treatment.

A look at the reality of breast cancer supply in Germany

Not only in research is a lot going on! The focus is also on the supply situation for those affected, especially with metastatic breast cancer. In conversation with Professor Dr. Diana Lüftner, chief physician of the Immanuel Clinic Märkische Switzerland, realizes that the challenges are diverse, but efforts to improve treatment are continuously promoted.

Cancer research has made enormous progress in recent years. The compacted collaboration between scientists and clinics brings to fresh knowledge that have the potential to increase the survival rates and to significantly improve the quality of life of the patient. This shows that together against cancer is pulled together!

The commitment of the "Vision Zero" initiative is essential and the help of pharmaceutical companies plays a major role. These have teamed up under the platform pharma-fakten.de to inform about important health issues and to promote research. Since 2014, the latest developments in medicine and the multitude of innovations have been highlighted in a wide variety of areas so that the population receives the best possible support.

Hope for a future in which cancer is no longer the dreaded disease it is today! The progress in research is impressive, but the way to the goal remains rocky. However, every challenge also brings new opportunities, and it is precisely this dynamic scientist, doctors and ultimately the entire society to fight for better combination of cancer!