The Local Germany

Half of cancer cases in Germany are preventable, experts say

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:21:21 +0100

In the run-up to international World Cancer Day on Sunday, experts have said that about half of all cancer cases in Germany could be prevented by a healthier lifestyle.

Why twice as many Germans get cancer as 40 years ago

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:12:42 +0100

A report on cancer carried out for the Healthy Ministry and published on Tuesday revealed that Germans are increasingly likely to contract cancer, but they should also live longer.

Three dead after treatment at alternative cancer clinic

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:24:04 +0200

German and Dutch police are probing the deaths of three cancer sufferers, who had all sought treatment at an alternative clinic in western Germany.

German clinic offers last hope to cancer-struck Aussie child

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:45:04 +0200

When doctors in Australia admitted defeat in their attempts to cure a young child's brain cancer they said there was only one chance left - a cutting-edge clinic in central Germany.

Top scientist faces probe after 3 children die in clinical trial

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:33:36 +0200

The Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich is investigating an award-winning scientist, after eight children who participated in an experimental study contracted leukaemia.

Pesticide linked to cancer found in top German beers

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:17:46 +0100

The pesticide Glyphosate, which is suspected of being carcinogenic, has been found in the 14 most popular German beers.

Hapless hospital gives wrong family news of death

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:06:18 +0100

A hospital in western Germany made a mortifying mistake last week, telling the wrong family about the death of their loved one.

Every fifth German worried over meat intake

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:35:41 +0100

In the wake of the World Health Organisation (WHO) categorizing processed meats such as sausages as carcinogenic in a category along with tobacco, every fifth Germany is worried about their meat intake.

Fear not, eat bratwurst, says food minister

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:01:55 +0100

Germany's food and agriculture minister said Tuesday that people should not be afraid of tucking into a grilled bratwurst despite the World Health Organization's warning that sausages and ham cause cancer.

Greens warn: German breast milk unsafe

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:18:27 +0200

The Green Party warned on Friday about the health risks of breast-feeding after traces of a substance found in weed-killer were found in breast milk.

Cool caps reduce hair loss during chemo

Thu, 28 May 2015 14:58:25 +0200

German scientists are trialling a special scalp-cooling cap which helps reduce hair loss for cancer patients going through chemotherapy.

Germany's largest ever health study kicks off

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 09:00:00 +0100

The largest health study ever conducted in Germany called the National Cohort started on Monday, with researchers hoping the 28-year long investigation will shed new light into the risk factors of humanity's most prevalent diseases.

Minister: stay clear of poison picnic plates

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:25:00 +0200

Coloured serviettes and paper plates often contain carcinogenic substances that can transfer onto food, the Food and Agriculture ministry warned.

Unqualified doctor clears breast cancer patients

Thu, 15 May 2014 18:17:00 +0200

A radiologist from Essen ran breast-screening programmes giving women the all-clear when they had cancer.

'It's important people are confronted with cancer'

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:07:00 +0200

Images of children with cancer often evoke weakness and defeat. But Marina Proksch-Park shows them enjoying life. The photographer who has sparked an online campaign with her pictures is The Local's German of the Week.

Postal service 'spied on worker with cancer'

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:26:00 +0100

A German postwoman, who was sacked for missing work due to chemotherapy, is entitled to get her job back, a court has ruled. Deutsche Post also hired private investigators to follow her on the job, it was reported on Thursday.

'Young cancer sufferers have specific problems'

Mon, 27 May 2013 09:22:00 +0200

For lots of young adults with cancer, the pain of falling ill can go far beyond the physical. Survivor Friederike Kaup explains why she wants to set up a shared flat as an alternative for those battling the disease.

Smoking ban cuts heart attacks and strokes

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:48:00 +0100

It is never too late to stop smoking to reduce health risks - new figures show the number of heart attacks in Germany has dropped by nearly nine percent since a smoking ban in public places was introduced five years ago.

Huge health survey taps 200,000 for key data

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:19:00 +0100

Germany is launching a huge health survey to produce evidence-based information about the effects of diet, lifestyle and other factors such as smoking or alcohol on the big killers - cancer, heart disease, strokes and diabetes.

Experts fear shortage of 'unprofitable' cancer drug

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:40:00 +0100

German cancer experts are warning of a looming shortage of one of the most widely used drugs to treat the disease – because pharmaceutical companies say it is not financially worth their while to make it any more.