Magdeburg University Medical Center hosts Medical Sunday on stomach and esophageal cancer; New Lecture Hall, Building 7, Magdeburg; early diagnosis improves prognosis.
Medical Faculty/University Hospital Magdeburg - Medical Sunday on August 30, 2026: “What to Do About Stomach and Esophageal Cancer?”
Medical Sunday on August 30, 2026: “What to Do About Stomach and Esophageal Cancer?”
Please note: The event will no longer take place in University Lecture Hall 1 on the main campus, as usual, but in Building 7 on the Magdeburg University Medical Center campus.
On August 30, 2026 , Medical Sunday will take place once again. This time, the focus will be on stomach and esophageal cancers . Under the title “What to Do About Stomach and Esophageal Cancers?”, Magdeburg University Medical Center, Urania Magdeburg , and Volksstimme cordially invite all interested parties to this free event.
The speakers will be Prof. Dr. med. Marino Venerito, Head of the Division of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Coordinator of the Visceral Oncology Center, and specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology at the University Clinic for Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Infectious Diseases in Magdeburg , as well as Prof. Dr. Frank Benedix, Executive Senior Physician, Head of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Division, and Coordinator of the Visceral Oncology Center at the University Clinic for General, Visceral, Vascular, and Transplant Surgery .
rtunities that early diagnosis offers for the cure and quality of life of those affected .
Date: August 30, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: New Lecture Hall, Building 7 , Leipziger Straße 44, 39120 Magdeburg
Parking: Free parking is guaranteed for the event. Visitor parking spaces are clearly marked.
Stomach and esophageal cancers are among the types of cancer that often do not cause symptoms until they have reached an advanced stage. Warning signs such as persistent difficulty swallowing, unintentional weight loss, recurring pain in the upper abdomen, or prolonged heartburn should therefore be evaluated by a doctor. An early diagnosis improves treatment options and can significantly increase the chances of recovery.
“Medical Sunday” is an initiative open to anyone interested and was made possible through a collaboration between Urania Magdeburg e. V., the Volksstimme newspaper, Magdeburg University Hospital, and the Oncology Center at Magdeburg University Hospital . In addition to providing accessible insights into current medical developments, the event offers the opportunity to speak directly with experts and ask personalized questions.
Image: 3D illustration of the anatomy of the human stomach and esophagus - (c) Eggie - stock.adobe.com
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