June 13: “Wir bewegen Bayern” – talks and hands-on activities
Cancer prevention day at the TUM Campus at the Olympic Park
What can each of us do to lower our risk of cancer? This question is at the heart of the ”Wir bewegen Bayern“ day organized by BZKF. The main focus is on prevention. The main focus is prevention. According to current research, physical activity in particular is an important factor in helping prevent cancer and strengthen overall health. The event will also highlight how exercise therapy can support cancer patients during treatment. Workshops and talks will provide information on skin, breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer – from prevention and early detection to modern treatment options.
The gyms and sports fields at the TUM Campus an the Olympic Park will also be open. They will offer a varied program of physical activities for children and adults to try.
Sports partners lend their support
Munich sports clubs and the Central University Sports Center Munich (ZHS), among others, will offer introductory courses for all fitness levels. High-performance sports will also be represented: adidas, the Bavarian Olympic Training Center, and FC Bayern Munich, with its ZAM AKTIV exercise initiative and its women’s soccer and basketball departments, will take part on site. The key message from everyone involved is that physical activity is an essential part of preventive healthcare.
In addition to Munich, the BZKF's "Wir bewegen Bayern" activities on June 13, 2026, will also take place at the university locations in Würzburg, Erlangen, Regensburg, and Augsburg. This will make the day of action one of the largest prevention events in Bavaria. It is held under the patronage of Bavaria’s Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder.
Date and time:
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:
TUM Campus at the Olympic Park
Am Olympiacampus 11, 80809 Munich
Participation is free. Registration is not required. Sportswear and athletic shoes, including indoor shoes where necessary, are recommended for anyone wishing to use the sports facilities.
Program:
The program is divided into three main areas:
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Lecture series
In the lecture hall, renowned researchers from the two Munich universities will present current scientific findings in a clear and practical way. Topics include:-
Understanding cancer: figures, connections, and the influence of environmental risks
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Cancer prevention through lifestyle: taking active preventive steps through exercise, nutrition, and vaccinations
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Early detection: practical knowledge on early detection of breast, colorectal, prostate, and skin cancer
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- Workshops and expert discussions
Practical workshops and information sessions on early detection and prevention will be held alongside the talks, including:- Instructions on breast self-examination for early detection of breast cancer
- Information on the importance of colorectal cancer screening and colonoscopy
- Presentation of a walk-in colon model in cooperation with the Felix Burda Foundation
- Expert discussions on skin cancer screening and screening for urologic tumors
- Expert workshops on nutrition and physical activity
- Sports activities, hands-on sessions, and introductory courses in more than 20 different sports
- „Wir bewegen Bayern“ day at the TUM Campus at the Olympic Park on the website of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich of TUM University Hospital and LMU University Hospital
- Central website: https://bzkf.de/aktuelles/wir-bewegen-bayern/ (German)
- The BZKF is a network of the six Bavarian university hospitals and universities in Augsburg, Erlangen, the two Munich locations, Regensburg, and Würzburg. In the university hospitals and the research and care centers supported by the universities, the Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCCs), cancer research is promoted and knowledge is pooled. Guided by the motto “Strengthening excellence – sharing knowledge,” researchers at the BZKF sites conduct interdisciplinary research in close coordination on questions related to the development and treatment of cancer. Clinical trials are conducted and shared across sites. The aim is to transfer results quickly into clinical practice and significantly improve care for cancer patients in Bavaria.
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Contacts to this article:
Prof. Dr. Martin Halle
Technical University of Munich
TUM Klinikum
Chair of Preventive Sports Medicine and Sports Cardiology
Tel.: +49 89.289 24431
martin.halle@mri.tum.de
Dr. Theres Fey
CCC Munich
LMU Klinikum
Tel.: 089 4400 75218
theres.fey@med.uni-muenchen.de