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Facts & Figures
UCC Hamburg in Numbers
Interesting facts about treatment statistics, studies, pathways, and quality assurance at the Hubertus Wald Tumor Center – University Cancer Center Hamburg (UCC Hamburg).
The Hubertus Wald Tumor Center – University Cancer Center Hamburg (UCC Hamburg) has been certified as an Oncology Center by the German Cancer Society (DKG) since 2011. Additionally, it has been recognized as an Oncology Excellence Center by the German Cancer Aid (DKH) since 2009. The certification criteria are reviewed annually through audits and serve as a standardized assessment of excellent cancer care and special attention to patients.
Research: Cross-center research programs are conducted on topics such as dissemination and metastasis, prostate cancer, leukemias and lymphomas, neuro-oncology, gastrointestinal tumors & immuno-oncology, as well as cancer epidemiology.
Studies & Trials: UCC Hamburg conducts numerous studies on drug development and quality of life improvements. Study management is carried out in collaboration with our partners.
Quality: Regular audits have been conducted to implement tumor board decisions and manage the system. These audits are also reviewed through annual external, independent evaluations and serve as the foundation for the certification of our organ cancer centers.
Central Units: The central units include the cancer registry, study center, biobank, ECTU, our central contact point, and the core unit (central administration).
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Patients
newly diagnosed patients per year
Mehroncology patients treated as inpatients per year
Mehroncology patients treated on an outpatient basis per year within UCC Hamburg
Mehrindividual treatment plans for patients created annually in interdisciplinary tumor boards
Mehrof treatment plans are based on individual molecular analyses
MehrUCC Hamburg patients are cared for in interventional clinical trials
MehrAs of: 10/2025
Research, Quality, and Staff
working groups dedicated to experimental, clinical, translational, and epidemiological cancer research
cancer-related publications per year
evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, involving representatives from self-help groups
Mehrpalliative care pathways
interdisciplinary tumor boards per week
researchers, physicians, and scientific, clinical, and administrative staff at the UCC Hamburg and its affiliated clinics/institutes dedicated to cancer medicine
As of: 10/2025
Current quality report
Quality report based on the regulations of the Joint Federal Committee for specifying the special tasks of centers and focal points in accordance with Section 136c (5) of the German Social Code, Book V (SGB V) (center regulations)
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Together, we are constantly working to improve cancer treatment for our patients and their caregivers.
Goals of the UCC Hamburg
The UCC Hamburg pursues the goal of providing optimal individualized tumor medical care for patients. To this end, our employees are continuously advancing clinical and translational research in the Hamburg metropolitan region. Personalized therapy concepts are offered on the basis of molecular biological analyses. In addition to therapy and research, we take care of the individual well-being of patients through numerous additional services such as music, art, and sports therapy or nutritional counseling. Our prevention and aftercare concepts are also subject to continuous further development.
In 2015, Hamburg became the first federal state to implement the amended regional cancer registry law in close cooperation with the clinical cancer registry at the UKE, which is coordinated by the UCC Hamburg. The Hamburg Cancer Registry (HKR) was founded in 1926, making it the oldest of its kind in the world.
Patient care
At UCC Hamburg, patients with the entire spectrum of oncological and hematological diseases receive outpatient and inpatient care. Depending on the treatment methods—such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery—inpatient and outpatient care is provided in the respective clinics.
The comprehensive range of care and therapy for oncology and hematology patients at the UCC Hamburg is based on the latest scientific findings and defined treatment plans. One of the main focuses is on personalized medicine. Based on interdisciplinary tumor conferences and consultation services, there is close cooperation with all cooperating centers and external partners in and around the Hamburg metropolitan region.
- Many cancer patients at the UKE contact us via our
contact form . - Patients come from all over Germany.
- The UKE has a
palliative medicine program with ESMO certification, recognition by the DKG, and certification from the German Society for Palliative Medicine. - Over 30
consultation hours for oncology patients in our outpatient clinic: a wide range of specialized support/consultation hours, including for complementary medicine, hereditary tumors, second opinions, prevention, and personalized medicine directly at the UCC Hamburg - Survivorship program for patients in aftercare
- Psycho-oncological care and research (> 7,600 consultations per year)
- Intensive cooperation with > 40
support groups - Patient competence center and patient ambassadors -
Involvement & Engagement
Milestones
2025 – Initial certification of the Testicular Cancer Center
2023 – Initial certification of the Center for Personalized Medicine – Oncology
2022 – Initial certification of Sarcoma Center, initial certification of Visceral Oncology Center (expansion to include liver), initial certification of Center for Hematological Neoplasms
2021 – Initial certification of Center for Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer, Uro-Oncology Center (expansion of Prostate Center to include bladder and kidney)
2020/21 – Initial certification of Pediatric Oncology Center (DKG Organ Cancer Center), partnership between Breast Center Hamburg and Jerusalem Hospital
2020 – Establishment of the Patient Advisory Board to strengthen the patient perspective
2019 – Initial certification of Skin Tumor Center (DKG Organ Cancer Center)
2018 – Partnership with LungenClinic Großhansdorf for lung cancer
2017 – Initial certification of the ENETS Center for Excellence – European certification as a center of excellence for neuroendocrine tumors
2016 – Renewed award and start of third funding period by the DKH as a leading oncology center
2014 – Initial certification of the Colorectal Cancer Center (DKG Organ Cancer Center)
2013 – Renewed award and start of second funding period by the DKH as a leading oncology center
2011 – Initial accreditation as a higher-level oncology center (DKG) with a head and neck tumor center (organ cancer center) and palliative medicine
2010 – Establishment of a central administration/contact point/outpatient clinic for all cancer patients
2009 – Initial certification as a gynecological cancer center (DKG organ cancer center) with certified dysplasia unit since 2015, certification as a family-friendly company and according to criteria for patient safety and ethics & values, overall group certification of the UKE according to DIN ISO 9001 (first hospital in Germany), Award and start of the first funding period by the DKH as a leading oncology center
2007 – Founding and launch of the University Cancer Center Hamburg (UCC Hamburg) and certification by the DGHO as an oncology center, initial certification as a prostate center (DKG organ cancer center)
2004 – Initial certification as a breast center at the UKE (DKG organ cancer center)
Executive Board/Management Board
The structure of UCC Hamburg is divided into three hierarchical levels:
- UCC Hamburg Executive Board (subordinate to the UKE Executive Board)
- Executive Board Council
- General Meeting
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The UCC Hamburg Board of Directors
Prof. Bokemeyer, Prof. Weisel & Prof. Rothkamm (from left to right)
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