Staff members of TU Dresden supported a film project for children with cancer by raising donations during their 2025 Christmas celebration. The funds will support an initiative at the Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden that aims to explain cancer treatment to young patients in a clear, age-appropriate way and help reduce fear and uncertainty, especially in the context of complex procedures such as proton therapy. The project is intended to support both children and their families by making treatment processes easier to understand and by building trust at an early stage.
Employees of TU Dresden made a visible contribution to social responsibility during their 2025 Christmas event by collecting donations for a pediatric oncology project. The fundraising effort was organized by the Chair of Materials Science and Nanotechnology and directed toward a film initiative at the Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden. The purpose of the project is to help children with cancer better understand their treatment and reduce anxiety associated with medical care. This is particularly relevant for demanding procedures such as proton therapy, where clear communication and early reassurance are important for young patients.
The film is intended not only for the children themselves but also for their families, many of whom travel to Dresden for extended periods to accompany treatment. By presenting treatment procedures in a transparent and understandable way, the project seeks to reduce uncertainty and make the beginning of therapy easier. Childhood cancer places major emotional and practical burdens on families, and accessible explanation is an important complement to medical care. Using visual material and language suited to children, the film is meant to make complex therapeutic processes easier to grasp.
Prof. Mechthild Krause of the University Hospital stated that cancer therapy is often associated with fear and uncertainty for both children and their families, and that a film explaining treatment in an age-appropriate way can help build trust and ease entry into therapy. Prof. Gianaurelio Cuniberti emphasized that science does not end at the laboratory door and that the donation reflects a commitment to supporting projects that provide direct help to children. Through this initiative, TU Dresden presents a concrete example of how scientific work and civic engagement can be combined to deliver practical support where it is most needed.
Staff members of TU Dresden supported a film project for children with cancer by raising donations during their 2025 Christmas celebration. The funds will support an initiative at the Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden that aims to explain cancer treatment to young patients in a clear, age-appropriate way and help reduce fear and uncertainty, especially in the context of complex procedures such as proton therapy. The project is intended to support both children and their families by making treatment processes easier to understand and by building trust at an early stage.
Employees of TU Dresden made a visible contribution to social responsibility during their 2025 Christmas event by collecting donations for a pediatric oncology project. The fundraising effort was organized by the Chair of Materials Science and Nanotechnology and directed toward a film initiative at the Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden. The purpose of the project is to help children with cancer better understand their treatment and reduce anxiety associated with medical care. This is particularly relevant for demanding procedures such as proton therapy, where clear communication and early reassurance are important for young patients.
The film is intended not only for the children themselves but also for their families, many of whom travel to Dresden for extended periods to accompany treatment. By presenting treatment procedures in a transparent and understandable way, the project seeks to reduce uncertainty and make the beginning of therapy easier. Childhood cancer places major emotional and practical burdens on families, and accessible explanation is an important complement to medical care. Using visual material and language suited to children, the film is meant to make complex therapeutic processes easier to grasp.
Prof. Mechthild Krause of the University Hospital stated that cancer therapy is often associated with fear and uncertainty for both children and their families, and that a film explaining treatment in an age-appropriate way can help build trust and ease entry into therapy. Prof. Gianaurelio Cuniberti emphasized that science does not end at the laboratory door and that the donation reflects a commitment to supporting projects that provide direct help to children. Through this initiative, TU Dresden presents a concrete example of how scientific work and civic engagement can be combined to deliver practical support where it is most needed.
