The National Cancer Prevention Center was established by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and German Cancer Aid to further develop evidence-based and increasingly personalized cancer prevention in Germany. The aim is to fully exploit the potential of cancer prevention. For Germany, there is still much catching up to do.

The National Cancer Prevention Center was initiated in 2019 by the DKFZ and German Cancer Aid as part of a long-term strategic partnership. It brings together the DKFZ's existing research activities under one roof and integrates research, education and training, public outreach, policy advice, and outreach initiatives. Together with its partners, the National Cancer Prevention Center further develops cancer prevention and systematically expands it throughout Germany.