The WTZ is a joint organizational structure of all the institutions that are concerned with oncology within UKM in the areas of research, teaching and/or patient care. These institutions offer the following range of services:
- prevention and early detection of tumours
- interdisciplinary care of patients linked by sector for all tumour entities
- broad range of additional care and support for tumour patients and their relatives
- efficient and quality-controlled sequence of events in diagnosis and therapy
- consolidation and further development of oncological quality management
- reference centre and centre of expertise for different central oncological tasks
- establishment and extension of interdisciplinary research networks within the focal area of tumour medicine
- quick translation of scientific results into clinical care
- training and continuing education in medical and non-medical areas
- support for self-help groups and initiatives for people affected
