The inaugural International Society of Exercise Oncology (ISEO) Conference 2026 in Heidelberg, Germany brought together nearly 500 clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world. They shared one common vision: integrating exercise into cancer care.
Throughout the conference, one message remained clear. Scientific presentations, clinical research, and patient experiences all reinforced that exercise is becoming an essential part of evidence-based cancer treatment and rehabilitation.
HUR was honored to support and participate in this landmark event. It was a privilege to connect with professionals who are advancing exercise oncology through research, clinical implementation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
To mark this important milestone, we are also pleased to release the latest edition of HUR NEWS, dedicated to cancer rehabilitation around the world.
This issue highlights inspiring examples of exercise oncology in practice, demonstrating how exercise is becoming an integral part of cancer treatment and rehabilitation across diverse healthcare settings.
Featured stories include:
- Germany – National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Heidelberg
- Australia – Medical High Performance Exercise Physiology
- Japan – Exercise therapy initiatives and clinical implementation
- Spain – Physical Exercise in Pediatric Oncology
These stories demonstrate that although healthcare systems differ, the goal is shared: helping people recover better, maintain function, and improve quality of life through evidence-based exercise.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to NCT Heidelberg – National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), and the DKFZ German Cancer Research Center for their invaluable support, collaboration, and dedication in making the inaugural ISEO Conference such a meaningful and inspiring event. It was a true privilege for HUR to contribute to this important gathering and to stand alongside so many organizations and professionals committed to advancing exercise oncology for the benefit of people affected by cancer.
