The German Cancer Society (DKG) is the largest scientific and specialist oncology company in Germany with headquarters in Berlin. Its members are engaged in the exploration and treatment of cancer act.

The DKG is a public health institution to use its influence to the benefit of cancer patients in the committee work with politicians, professional associations, service and product providers in the healthcare market as well as for patient claims.

In total, DKG has about 6000 members. Since cancers need to be cross-treated and researched, there members are not only medical doctors of all sections, but also basic researchers, medical technical assistants, nurses, psychologists and other professionals who work on cancer. Even companies such as researching pharmaceutical industry, scientific books and health insurance companies are important partners in addressing the common task.

Since 1962, DKG has been full UICC member.