In Lyon, the fight against cancer now also involves anticipation. Inaugurated on December 16, 2025, the new building at the Léon Bérard Center marks a significant national first. For the first time in France, an establishment brings together clinical prevention, screening, health promotion, and research on environmental factors and lifestyle all in one location, as explained by Actu Lyon. A holistic, modern approach, and one that’s absolutely essential at a time when science reminds us that prevention is already a form of care.
This new place has a name that makes sense. Named the Cancer Prevention Center Pr Thierry Philip, the building pays tribute to the former director of the Léon Bérard Center, a pioneer in prevention long before it became a central topic. Today, the numbers speak for themselves.
s : nearly 40% of cancers are linked to avoidable factors. In other words, better understanding your environment, diet, or habits can literally save lives.Prevention, early detection, support: a 360° approach
Here, prevention is offered at all levels. The center provides primary prevention to act upstream, secondary prevention through screening, and tertiary prevention to prevent recurrences or the emergence of new cancers. Gynecological, dermatological, colorectal consultations, nutritional support, oncogenetics, or follow-up after cancer: everything is designed to suit each profile, each journey, and each concern.
The teams develop research programs on the environmental and genetic causes of cancers while rethinking communication methods to reach younger generations. Goal: to talk about prevention without moralizing, to inform without causing anxiety.r, and give everyone the tools to take control of their health.
Source: Actu Lyon