Cancer Prevention Event in Metz – March 7, 2026

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, three students from the Environmental Engineering master’s program at Metz – Emma Vauzelle, Bérénice Mathot and Marie Henninot – are organizing a community health fair focused on cancer prevention at the Centre Socio-Culturel de Magny from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

The event is being held in collaboration with I3D (Idées de Développement Durable), a student association at the University of Lorraine in Metz, and is part of the “À votre santé” (“To Your Health”) program. This collaborative program takes place throughout the Grand Est region during the month of March 2026, in partnership with Inserm Grand Est and Eléonore Govilas of the University of Lorraine.

The health fair will feature informational booths offering resources such as breast and testicular cancer self-examination demonstrations, opportunities for discussion, and details on cancer screening options. Attendees will likewise be able to meet with individuals involved in cancer advocacy and participate in 30-minute presentations on the latest scientific advancements.

• 10:30 AM: Presentation on skin cancer prevention, led by Dr. Anne-Marie PUYHARDY of the Student Health Service (SSE).
• 2:00 PM: Presentation on optimizing skin cancer diagnosis: Optical biopsy and molecular approaches, presented by Hélène DUBOIS-POT-SCHNEIDER – Professor at the CRAN UMR7039 laboratory.
• 3:00 PM: Presentation on gathering knowledge and dispelling common misconceptions about testicular cancer: analysis and action plan, led by Stan PIERRAT – President of the association Les Moustachus du Pays-Haut.

The Centre Socio-Culturel de Magny is located at 44 rue des Prêles in Magny, and is accessible by bus line L5, with a stop at Aubépine just a short walk from the venue.

Organizers emphasize that attending is an opportunity to learn, and that informed awareness is a crucial first step toward action.