Styria, October 23, 2026

On Friday, Johann Lafer spoke about his cancer and significant health improvements after his diagnosis was first made in 2023.

Johann Lafer looks back on a severe phase of illness. The diagnosis was first made in 2023. At the time, it revealed a disease that had a lasting impact on his further development and health.

The diagnosis in 2023

In an interview with Der Spiegel, Lafer spoke about his condition and treatment. He explained that switching from chemotherapy to immunotherapy had played a decisive role in significantly improving his health.

Lafer thus does not describe immunotherapy as a single treatment step, but as an important change in the entire course of therapy. His account therefore focuses both on the progression of his illness and the positive development of his health.