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Chemotherapy in breast cancer in Marien Hospital Duesseldorf

Marien Hospital Duesseldorf

Duesseldorf, Germany
Program id # 466358
Doctor photo
Dr. med. Susanne Findt
Department of Mammology
Specialized in: mammology
Specialization Curriculum vitae

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • physical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • TSH-basal
    • tumor markers
    • inflammation indicators
    • indicators of blood coagulation
  • MRI scan of the breast
  • mammography
  • breast sonography 
  • testing for ER and PR
  • HER2 status
  • Oncotype DX test (if indicated, additional cost is 4000 €)
  • Mammaprint test (if indicated, additional cost is 3000 €)
  • consultations of related specialists
  • 1 curse of chemotherapy 
  • nursing services
  • explanation of individual treatment plan

How program is carried out

During the first visit, the doctor will conduct a clinical examination and go through the results of previous laboratory tests and instrumental examinations. After that, you will undergo an additional examination, including laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function, ultrasound scan. Based on the received results, the doctor will elaborate the chemotherapy regimen. If necessary, related medical specialists will be involved in the elaboration of a treatment regimen (tumor board).

Chemotherapy is carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. After the placement of a venous catheter, you will stay in a comfortable ward. An infusion system will be connected to the catheter, through which the required drug or a drug combination will be administered. All drugs are administered by intravenous drip, slowly, so the total duration of the infusion can be up to several hours. All this time, doctors and nurses will monitor your health condition closely.

After the course of chemotherapy, you will stay under medical supervision in the ward for a few more hours. If your general condition is good, your doctor will allow you to leave the hospital. You will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further treatment. In the future, you will be able to have a distant consultation with your attending physician and schedule the next course of chemotherapy, if necessary.

Required documents

  • Medical records
  • MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
  • Biopsy results (if available)

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About the department

The Department of Mammology at the Marien Hospital Duesseldorf offers the widest range of services for the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of breast diseases. The main area of ​​the department's specialization is the detection and treatment of breast cancer – the department is certified by the German Cancer Society. The doctors of the medical facility are also competent in the treatment of benign breast diseases and correction of breast malformations, including in men (gynecomastia). Patients are offered special screening programs for breast cancer, which allow excluding the presence of pathology or detecting it in the early stage, which significantly increases the chances of a full recovery. The team of the department's breast specialists uses modern clinical protocols to achieve effective treatment outcomes. The department provides both conservative therapy and surgical treatment, including reconstructive plastic surgery using implants and autologous tissues. The treatment regimen is developed individually, based on a particular clinical case. The Head Physician of the department is Dr. med. Susanne Findt.

The department's team of doctors has long experience in the treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant pathologies in women, and, unfortunately, the number of patients with this diagnosis is steadily increasing every year. The department carries out comprehensive screening examinations to detect oncology in the early stage, when it is best treated. However, many women do not undergo regular check-ups with a breast specialist, so breast cancer is diagnosed in the advanced stage. In this case, patients require radical treatment, including breast removal surgery. The department offers excellent diagnostic options for patients with suspected breast cancer: high-resolution ultrasound scans, including color Doppler ultrasound and elastography, mammography, tomosynthesis, magnetic resonance imaging, needle biopsy and other tests. Thus, the doctors have in their arsenal all the necessary resources to detect breast cancer, as well as to accurately determine the stage of the oncological process. To treat breast cancer, the specialists of the medical facility resort to conservative and surgical methods. In most cases, it is impossible to cure the disease without surgery. The extent of the intervention is determined depending on the stage of breast cancer. In the advanced stages, mastectomy (total breast removal) is often required, but still the department's surgeons often manage to avoid radical surgery and save the breast. After mastectomy, the breasts can be restored with the help of plastic surgery. Whenever required, surgical treatment is supplemented with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, antibody therapy, antihormone therapy, immunotherapy, etc. In addition, every woman receives competent psychological assistance to normalize her psycho-emotional state caused by the onset of pathology.

Many patients of the department are diagnosed with benign breast diseases: cysts, fibroadenomas, lipomas, mastopathy, mastitis and others. To treat benign pathologies, conservative methods are usually sufficient, but in some clinical cases, minor surgical interventions may also be required. In addition, the department's doctors are competent in the treatment of gynecomastia (abnormal breast enlargement in men). The treatment of pathology usually involves the use of medicines, for example, medicines to reduce the production of prolactin, and if drug therapy is ineffective, surgery is performed.

The department's range of diagnostic and therapeutic options includes:

  • Diagnostic services
    • High-resolution ultrasound, including color Doppler and elastography
    • Mammography
    • Tomosynthesis
    • Magnetic resonance imaging
    • Needle biopsy under the guidance of ultrasound, MRI or mammography
    • "Second opinion"
  • Therapeutic services
    • Surgery
      • Organ-preserving breast cancer surgery
      • Mastectomy (breast removal) with immediate or delayed reconstruction using implants or autologous tissues
      • Preventive breast removal with immediate reconstruction with a family history of breast cancer
      • Breast plastic surgery for medical indications
        • Contouring plastic surgery
        • Breast reshaping
        • Breast reduction and augmentation
        • Nipple reconstruction
      • Treatment of breast cancer and gynecomastia in men
      • Surgery for benign breast tumors
    • Conservative therapy
      • Drug therapy
      • Systemic therapy
        • Chemotherapy
        • Antibody therapy (targeted therapy)
        • Antihormone therapy
        • Immunotherapy (if clinically indicated)
      • Radiation therapy
        • Classical and hypofractionated irradiation
        • Radiation therapy to irradiate metastases
        • Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT)
        • Palliative radiation therapy
  • Other medical services

Curriculum vitae

Professional Career

  • 01.09.2020 Head Physician in the Department of Mammology at the Marien Hospital Duesseldorf.
  • 01.2015 - 08.2020 Head Physician in the Department of Gynecology and Mammology at the Evangelical Hospital Wesel.
  • 10.2013 - 12.2014 Managing Senior Physician in the Department of Gynecology and Mammology at the Evangelical Hospital Wesel.
  • 2003 - 2013 Senior Physician in the Department of Mammology and Level I Center for Perinatal Medicine at the Elisabeth Hospital Essen.
  • 1997 - 2003 Assistant Physician in the Department of Mammology and Level I Center for Perinatal Medicine, after board certification – Senior Physician at the Marien Hospital Wesel.
  • 1993 - 1997 Intern and Assistant Physician in the St. Johannes Hospital, Hagen, specialization in mammology and surgical treatment of breast pathologies.

Board Certification and Specialization

  • Board Certification in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
  • Specialization in Gynecologic Oncology.
  • Specialization in Breast Surgery.

University Education, Certificates and Qualifications

  • 09.2021 Advanced training (over 60 months) in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
  • 2020 Qualification in Medical Genetic Counseling.
  • 2019 Certificate of the German Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM) in the field of breast ultrasound scanning.
  • 2018 Qualification in Oncology at the OnkoZert Cancer Center.
  • 2014 Diploma in Colposcopy.
  • Since 2013 Research Fellow.
  • 2012 Master's Certificate in Mammology of the European Academy of Senology (EAOS).
  • 2012 Certificate in Minimally Invasive Surgery II.
  • 2011 Specialist in Gynecologic Oncology.
  • 2011 Senior Breast Surgeon, German Cancer Society, DKG.
  • 2011 Working Group on Urogynecology and Plastic Reconstruction of the Pelvic Floor (AGUB).
  • Since 2003 Internships in surgical treatment of breast pathologies in Essen, Duisburg, Duesseldorf and Berlin.
  • 2003 Internship in surgery under direction of Prof. Reisenauer, University of Tuebingen.
  • 1998 Doctoral Degree at the Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf.
  • 1997 Board certification in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
  • 1993 Admission to medical practice.
  • Study of Human Medicine at the Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf.
  • Study of History and Sociology at the Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf.
  • Lectures at advanced training courses for practicing physicians.

Photo of the doctor: (c) Marien Hospital Düsseldorf

About hospital

The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, but the level of medical care has become fundamentally different: a small hospital has been transformed into a multidisciplinary medical center with 11 internal departments, institutes and 7 interdisciplinary centers. Thus, patients can receive a comprehensive diagnostic examination and treatment under one roof. The medical facility is an academic hospital, so patients have access to innovative achievements in the field of modern medicine and receive the most effective treatment.

The hospital has 437 beds for inpatient treatment. It provides first-class medical services to 63,000 patients every year. The doctors and nursing staff of the hospital strive to provide each patient with customized treatment, taking into account their wishes and needs. In addition to providing top-class medical care, the specialists pay attention to the humane attitude towards patients and their life situation. Doctors devote enough time to personal communication with patients and support them in every possible way on their path to recovery.

The team of the hospital consists of competent doctors who are the best professionals in their medical field. They all work in interdisciplinary cooperation. In their clinical practice, doctors use state-of-the-art equipment, the very latest technologies, as well as innovative treatment methods, which in combination allows achieving optimal treatment outcomes.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the Marien Hospital Duesseldorf live in comfortable patient rooms equipped with everything necessary. The room furnishing includes a comfortable bed with an orthopedic mattress, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table, chairs, and a TV. The rooms are designed in light colors so that patients feel comfortable here. Each patient room also has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.

Meals and Menus

The patients of the hospital are offered a healthy and balanced three meals a day: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu also includes dietary and vegetarian dishes.

If for some reason you do not eat all the foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Shower
Toilet
TV
Wi-Fi

Religion

Religious services are available upon request.

Accompanying person

Your accompanying person may stay with you in your patient room or at the hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.

Hotel

You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our managers will support you for selecting the best option.