The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- blood smear
- ultrasound of spleen
- CT scan (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650 €)
- aspiration biopsy of bone marrow: (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 2500 €)
- immunohistochemical study
- cytogenetic analysis (Philadelphia chromosome detection)
- nursing services
- services of all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Bone marrow biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Hematology and Oncology at the Cancer Center Frankfurt am Main in cooperation with the Goethe University offers diagnostics and treatment of blood and bone marrow diseases (for example, lymphocytic leukemia and myeloid leukemia), as well as systemic cancer treatment (for example, lymphomas, tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, lungs and breast). Therapeutic options include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, etc. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Kai Uwe Chow.
The Chief Physician of the department, Prof. Chow, has exceptional experience in the treatment of hematological and oncological diseases, regularly participates in various specialized research projects and conferences. The goal of the department is to develop an optimal treatment regimen for each patient based on the latest medical achievements.
The service range of the department includes the diagnostics and treatment of the following diseases:
- Blood and bone marrow disease
- Chronic leukemia
- Plasmacytoma and multiple myeloma
- Malignant lymphomas (Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Urothelial cancer
- Lung cancer
- Gastrointestinal tumors
- Breast cancer
- Sarcomas
- And other hematologic and oncological diseases
Curriculum vitae
Professional experience
- PhD thesis defense and obtaining the title of Doctor of Medicine.
- 01/1996 Doctor trainee in the hospital at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Center for Internal Medicine, Hematology, Oncology.
- 07/1997 Admission to medical practice.
- 07/1997 Scientific Assistant Physician at the hospital of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Center for Internal Medicine, Hematology, Oncology.
- 07/2002 Therapist.
- 04/2003 Head of the Hematology and Immunology Laboratory.
- 11/2003 Doctoral dissertation defense, obtaining PD title and venia legendi in Internal Medicine.
- 01/2004 Specialization in Hematology and Internal Oncology.
- 01/2004 Senior Physician, Hematology and Oncology.
- 10/2004 Examination of the European Society of Medical Oncology.
- 10/2004 Clinical activities at the Medical Center (MVZ), interdisciplinary specialized Sachsenhausen Center (IFS), Frankfurt.
- 05/2006 Co-founder of the Cancer Center Frankfurt am Main in cooperation with the Goethe University.
- 01/2008 Board Member of the Cancer Center Rhein-Main.
- 04/2008 Right to provide advanced training for doctors issued by the Medical Association of the Federal State of Hesse, Hematology and Internal Oncology.
- 11/2008 Awarded the title of a Visiting Professor.
- 12/09 Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of the Frankfurt Foundation for Cancer Control.
Memberships in the Professional Societies
- 2002 German Society of Hematology and Oncology.
- 2004 European Society of Medical Oncology.
- 2004 South German Group on Hemoblastosis.
- 2004 Private practitioners specializing in Internal Oncology (NIO Hessen e.V.).
- 2007 Cancer Center Rhein-Main.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Ambulante Krebszentrum Schaubstraße (AKS)
About hospital
The Cancer Center Frankfurt am Main in cooperation with the Goethe University is a modern medical facility focused on providing first-class medical care in accordance with the very latest international recommendations. The center is part of the Cancer Center Network of Hesse (Kooperationsverbund des Hessischen Onkologiekonzepts). Advanced equipment, competent specialists with a long clinical experience and deep knowledge in the field of their specialization contribute to the fact that the center is one of the best of its kind in Germany.
Thanks to close and fruitful cooperation with the Goethe University, the Cancer Center offers its patients the most advanced scientific achievements and, accordingly, innovative treatments that can hardly be found in all German clinics and even in well-known, internationally renowned clinics.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Cancer Center Frankfurt am Main in cooperation with the Goethe University live in comfortable patient rooms made in a modern design. Each patient room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The room furnishing includes a comfortable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, TV and a telephone.
Meals and Menus
The patients are offered delicious and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, hearty lunch with a great choice of dishes and a light dinner.