The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical blood test
- general urine analysis
- tumor markers (AFP, CEA, СА-19-9)
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- abdominal ultrasound
- gastroscopy with biopsy
- CT/MRI of the abdomen (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200€)
- differential diagnosis with other gastroenterological diseases
- nursing services
- nutrition recommendations
- consultation of related specialists (tumor board)
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
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About the department
The Department of Gastroenterology at the Cancer Center Frankfurt am Main in cooperation with the Goethe University offers diagnostics and conservative, as well as outpatient surgical treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. The department specializes in cancer prevention, endoscopic studies of the stomach and intestines, endoscopic removal of malignant neoplasms, etc. Thanks to cooperation with the Goethe University, the very latest medical achievements are available for the treatment of patients. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Hans-Jörg Cordes.
Key attention is paid to the thorough diagnosis of oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal organs. To this end, sonography (including fibroscanning), CT/MRI of the abdominal organs, all types of endoscopic studies with biopsy, ultrasound-guided liver biopsy are available in the department. Mandatory histological examination of tissue samples provides accurate information about the type of tumor and allows planning an effective treatment.
Another important focus is the comprehensive prevention of oncopathology of the gastrointestinal organs. The examination is followed by the determination of a risk group for each patient, which takes into account genetic predisposition (cases of gastrointestinal cancer in relatives), chronic and background diseases, individual factors. The patients from the high-risk group undergo regular endoscopic examinations and a blood test for specific tumor markers (CA 242, CA 19-9).
The diagnostic and therapeutic range of services of the department includes the following options:
- Ultrasound of the abdominal organs
- Fibroscanning for the diagnosis of liver condition
- Esophagoscopy with biopsy
- Gastroscopy with biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Proctoscopy with biopsy
- Bowel cancer prevention
- Removal or ablation of polyps and other precancerous neoplasms
- Histological examination of the removed material
- Related laboratory tests
- Blood test for detecting CA 242, CA 19-9
- Biochemical blood test (liver sampling)
- Comprehensive stool analysis (in collaboration with specialized laboratories)
- Outpatient surgery
- Chemotherapy
- And other examinations and treatment methods
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.