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Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Treatment in Germany

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Best hospitals and doctors for soft tissue sarcoma treatment in Germany

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for soft tissue sarcoma
2465
Treatment of soft tissue sarcoma with chemotherapy (1 course)
12951.33
Treatment of soft tissue sarcoma with proton therapy
85632
Treatment of soft tissue sarcoma with radiotherapy
14064
Cancer rehabilitation
0.00
Vivantes Neukölln Hospital Berlin
Germany, Berlin

Vivantes Neukölln Hospital Berlin

Overall rating10 / 10
The Vivantes Neukölln Hospital is the maximum care hospital and one of the largest healthcare facilities in Berlin.  There are more than 20 specialized departments and centers, including pediatric departments. In total, the hospital has 1,200 beds. The hospital uses innovative technologies and the latest treatments, as
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Germany, Krefeld

HELIOS Clinic Krefeld

Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
Brothers of Mercy Hospital Munich
Germany, Munich

Brothers of Mercy Hospital Munich

Overall rating10 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, the Brothers of Mercy Hospital Munich ranks among the top German hospitals in the Federal State of Bavaria! The hospital is a modern medical facility with the highest level of medical care and long traditions. The hospital operates on the basis of the Technical University of Munich and the German
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Marien Hospital Duesseldorf
Germany, Duesseldorf

Marien Hospital Duesseldorf

Overall rating9.5 / 10
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, b
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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Charite University Hospital Berlin
Germany, Berlin

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Overall rating9 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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University Hospital Ulm
Germany, Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Germany, Dresden

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Overall rating9.1 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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University Hospital Marburg UKGM
Germany, Marburg

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

Overall rating8.6 / 10
The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Germany, Frankfurt am Main

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Overall rating10 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital RWTH Aachen
Germany, Aachen

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Germany, Halle

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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University Hospital Jena
Germany, Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Heidelberg
Germany, Heidelberg

University Hospital Heidelberg

Overall rating9.8 / 10
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany, Hamburg

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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University Hospital Würzburg
Germany, Würzburg

University Hospital Würzburg

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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Soft tissue sarcoma is a group of tumors, of various histological types, that grow from adipose and muscle tissue, synovial membranes, blood vessels, nerve endings and other soft tissues. There are more than 100 histological types of sarcoma. These oncological diseases can develop at any age but most cases of pathology are diagnosed in people over the age of 55. The treatment of soft tissue sarcoma in Germany involves the use of extremely advanced techniques, including organ-preserving surgery, proton therapy, isolated limb chemoperfusion and targeted therapy.

Content

  1. Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma at Different Stages
  2. Proton Therapy for Sarcoma
  3. Organization of Treatment Abroad

The basis of treatment is the surgical technique. Before and after surgery, additional methods may be prescribed: radiation therapy, systemic chemotherapy, isolated limb chemoperfusion. In advanced stages of the disease, targeted therapy can be used.

The best clinics for the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma are Vivantes Neukölln Hospital Berlin, University Hospital Essen, University Hospital of Ludwig and Maximilian University of Munich.

You are welcome to leave your request on the Booking Health website and we will help you successfully undergo sarcoma treatment in Germany. The specialists of the Booking Health Company will select the most suitable hospital and surgeon, draw up a preliminary treatment plan, take care of flights and accommodation and arrange medical insurance. You will receive a personal interpreter and medical coordinator for the entire period of treatment.

Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma at Different Stages

 

Stage 1 of the disease includes the presence of non-aggressive sarcomas up to 5cm in size. Only a surgical technique is required for the treatment of the disease at this stage. The doctor removes the tumor with the capture of healthy tissue too. With negative resection margins (absence of tumor tissue at the border of the incision), the treatment is complete at this point. There is a high probability that the tumor will not recur in the future.

If the resection margins are positive, the treatment options are as follows: 

  • repeated surgery; 
  • radiation therapy.

Sometimes the tumor is located in a place where it is difficult to remove it completely with sufficient indentation, for example, on the head, neck and in the abdominal cavity. In these situations, doctors may start treatment with radiation therapy and chemotherapy, to shrink the size of the neoplasm. In the future, doctors will look to try and perform the surgical intervention to completely remove it.

In most cases, doctors have to deal with soft tissue sarcoma at stages 2 or 3. These are high-grade tumors, larger than 5cm, often with lymph node metastases or a high risk of metastasis spread.

To treat these stages of the disease, doctors are required to remove not only the primary tumor but also regional lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are examined, this allows doctors to accurately determine the stage of the disease by identifying metastases and micrometastases. If the resection margins are negative and there are no metastases, then the patient will not need additional treatment after the surgical intervention. In other situations, radiation therapy is carried out in order to reduce the risk of recurrence.

With regards to large neoplasms of the extremities, the treatment may begin with chemoperfusion. Doctors perform a minor surgical procedure by connecting the blood vessels of the limb to a special device. An isolated circle of blood circulation is then formed through this. When passing through the device, the blood is saturated with oxygen and chemotherapy drugs are also added to it. They are delivered to the tumor in high doses but they do not enter the systemic circulation and do not cause systemic side effects. As a result, doctors manage to increase the dosage of drugs several times and reduce the size of the tumor before removing it. Once the procedure is completed, the vessels are sutured to restore natural blood circulation in the limb.

In Germany, doctors strive to save the limb in order to avoid disability. In very rare cases, it is necessary to resort to amputation.

Even at stage 4, some cases of the disease can still be cured. The most favorable form of the disease is considered to be soft tissue sarcoma with lung metastases. Doctors can remove the tumor and the part of the lung with metastases, to attempt to cure the disease completely. However, for most patients with stage 4 of the disease, chemotherapy and targeted therapy become the mainstay of treatment.

Proton Therapy for Sarcoma

 

Some specialized centers in Germany use proton therapy. Most foreign patients undergo this at the University Hospital Heidelberg or the University Hospital Essen. These hospitals offer large Proton Therapy Centers, with a moving gantry.

Proton therapy can be used in the following cases: 

  • to reduce the risk of recurrence after surgery; 
  • instead of surgery, if the tumor is inoperable or the person has severe illnesses that limit the possibilities of surgical treatment;
  • prior to surgery, to reduce the tumor and make it possible to remove it; 
  • at the advanced stage of the disease, to control the primary tumor and metastases. 

Proton therapy differs from conventional photon therapy, primarily in its safety. Protons emit almost no radiation when passing through healthy tissues, releasing most of their energy after reaching the target. Therefore, proton therapy causes post-radiation complications much less frequently.

Proton therapy is considered the most preferable treatment for soft tissue sarcoma in the following cases: 

  • irradiation of tumors that are located at a great distance from the surface of the skin;
  • treatment of children and young patients (the risk of developing secondary tumors associated with radiation is reduced by 4-8 times);
  • suppression of lung metastases.

Organization of Treatment Abroad

 

Booking Health is an international medical tourism agency which has been organizing the treatment of patients from 75 different countries, in leading clinics in Germany, for over 12 years.

With the Booking Health Company, you can undergo diagnostics and treatment of soft tissue sarcoma in Germany. The Booking Health website provides up-to-date information on the cost of the different types of treatment and you can easily compare the prices for diagnostics and treatment. Our medical advisors will recommend several suitable clinics from which you can choose from, where you can receive sarcoma treatment at the best price. With the Booking Health company, you entrust the restoration of your health to world-famous specialists.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Vadim Zhiliuk and Dr. Sergey Pashchenko. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!

 

Sources:

European Society for Medical Oncology

National Cancer Institute

MedicineNet