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Combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer in Hospital Oberberg Waldbrol

Hospital Oberberg Waldbrol

Waldbrоl, Germany
Program id # 286381
Doctor photo
Dr. med. Ute Becker
Department of Oncology and Hematology
Specialized in: oncology, hematology
Specialization

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • review of medical records
  • physical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
    • TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
    • indicators of blood coagulation
  • CT-planning of radiation therapy
  • full course of radiation therapy
  • individual plan of the chemotherapy
    (the cost of medicines is included)  
  • symptomatic treatment
  • cost of essential medicines and materials
  • nursing services
  • control examinations
  • consultations of related specialists

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 complete blood count, laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function. Based on the received results, the physician will elaborate the chemotherapy regimen, conduct radiotherapy planning with the help of CT or MRI, make the permanent tattoo marks on the skin and conduct CT simulation in order to assess the accuracy of the rays and the radiation dose. If necessary, related medical specialists will be involved in the elaboration of a treatment regimen (tumor board).

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. At each visit, the physician will assess your general condition and the marks on the skin. After that, you will be placed in a shielded radiation therapy room, on a special table.

Each radiation therapy session lasts less than half an hour (including preparation). All this time, doctors and nurses are monitoring your condition, you can communicate with them through a loudspeaker. The procedure is completely painless. Depending on the planned course of treatment, you will visit the hospital from 1 to 3-5 times a week.

During the chemotherapy session, 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 completion of the chemotherapy and radiation therapy course, you will undergo control examinations aimed at assessing your condition and efficacy of treatment. After that you will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further follow-up and treatment. In the future, you will be able to have a distant consultation with your attending physician and schedule the next course of treatment, 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 Oncology and Hematology at the Hospital Oberberg Waldbrol provides medical care for patients with cancer of the internal organs and hematopoietic system. The department's doctors are highly competent in the treatment of lung cancer, lymph node cancer, leukemia, and gastrointestinal cancer. The specialists also demonstrate success in the treatment of prostate, kidney, bone, and soft tissue cancers. An innovative approach to treatment involves tumor genetic testing to identify individual molecular targets, the impact of which will inhibit tumor growth and metastasis. The department's doctors also provide palliative care to patients with incurable cancers. The department's doctors offer patients treatment programs adapted to their clinical case, including the use of antibodies and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Thanks to the high professional competence of the physicians, the patients of the medical facility also receive safe and effective chemotherapy with minimal side effects. All treatment regimens are elaborated by the interdisciplinary team of the Cancer Center Oberberg. Medical care may be provided both on an outpatient and inpatient basis. The department has 30 beds for the hospitalization of patients. The Head Physician of the department is Dr. med. Ute Becker.

Lung cancer is one of the most common oncological diseases. A patient with this pathology has a malignant tumor formed from bronchial epithelial cells. Like many oncological pathologies, lung cancer in its early stages is asymptomatic, as a result of which patients often seek medical attention when the tumor has reached a significant size or spread to other organs. The primary diagnostic method for suspected lung cancer is a chest X-ray. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography can more accurately determine the size, location, and spread of the tumor process. As a rule, during the diagnostics for lung cancer, the patients also undergo bronchoscopy (an endoscopic procedure). This method allows for a visual assessment of the condition of the upper and lower respiratory tracts, as well as the sampling of tumor tissues (biopsy) for a follow-up histological examination. Having complete clinical data on the patient in hand, a board of doctors consisting of oncologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, radiation therapists, radiologists, and other experts begins to develop a treatment regimen. Surgery is the most effective treatment method, the extent of which depends on the stage of the malignancy. The treatment regimen usually includes conservative methods such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. In cases of unresectable tumors, chemotherapy and radiation therapy come to the fore.

The department's specialists regularly deal with colon cancer treatment. Patients with this diagnosis receive medical care at a specialized center certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG). Colon cancer progresses relatively slowly and rarely manifests itself in the early stages, when patients have the highest chances of a complete cure. As for the treatment of this pathology, the department's specialists give preference to a comprehensive approach. Oncologists, surgeons, radiation therapists, gastroenterologists, and other experts work with the patient. In most cases, the first-line treatment is tumor resection surgery. Small colon tumors in their early stages can often be removed using endoscopic techniques. If endoscopic methods are not advisable, doctors may consider minimally invasive surgery. In the most complex clinical cases, the specialists perform extensive resections with the removal of the affected area of the colon, rectum, and anus with the formation of a colostomy. A treatment regimen also includes other therapeutic procedures aimed at the complete destruction of malignant cells in the body and recurrence prevention. An integral part of the therapeutic process is chemotherapy. Radiation therapy may often be prescribed as well. In advanced stages, colon cancer may become resistant to chemotherapy drugs and targeted therapy, continuing to progress rapidly. In such cases, the department's oncologists resort to immunotherapy. This is an innovative treatment method, the essence of which is to activate the patient's own immune system to destroy tumor cells. 

The department demonstrates excellent results in the treatment of leukemia (blood cancer). Leukemia can be acute or chronic. Symptoms of acute leukemia manifest themselves relatively early, and in chronic leukemia, they appear much later. The department's specialists have vast experience in the treatment of all types of leukemia: acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. To confirm the diagnosis of leukemia, the doctors of the medical facility perform comprehensive laboratory diagnostics, including a complete blood count and a blood biochemistry test, as well as a bone marrow puncture with a follow-up histological examination. The diagnostics also often include abdominal ultrasound scans and chest X-rays. In some cases, CT and/or MRI may be required. As for the treatment, chemotherapy is the primary method. In many cases, the department's oncologists prefer polychemotherapy with the simultaneous use of several cytotoxic drugs. Radiation therapy and targeted therapy are often used as second-line treatments, and in the most complex clinical cases, a bone marrow transplant is a good chance for recovery. In cases of acute leukemia, treatment should begin immediately because this type of cancer is characterized by rapid progression and can lead to death in just a few months. As a rule, acute leukemia is treated on an inpatient basis, while patients with chronic forms receive therapy on an outpatient basis without a mandatory hospital stay.

Since a cancer diagnosis often causes severe emotional distress for patients and their close ones, psycho-oncological care is an integral part of treatment. The efforts of psychologists are aimed at combating fears and anxiety and creating a positive attitude towards a successful treatment outcome. Psychological support is also provided to the patient's relatives, if required. There is also the opportunity to communicate with patients with similar diagnoses in self-help groups.

The department specializes in the treatment of the following diseases:

  • Lung cancer
  • Colon cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Rectal cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Uterine cancer and cervical cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Bone and soft tissue malignant tumors
  • Head and neck malignant tumors
  • Acute and chronic leukemias
  • Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas
  • Other oncological and hematological diseases

The department's therapeutic options include:

  • Surgical treatment (in collaboration with highly specialized surgeons)
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Target therapy
  • Antibody therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Other treatment methods

Photo of the doctor: (c) Klinikum Oberberg GmbH

About hospital

The Hospital Oberberg Waldbrol is a progressive medical facility with a priority focus on effective treatment and high-quality patient care. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Bonn, which guarantees direct access to medical innovations. 

The medical staff of the hospital applies an individual approach to each patient, which allows the doctors to achieve the optimal treatment result. The hospital employs 550 highly qualified specialists who regularly undergo advanced training courses. The doctors of the hospital take part in both national and international congresses, which helps them stay informed on medical innovations and share personal clinical experience with their colleagues.

The hospital has 275 beds for inpatient treatment. It is worth noting that recently the hospital has been significantly restored, and therefore, in addition to the innovative equipment and competent personnel, the medical facility has advanced infrastructure and a modern design of the patient rooms.

The hospital includes the Center of Excellence for Vascular Surgery Oberberg, the only medical facility in the region, which offers high-precision diagnostics and effective treatment of all vascular diseases. It uses both conservative and classic surgical and interventional (for example, balloon catheterization) techniques.

In addition, the hospital has one of the most advanced systems for computed tomography (CT), which allows the doctors to get instant images with minimal radiation exposure to the body.

Photo: (c) depositphotos

Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the Hospital Oberberg Waldbrol live in cozy and comfortable rooms designed in light colors. Each patient room has a shower and a toilet. The furnishings of a standard room include an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table with a pull-out tray, a wardrobe for storing clothes, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV, and a telephone. Wi-Fi is also available in the patient rooms.

The hospital also has enhanced-comfort rooms, which additionally include a refrigerator, a safe, and upholstered furniture. The bathroom has a hairdryer, bathrobe, toiletries, and towels.

Meals and Menus

The patients at the clinic are offered a daily choice of three menus. If, for some reason, you do not eat all the foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff of your food preferences prior to treatment.

The hospital also houses a cozy cafe that serves complex breakfasts and lunches, tasty main courses, and salads. The menu also includes a wide variety of desserts and hot drinks.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Toilet

Shower

Wi-Fi

TV

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.