The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- case history collection
- general clinical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- blood glucose level
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators of blood coagulation
- abdominal ultrasound scan
- CT/MRI scans
- gastroscopy, if indicated
- chemotherapy
- radiation therapy
- symptomatic treatment
- cost of essential medicines
- nursing services
- cost of essential medicines and materials
- consultations of leading experts
- 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 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)
Service
You may also book:
About the department
The Department of Oncology and Hematology at the Max Grundig Clinic Buehl offers the full range of medical services in the areas of its specialization. The department's medical team admits patients with malignant tumors and diseases of the hematopoietic system. The clinical practice pays special attention to screening examinations, which are the best type of cancer prevention. Such a diagnosis allows the doctor to assess the risks of developing cancer in a patient or detect pathology at an initial stage, when there is still a chance for a full recovery. The department's therapeutic concept is based on the use of classical treatment methods, for example, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, etc. However, oncologists also have reliable alternative therapies in their arsenal, which complement basic therapy. Depending on the complexity of the clinical case, the treatment can take place both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Clemens Unger.
When admitted to the department, the patient undergoes the comprehensive diagnosis. The department has advanced diagnostic equipment, which allows the doctors to detect the slightest abnormalities in the body that plays an important role in detecting cancer. After consulting with the patient and studying his medical history, he is appointed the necessary set of diagnostic tests, which can include extended laboratory diagnostics, ultrasound scanning, radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, endoscopic diagnostic procedures, etc. Many patients are admitted to the department without any health complaints in order to undergo a screening examination, which helps them to assess the possibility of risks of developing cancer and take the necessary preventive measures.
The department provides not only the treatment of cancer and blood diseases, but also high quality follow-up care after the main treatment of pathology. Key attention is paid to follow-up examinations in order to prevent recurrence. In addition, the department's medical team has the necessary experience and qualifications to restore the body after treatment. Competent psychologists are actively involved in the therapeutic process to help the patient cope with emotional shock, stress and depressive conditions, which often occur both in patients who have just got to know their diagnosis of cancer and in those who are at the final stage of therapy.
It should be noted that the department's specialists are distinguished by the highest professionalism and vast experience in the field of medical treatment and care of patients suffering from oncological diseases. The doctors not only use the entire arsenal of diagnostic and therapeutic methods to restore the patient's health, but also support him morally, show understanding and humanity.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care for the patients with the following cancers
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Bladder cancer
- Diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care for the patients with the following diseases of the hematopoietic system
- Chronic anemias
- Chronic leukemias
- Iron deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency (special focus on the detection of the causes of pathological conditions)
- Pathological conditions after bone marrow transplantation
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Prof. Dr. med. Clemens Unger is the Head of the Department of Oncology and Hematology at the Max Grundig Clinic Buehl. The specialist received his medical education at the University of Goettingen (1972-1978). After defending his doctoral thesis, he worked as Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry. From 1980 to 1988, Dr. Clemens Unger underwent specialized training in Internal Medicine, Oncology and Hematology followed by habilitation.
From 1993 to 2011, Prof. Unger held the position of Сhief Physician in the Department of Oncology at the University Hospital Freiburg, and in 2011 he headed the Cancer Center Freiburg.
Prof. Dr. med. Clemens Unger is a member of many international specialized societies, as well as the winner of many awards and honors.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Max Grundig Klinik Bühlerhöhe
About hospital
For over 30 years, the Max Grundig Clinic Buehl has enjoyed the status of one of the best medical centers not only in Germany but throughout Europe. The clinic was founded by Max Grundig, a legendary man whose work has always been aimed at the well-being of society. The medical complex still honors long traditions and adheres to a unique concept, which implies taking care not only of a person's physical health, but also of his peace of mind, which in combination ensures the achievement of the best result of therapy. The clinic specializes in rehabilitation, diagnostic and therapeutic services. It is worth noting that the main methods of medical care are not drugs and other classical types of treatment, but special therapeutic exercises, an individually selected diet, hydrotherapy, massage, inhalation, phototherapy, heat therapy, climatotherapy, etc.
The medical facility presents such medical specialties as cardiology, angiology, gastroenterology, oncology, rheumatology, nephrology, orthopedics and psychosomatics. The health facility has a powerful medical and technical base, as well as top-class professional staff, thanks to which it can provide patients with high quality medical services of the European level. The work of the medical complex is based on a combination of innovative medical technologies, an individual approach to each patient and high quality medical services. The doctors of the clinic are convinced that a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis is the key to a successful treatment outcome. The main task of the specialists of the medical center is to detect or exclude the disease at its initial stage, which significantly increases the patient's chances of recovery. The clinic boasts excellent state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment: 128-slice CT scanner, 3T MRI scanner, in-house laboratory for performing the widest range of laboratory tests, the section for endoscopic diagnostics, state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment, etc. The clinic also provides special preventive Check-up programs – basic and enhanced diagnostic packages for the assessment of the patient's general health, detection of potential health risks and their effective elimination.
A distinctive feature of the clinic is its location near Baden-Baden, in the picturesque Black Forest at 800 meters above sea level. The clinic is located in the building of a former castle hotel surrounded by a beautiful park and a century-old forest. The picturesque location of the clinic makes it an ideal place for relaxation, restoration of health and vitality of the body. In addition, the level of comfort in the clinic and the quality of service are not inferior to luxury five-star hotels. The medical complex offers a helicopter landing site, parking for cars, a golf course, specially equipped tracks for horse and bicycle rides, an advanced fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a solarium, a bathhouse, a beauty and wellness center.
Photo: (с) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Max Grundig Clinic Buehl live in single patient rooms, the design of which is more similar to a top-class five-star hotel. Double rooms are designed to accommodate a patient with an accompanying person. All patient rooms are quite spacious and well furnished, including a comfortable French bed, a flat-screen TV and a telephone. The patient rooms are mostly designed in an exquisite classic style. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet, towels and bathrobe. The windows of the patient rooms offer an amazing view of the picturesque parkland where the clinic is located. Some of the patient rooms have balconies.
If desired, the patients can live in enhanced comfort rooms – "Max Grundig" junior suite and suite with an area of 60 square meters and 150 square meters. The suites have their own roof terraces, a Jacuzzi bath, an office and a conference room. The design of these rooms is particularly elegant and will easily satisfy the most demanding requirements of the patients accustomed to a high level of comfort.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the clinic are offered delicious and healthy meals. The menu includes both gourmet cuisine, as well as usual home-like dishes cooked of the freshest seasonal products available in the region. The renowned German chef Alexander Bernhard is responsible for the quality of the food. He worked in the best Michelin-rated restaurants in Austria, Monaco, Germany and Switzerland. Together with his team, Alexander Bernhard has developed many author's recipes, which make the patients of the clinic happy every day. Obviously, the restaurant of the clinic offers a large number of dietary dishes, which will please even gourmets. In addition, the medical complex has 3 bars with a wide range of drinks and snacks.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.