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Radiotherapy of esophageal cancer (280880) | University Hospital RWTH Aachen - BookingHealth
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Radiotherapy of esophageal cancer in University Hospital RWTH Aachen

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

Aachen, Germany
Program id # 280880
Doctor photo
Prof. Dr. med. Michael Johannes Eble
Department of Radiation Oncology and Radiotherapy
Specialized in: radiation oncology, radiotherapy

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • case history collection
  • general clinical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • general urine analysis
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
    • tumor markers
    • indicators of inflammation
    • indicators of blood coagulation
  • ultrasound of the abdomen
  • CT/MRI of chest and abdominal cavity
  • gastroscopy with biopsy, if indicated
  • course of radiotherapy
  • nursing services
  • consultations of all leading experts
  • elaboration 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 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).

Radiation therapy is 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.

After the completion of the 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

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Radiation Oncology and Radiotherapy at the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German medical facilities in the field of its specialization! 

The department offers all types of modern radiation therapy for the treatment of various oncological pathologies. The use of the very latest imaging techniques in the treatment planning allows to reduce the incidence and severity of side effects. All therapeutic procedures meet all relevant national and international protocols. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Michael Johannes Eble.

Particular importance in the department is paid to intraoperative irradiation using miniature linear accelerators, as well as fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy and radiosurgery (Gamma Knife treatment) for brain tumors. Another treatment priority is radiation therapy for prostate cancer using implantation of radioactive microsources ("seeds"). Radiation therapy requires high dose of radiation for successful prostate cancer treatment. When inserting radioactive microsources into the tissue, the radiation dose can be maximally focused and increased at the same time. The department has been carrying out this type of therapy since 1999, therefore, the doctors have rich clinical experience in this field. Iodine-125 is used (half-life is 60 days) as radionuclide. The implantation is carried out under the control of imaging devices.

The department's team of doctors makes every effort to ensure the highest quality of medical service. The department's therapeutic options include innovative cancer strategies. Thus, the department provides differentiated and the most effective radiation therapy, whereas due attention is also paid to radiation protection. In addition, the department's doctors are highly competent, as well as surround patients with care, understanding and respect.

The therapeutic services of the department include:

  • Stereotactic radiation therapy/head and body radiosurgery
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy
  • Differentiated radiation therapy for prostate cancer 
  • Combined radiation therapy and chemotherapy
  • Intraoperative radiation therapy
  • Implantation of radioactive microsources for prostate cancer treatment
  • Other types of radiation therapy

Photo of the doctor: (c) Uniklinik RWTH Aachen 


About hospital

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 accurate diagnostics, effective therapy and productive research activities within one specialized center.

The hospital has more than 60 departments, institutes and interdisciplinary centers. A competent team of professionals, consisting of more than 7,000 employees (more than 940 doctors, including about 95 professors), takes care of the patients' health. In addition, multidisciplinary teams of nurses, physiotherapists, as well as medical and technical staff are available here. The patients and respectful attitude to their social, cultural and religious affiliations are at the center of all employees' efforts.

The cornerstone of the successful clinical practice is the innovative technical base. The hospital offers the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Thus, the hospital has all the resources in order to provide top-class medical services.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the University Hospital RWTH Aachen live in comfortable single and double rooms. All patient rooms are designed with large windows, so one can enjoy a beautiful landscape view. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom. The standard room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a spacious wardrobe, a TV, a radio and a telephone. Also, there is Wi-Fi access.

Meals and Menus

The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If for any reason you do not eat all the foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV

Religion

Religious services are available upon request.

Accompanying person

During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a patient room or at the hotel of your choice.

Hotel

During the outpatient program, you can live at a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you to choose the most suitable options.

The hospital offers a full range of laboratory tests (general, hormonal, tests for infections, antibodies, tumor markers, etc.), genetic tests, various modifications of ultrasound scans, CT scans, MRI and PET / CT, angiography, myelography, biopsy and other examinations. Treatment with medications, endoscopic and robotic operations, stereotaxic interventions is carried out here, modern types of radiation therapy are also used. The hospital offers patients all the necessary therapeutic techniques.

  • Embolization of tumors and vascular malformations
  • Aortic surgery, including in children
  • Radiosurgical interventions in the head and body region
  • Cochlear implantation
  • Treatment of all types of sports injuries

These are pathologies of the brain and spinal cord, benign and malignant tumors of various localizations, congenital and acquired heart defects, joint pathologies, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, eye injuries, inflammatory skin diseases, allergies and other pathologies.

  • Oncology (EU Regional Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care Aachen)
  • Pediatric cardiac surgery
  • General and abdominal surgery
  • Plastic and burn surgery
  • Pediatric and adolescent medicine

Over 940 highly qualified doctors work at the hospital.