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The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- tumor marker
- CT planning of radiation therapy
- a full course of conventional of radiation therapy
- symptomatic treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- consultation of related specialists
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:
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.