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 of blood coagulation
- tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9, CA125)
- individual plan of the chemotherapy
(the cost of medicines is included) - symptomatic treatment
- nursing services
- control examinations
- consultations of related specialists
- recommendations for further treatment
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 laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function, ultrasound scan. Based on the received results, the doctor will elaborate the chemotherapy regimen. If necessary, related medical specialists will be involved in the elaboration of a treatment regimen (tumor board).
Chemotherapy is carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. 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 course of chemotherapy, you will stay under medical supervision in the ward for a few more hours. If your general condition is good, your doctor will allow you to leave the hospital. You will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further treatment. In the future, you will be able to have a distant consultation with your attending physician and schedule the next course of chemotherapy, 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 rating of 2017, the Department of Internal Medicine III at the Sana Hospital Duisburg ranks among the top German departments specializing in colon cancer treatment!
The Department of Internal Medicine III (Oncology and Hematology) at the Sana Hospital Duisburg deals with the treatment of all cancers, as well as diseases of blood and blood-forming organs. The department offers all modern diagnostic and treatment methods. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Petrasch.
The range of diagnostic services of the department includes CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging, bone scan, bone marrow puncture, sonography, endoscopy of the lungs and gastrointestinal tract, including ultrasound-guided punctures in the lungs and upper abdomen (in cooperation with relevant departments). The treatment involves the use of all available methods, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antibody treatment, nutritional counseling and diet therapy, as well as alternative relaxation therapy.
The treatment programs for cancer patients are developed during the weekly tumor boards in collaboration with the colleagues from all departments and private practitioners. A special focus is placed on the treatment of cancer of the lung, gastrointestinal tract and brain, as well as on bone marrow diseases and blood cancer. The department offers all methods of chemotherapy, including the treatment of acute leukemia, antibody therapy and therapy with the use of EGFR antagonists.
The cornerstone of patient care is patient-oriented medicine. Therefore, the medical team of the department always gives priority to the patient’s quality of life.
The range of medical services of the Department of Hematology and Oncology includes:
- Treatment of blood poisoning/sepsis
- Diagnosis and treatment of clotting disorders
- Diagnosis and treatment of hematological diseases (anemias, thrombophilias etc.)
- Diagnosis and treatment of cancers
- Systemic therapy (chemotherapy, molecular therapy, immunotherapy) of all solid tumors and hematological neoplasias
- Maintenance treatment
- Palliative comprehensive care
- Diagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumors
- Interdisciplinary postoperative oncological monitoring
- Palliative care
- Transfusion medicine
Photo of the doctor: (c) Sana Kliniken Duisburg
About hospital
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital treated 21,403 inpatients, 1,149 partially inpatients and 51,751 outpatients.
The hospital is the maximum care center, since almost all disciplines are represented here as independent departments. The departments specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of both common pathologies and specific diseases or groups of patients. The hospital provides its services for patients of all age groups, starting from the birth in the Department of Obstetrics, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, then in the departments for adults up to the treatment of elderly patients in the Department of Geriatrics. The hospital has a unique medical competence and medical centers with special equipment in order to ensure an optimal and multidisciplinary treatment.
The Hospital Duisburg is an academic teaching hospital at the University of Duisburg-Essen with the maximum care (Level 1) Perinatal Center, as well as the Neuro Center with a special focus in the field of oncology. The interdisciplinary Emergency Department, two Intensive Care Units and an Intermediate Care Station offer their services as well. In addition, the hospital has an interregional Stroke Unit with 8 monitored beds, the Unit for Early Neurological Rehabilitation (Level B) with 30 inpatient beds and the accredited Sleep Laboratory with 4 beds.
All activities of the hospital are focused on the patient with their worries and fears; great attention is paid to the patient’s life situation and history. All actions and efforts of the employees of the hospital are made to improve a personal health of each patient. The success rate of the hospital is manifested by satisfaction of both patients and their relatives.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The rooms in the Sana Clinic, Duisburg, meet the strict German standards. The essential safety equipment can be found in each patient room. There are also private bathrooms in all rooms. There are also the electric beds that can be adjusted according to the patient’s needs and habits. The orthopaedic mattresses on the beds provide adequate support for the spine during sleep. You can also use various devices in the room such as a laptop, unless you disturb the other patient in the room. Wi-Fi connection can be provided upon request.
The clinic offers single and double rooms. If you choose a single room, an accompanying person will be able to stay with you. A double room is shared with a patient of the same gender.
The enhanced comfort rooms are equipped with a safety box, a fridge and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, 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
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.