The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- case history collection
- general clinical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- differential blood count
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- CT/MRI scans of the whole body
- needle biopsy of the bone marrow
- spinal tap and examination of CSF
- examination by experts in:
- cardiology
- otolaryngology
- immunology
- ophthalmology
- radiation therapy of brain
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
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 inpatient procedure, with mandatory admission to the hospital. Before each session 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 have from 1 to 3-5 sessions of radiation therapy 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)
- Bone marrow biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Oncology and Hematology at the St. Lukas Clinic Solingen provides the full range of medical services in the areas of its specialization. The department conducts conservative treatment of solid tumors of various organs, benign and malignant blood diseases. Upon admission to the department, the patient undergoes a comprehensive examination, including modern laboratory and imaging tests, after which the oncologists accurately study the results. When developing a treatment regimen, doctors take into account not only the diagnosis and stage of the pathology, but also the individual needs and wishes of the patient. During treatment, patients receive highly competent psychological assistance. The department also provides palliative care. The experienced team of the department's doctors guarantees the professional application of all modern treatment methods in accordance with the very latest scientific and medical standards. The department is headed by Dr. med. Mustafa Kondakci.
The department admits patients with various oncological diseases: gastrointestinal cancer, breast cancer, cancer of the reproductive system, oral cavity, lungs, as well as rare solid malignant tumors. Hematologists often deal wiht the treatment of leukemias, myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic syndromes, lymph node cancer, and other diseases of the bone marrow and immune system.
The department's medical team makes sure that each patient receives optimal treatment, including classical treatment methods for fighting against oncology (for example, chemotherapy, hormone therapy) and complementary medicine methods: naturopathy, diet therapy, therapeutic exercises and others. The specialists make every effort to achieve a high-quality result – a complete cure for cancer or a stable remission.
The department's doctors have unique experience in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The St. Lukas Clinic Solingen, along with the Heidelberg University, form the Center of Excellence for Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Thus, the very latest developments and the most effective treatment methods for the patients with this pathology are available here.
The department is rightly proud of its excellent results in the treatment of colon and pancreatic cancer. The patients with these types of cancer receive medical care in highly specialized centers that are part of the department and certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 standards. In most cases, the main treatment for colon and pancreatic cancer is a surgical intervention, if possible, minimally invasive. Operations for the resection of colon and pancreatic malignancies are performed by highly qualified surgeons, for whom the priority is not only the complete tumor resection, but also the maximum preservation of the function of the affected organ in order to maintain a high quality of life for the patient. Depending on the particular clinical case, conservative treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy, is also conducted before and/or after surgery. The patients with advanced colon and pancreatic cancer receive palliative care and pain management.
The department's specialization includes:
- Hematology
- Diagnostics and treatment of malignant blood diseases: leukemia, myeloproliferative syndromes, myelodysplasia, lymphomas (lymph node tumors)
- Diagnostics and treatment of benign blood diseases: hematopoietic disorders, coagulation disorders
- Oncology
- Diagnostics and treatment of gastrointestinal cancer (special focus on bowel and pancreatic cancer treatment)
- Diagnostics and treatment of breast cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of cancer of the reproductive system in women and men
- Diagnostics and treatment of oral cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of lung cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of rare solid malignant tumors
- Diagnostics and treatment of other oncological and hematological diseases
The department's range of therapeutic services includes:
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Maintenance therapy
- Complementary medicine methods, including diet therapy and evidence-based naturopathic methods
- Pain management
- Palliative care
- Psycho-oncological care
- Other treatment methods
Curriculum vitae
Since February 2021, Dr. med. Mustafa Kondakci has been the Head Physician of the Department of Oncology and Hematology at the St. Lukas Clinic Solingen. Prior to this, the specialist worked as a Senior Physician in the Department of Hematology and Oncology at the University Hospital Duesseldorf. Dr. Mustafa Kondakci received his medical education at the Faculty of Medicine of the Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf.
The doctor is highly professional, and has long successful clinical experience. He regularly speaks at national and international scientific conferences and is the author of numerous scientific publications.
Photo of the doctor: (c) St. Lukas Klinik GmbH
About hospital
The St. Lukas Clinic Solingen provides high-quality medical services at an international level, while the humane values of Catholicism are the fundamental principle of the work of the medical staff. The clinic has been successfully practicing for over 60 years, and during this time it has managed to save thousands of human lives. As of today, the clinic has the status of one of the leading medical facilities in Germany and regularly admits patients from other countries. The key focuses of the clinic are internal medicine, gastroenterology, cardiology, oncology and hematology, neurology, general and abdominal surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery. The clinic is located on the territory of a natural reserve, which favorably affects the recovery of patients after treatment.
The medical center is part of the Kplus Group of Catholic hospitals. Within this group, it cooperates closely with other medical facilities located in Hilden, Hahn, Monheim am Rhein and Leverkusen. Such cooperation and exchange of experience allow doctors to provide their patients with top-class medical care. The clinic also pays attention to the training of future doctors and offers a wide range of opportunities for advanced training and retraining of personnel within the Kplus Group.
The medical team of the clinic consists of more than 550 employees. Doctors and nursing staff undergo a strict selection process, constantly improve their professional skills, exchange experience with colleagues from other reputable medical facilities in Germany – all this contributes to the provision of effective medical care to patients. The doctors of the clinic admit about 12,000 inpatients annually. In addition, every year, more than 17,000 outpatients receive medical care here.
The exceptionally high quality of treatment is confirmed by prestigious certificates. For example, the Department of Surgery is awarded with the DHG-Siegel quality certificate of the German Hernia Society, the Cancer Center Solingen is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 standard, the Stroke Unit of the clinic has the LGA Intercert certification, the Trauma Center is certified according to the standards of the German Society for Trauma Surgery (DGU).
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the St. Lukas Clinic Solingen live in comfortable rooms with a modern design. Each patient room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing clothes and personal belongings, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV, a radio and a telephone. The rooms also have access to Wi-Fi.
Meals and Menus
The clinic has developed a high-quality nutrition program. Breakfast and dinner are served buffet style. For lunch, there is a daily changing full menu, as well as a choice of dietary and vegetarian menus. Also, if desired, one can order soup and dessert, afternoon coffee with pastries. In addition, Lukas Cafe on the ground floor of the clinic offers a large variety of food and drinks. A terrace for up to 20 guests is available in summer. The cafe is open from 7:00 to 18:00 everyday.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Both catholic and gospel masses are held in the chapel on the ground floor.
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.