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Diagnosis and treatment of cancer of the bile duct with chemotherapy (228547) | Charite University Hospital Berlin - BookingHealth
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Diagnosis and treatment of cancer of the bile duct with chemotherapy in Charite University Hospital Berlin

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Berlin, Germany
Program id # 228547
Doctor photo
Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Keilholz
Charité Comprehensive Cancer Center
Specialized in: oncology, hematology

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • review of medical records
  • physical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
    • tumor markers (AFP, CEA, СА-19-9, CA 72-4)
    • inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
    • indicators of blood coagulation
  • abdominal ultrasound scan
  • 1 course of chemotherapy according to the individual plan
    (the cost of medicines is included)  
  • nursing services
  • consultations of related specialists (tumor board)
  • treatment by head physician and 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 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

Charité Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Charite University Hospital Berlin offers patients the full range of classical and innovative examinations, treatment of malignant diseases of all organs and anatomical structures of the human body. The spectrum is complemented by follow-up medical care, rehabilitation, modern schemes for the prevention and early detection of malignant diseases. An important component of the therapeutic process in the center is psycho-oncological care. The centerdals with the treatment of patients of all age groups, ranging from small children to elderly patients. The center is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Keilholz.

The center takes part in many leading clinical researches on the optimization of existing and the development of innovative therapeutic techniques. It integrates the work of all departments of the hospital engaged in the treatment of various types of cancers, therefore, the specialists from all medical fields cooperate closely here.

The center specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of the following malignant diseases:

Eye tumors
  • Choroidal melanoma in adults
  • Retinoblastoma in children
Breast cancer 
Bowel cancer
  • Colon cancer
  • Small intestine cancer
  • Rectal cancer
  • Anal cancer
  • Neuroendocrine tumors

Gynecological tumors

  • Cervical cancer
  • Uterine cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Vulvar cancer
  • Vaginal cancer
Skin cancer
  • Malignant melanoma
  • Basal cell carcinoma
  • Cancroid
  • Merkel-cell carcinoma
  • Skin lymphoma
  • Skin metastases
Tumors of the brain and spinal cord
  • Glioblastomas
  • Astrocytomas
  • Ependymomas
  • CNS lymphoma
  • Medulloblastomas
  • Neuromas
  • Meningiomas
  • Pituitary adenomas
  • Craniopharyngiomas
  • Metastases
Bone and soft tissue tumorsSarcomas
Head and neck tumors
  • Mouth cancer
  • Tumors with localization in the nose or paranasal sinuses
  • Lower jaw tumors
  • Pharyngeal cancer
  • Laryngeal cancer
  • Salivary gland cancer
Cancer of the liver and biliary tract 
Leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma 
Lung cancer, including thymus cancer and pleural mesothelioma 
Esophageal and stomach cancer 
Metastases
  • Liver metastases
  • Peritoneal carcinomatosis
  • Brain metastases
  • Bone metastases
  • Lymph node metastases
  • Lung metastases
  • Skin metastases
  • Metastases of cancer of unknown primary
Adrenal cancer, neuroblastoma, pheochromocytoma 
Neuroendocrine tumors with localization in the small and large intestines, pancreas, lung, stomach, cancer with unknown primary localization 
Pancreatic cancer 
Prostate cancer 
Thyroid cancer 
Urogenital tumors
  • Kidney cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Ureteral cancer
  • Testicular cancer
  • Penile cancer
Cancer in children and adolescents
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphomas
  • Sarcomas
  • Brain tumors
  • Eye tumors
  • Neuroblastomas
Other oncological diseases 

Curriculum vitae

  • 2015 Appointed as Professor in Oncology (W3) and Head of the Charite Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  • 2013 - 2015 Acting Director of the Charite Comprehensive Cancer Center, Berlin.
  • 2008 - 2013 Deputy Director of the Charite Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  • 2003 - 2015 C3 Professor in Clinical and Molecular Oncological Immunology, Charite University Hospital Berlin.
  • 1998 Visiting Professor in Internal Medicine, Free University of Berlin.
  • 1997 - 2013 Deputy Head, Department of Hematology, Oncology and Oncological Immunology, Charite University Hospital Berlin.
  • 1993 Habilitation, Internal Medicine, Heidelberg University.
  • 1993 Qualification in Hematology and Internal Oncology.
  • 1990 - 1997 Senior Physician, Department of Hematology, Oncology and Rheumatology, University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • 1990 Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
  • 1986 Scientific Internship at the National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, USA, Surgery, Department of Immunotherapy.
  • 1983 - 1990 Fellow, Heidelberg University, University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • 1984 PhD defense, Institute of Pathophysiology and Sports Medicine, Heidelberg University.
  • 1977 - 1983 Study of Medicine at the University of Mainz, Heidelberg University, University of Lexington (USA).

Activities in the Scientific Societies

  • 1999 - 2006 Board Member of the Working Group on Internal Oncology.
  • 2003 - 2005 Working Group on Melanoma Treatment (EORTC), Secretary (2001 - 2003), Board Member (2003 - 2005).
  • 2003 - 2006 International Society for Biological Cancer Therapy (iSBTc), Vice President (2003 - 2005), President (2005 - 2006).
  • 2006 - 2009 National Representative of Germany in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Photo of the doctor: (c) Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin 


About hospital

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! 

The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, as well as the training of practicing physicians and scientists. More than half of all German Nobel Prize winners in the field of medicine and physiology, such as Emil von Behring, Robert Koch and Paul Ehrlich, trained and worked in the hospital. The structure of the medical complex includes over 100 specialized departments and institutes, which allows the doctors to guarantee their patients' services in all the existing medical fields. The hospital in Germany has outstanding experience in treating particularly complex clinical cases.

The hospital annually diagnoses and treats more than 152,693 inpatients and about 692,920 outpatients. It also has a huge medical team consisting of 4,225 scientists and doctors and and more than 4,500 nursing staff members who provide top-class medical treatment in Germany. The key task for all specialists of the medical facility is restoring the patient's health or preserving in critical cases. At the same time, the hospital offers a friendly atmosphere, and each patient feels care, respect and sympathy.

The excellent technical medical equipment, highly skilled personnel, availability of innovative diagnostic and treatment techniques, and high ethical standards form a solid foundation for successful clinical and scientific activities. Thus, the hospital is a leading provider of high-quality treatment in Germany.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the Charite University Hospital Berlin live in comfortable rooms made of modern design. Each room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a toilet and a shower. The standard room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing clothes, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, and a TV. If desired, Wi-Fi access can be provided. The hospital also offers enhanced-comfort rooms.

Meals and Menus

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

  • Proton therapy
  • CyberKnife treatment
  • Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
  • PSMA therapy with Lutetium-177
  • Joint replacement in adults and children

These are oncological diseases, benign neoplasms of the brain and spinal cord, heart valve defects, diabetes mellitus and its complications, joint diseases and other pathologies.

  • Neurosurgery
  • Oncology
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Interventional radiology
  • Proton therapy (Proton Therapy Center BerlinProtonen)

The medical team includes more than 4,225 highly qualified scientists and doctors.