The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count:
- hemoglobin
- erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- hematocrit
- thrombocyte
- cytology with Fe, POX, PAS, esterase
- LDH
- reticulocytes
- erythropoietin
- folate
- vitamin B12
- HLA typing
- ifferential blood count
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- complete blood count:
- abdominal ultrasound
- bone marrow biopsy (if indicated)
- symptomatic treatment
- receiving hypomethylating agents
- chemotherapy (cytarabine)
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- explanation of future recommendations
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
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 |
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Breast cancer | |
Bowel cancer |
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Gynecological tumors |
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Skin cancer |
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Tumors of the brain and spinal cord |
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Bone and soft tissue tumors | Sarcomas |
Head and neck tumors |
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Cancer of the liver and biliary tract | |
Leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma | |
Lung cancer, including thymus cancer and pleural mesothelioma | |
Esophageal and stomach cancer | |
Metastases |
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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 |
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Cancer in children and adolescents |
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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 reputable Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin ranks 1st among the best healthcare facilities in Germany!
The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe, and also consistently holds leading positions in the international medical arena. The Charite operates on the basis of the Faculty of Medicine of the Free University of Berlin and the Humboldt University of Berlin. Patients are offered modern diagnostics and treatment with the very latest methods, many of which were developed by professors and scientists of the medical complex. More than half of all German Nobel Prize winners in medicine and physiology, such as Emil von Behring, Robert Koch, and Paul Ehrlich, studied and worked at the Charite University Hospital Berlin. The medical complex includes more than 100 specialized departments and institutes, which helps to ensure that patients receive care in all existing medical specialties. The hospital has exceptional experience in treating complex clinical cases.
Each year, the hospital treats more than 137,800 inpatients and more than 787,700 outpatients. The hospital has a bed capacity of 3,293 beds. A huge medical team consisting of 5,670 scientists and doctors and more than 6,000 nurses work for the benefit of the patients. The main task of all specialists of the medical facility is to restore the patient's health or save his life in critical cases. The hospital has a friendly atmosphere where every patient feels care, respect and empathy.
The Charite University Hospital Berlin is generously funded by the German government, which is why it offers patients the latest generation of excellent equipment and comfortable infrastructure. The Charite medical complex is equipped with da Vinci robotic surgery systems, laser technologies, equipment for endovascular catheter-based interventions, neuronavigation devices, intraoperative monitoring systems, equipment for proton therapy available only in the most advanced medical centers in the world, and many other technologies. All these resources, combined with the experience and professional skills of the hospital's doctors, are the key to providing the most effective and safe treatment in accordance with the highest international medical standards.
The hospital is recognized with a huge number of quality certificates, including DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, certificates from the German Cancer Society (DKG), the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery (DGAV), the German Society for Thoracic Surgery (DGT), the German Hernia Society (DHG), and the ERAS Society.
The Charite University Hospital Berlin is a benchmark in the European healthcare system. Patients therefore receive impeccable medical service, quality care, and personalized service that puts the patient and their individual needs first.
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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:
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.