The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators
- indicators of blood coagulation
- X-ray
- CT/MRI scan
- chemotherapy (1 course)
- symptomatic treatment
- cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- consultations of 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.
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About the department
The Department of Oncology, Hematology, Clinical Immunology, Rheumatology and Pulmonology at the University Hospital Tuebingen offers the full range of medical services in these fields. The department specializes in the treatment of lung, stomach and rectal cancer, sarcomas, therapy of malignant blood diseases using autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, etc. In addition, in the field of autoimmune and rheumatological diseases, the department is one of the leading centers in Germany. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Lothar Kanz.
The cancer patients are offered the full range of systemic therapy, as well as other methods of treatment. In particular, the department specializes in bronchogenic lung cancer, metastatic colorectal cancer, advanced gastric cancer, sarcomas, etc. In the field of hematology, special focus is on the treatment of multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, all types of leukemia, lymphomas, allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplantation. Each patient receives an individual treatment program corresponding to the relevant international standards and protocols.
In the field of pulmonology, the department offers the treatment of all diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract. Particular attention is paid to the diagnostics/treatment of bronchogenic lung cancer. The Laboratory for Functional Diagnostics has all modern methods for the assessment of complaints associated with the respiratory system. For example, to assess lung function, the doctors use spirometry and the whole-body plethysmography, interventional bronchoscopy, etc. For the therapeutic purposes, bronchoscopy is used in respiratory tract occlusion due to the tumors and foreign bodies, pulmonary emphysema, etc.
In addition, the department has exceptional expertise in the field of immunological, rheumatological and autoimmune diseases. The department ranks among the leading European centers for the treatment of progressive systemic scleroderma. The department is proud to be the only center in Germany, which offers autologous stem cell transplantation for the treatment of this disease.
The diagnostic and therapeutic range of the department includes the following options:
- Multiple myeloma
- Lung cancer
- Stomach and colon cancer
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- All types of leukemia
- Malignant lymphomas
- Allogeneic stem cell transplantation, haploid stem cell transplantation
- Sarcomas
- Immunotherapy
- Diagnostics and treatment of rheumatological diseases (for example, autologous stem cell transplantation in scleroderma, etc.)
- Diagnostics and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract (non-invasive ventilation, bronchoscopic lung biopsy, etc.)
- Diagnostics and treatment of other diseases in the areas of specialization
Curriculum vitae
- 1972 - 1978 Study of Medicine at the University of Freiburg.
- 1978 Thesis defense on the subject: "Subcellular localization of prostaglandin synthase".
- Internship in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University Hospital Freiburg.
- 1985 - 1987 Specialization in Hematology/Oncology.
- 1987 Doctoral thesis defense on the subject: "Human megakaryocyte progenitor cells".
- 1994 Invitation to the position of (C4) Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Hannover, then to the position of (C4) Professor of Internal Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Tuebingen.
- Since 1995, Medical Director of the Department of Oncology, Hematology, Clinical Immunology, Rheumatology and Pulmonology at the University Hospital Tuebingen.
Awards and Prizes
- Goedecke Research Award of the University Hospital Tuebingen.
- 1996 European Scientific Prize in Hematology.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Tübingen
About hospital
According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals!
The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activities. Nowadays, it is one of the most advanced medical institutions, which provides a wide range of general and highly specialized medical services. The hospital combines the state-of-art medical technologies in the field of diagnostics and the very latest treatment methods of a wide range of diseases.
The hospital has 17 specialized departments, which cover almost all fields of modern medicine and contribute to the top-class medical service in Germany. It treats about 367,000 outpatients and 74,000 inpatients annually. This testifies to the high authority of the hospital at the national and international medical arena. This is the first German hospital, which confirmed the high quality of healthcare and the effectiveness of service with a KTQ certification (in 2009).
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Tuebingen live in comfortable single and double rooms with an ensuite bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet. The beds in the patient rooms are equipped with orthopedic mattresses that promote good and full sleep. There is a TV in the room, and it is also possible to connect a smartphone or laptop to the Internet. In addition, there is enough space in the patient room to receive 2-3 guests without inconvenience for the second patient.
The enhanced-comfort rooms include a hairdryer, heated towel rail, a large mirror, a direct dial telephone, a flat-screen satellite TV, a writing desk, free Internet access, a mini-bar and a refrigerator.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and healthy three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served as a buffet, while for lunch and dinner there is a choice of several menus. Also, if desired, the patient will be provided with an individual menu. There are several cafes and cafeterias on the territory of the hospital, where one can have a tasty meal or enjoy a cup of coffee, tea and dessert.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person can stay with you in a patient room or in a hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can stay in a hotel of your choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option for you.