Oncology care in Germany
Hospitals and medical centers in Germany which treat Metastatic Cancer patients.
Key planning information for metastatic cancer treatment in Germany.
Metastatic Cancer Treatment in Germany is priced per case at 5 hospitals. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Metastatic Cancer Treatment is listed by 5 hospitals in Germany. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
University Hospital
ISOPrice on requestEstablished in 1884, the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf underwent full modernization in 2009 and emerged as the most innovative European hospital. Its dedicated International Office supports roundabout 1,000 foreign patients a year.
Public HospitalISOPrice on requestOne of Germany's largest hospitals, made up of more than 50 clinics and specialist institutes spanning all medical specialties. Kinikum Stuttgart is regarded as one of the best hospitals in Germany, and is a referral center for oncology, ENT, pediatrics and more.
University HospitalHeidelberg University Hospital is one of Europe`s leading medical centers. World-renowned experts provide comprehensive care of the highest international standards in all medical specialties.
Non-profit Hospital
JCIPrice on requestThe DRK Kliniken Berlin is a chain of five JCI accredited tertiary care hospitals in Berlin. The international department is experienced in handling foreign patients and can assist with all necessary arrangements.
Metastatic Cancer is treated at
Radiation Oncology ClinicISOPrice on requestCyberKnife Center of Hamburg has an excellent track record for cancer treatment with the use of high technology. Among others, they specialize in CyberKnife radiosurgery, radiation oncology, stereotactic radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology.
This refers to cancer that has spread from the place where it was initially diagnosed to other areas of the body. Metastatic cancer inherits the name and the cells of original cancer. For example, breast cancer that spreads to the lungs and in the process forming a metastatic tumor is called a metastatic breast cancer and not lung cancer. A metastatic tumor is one formed by metastatic cancer cells. Metastasis refers to the process where cancer cells spread to other areas of the body.
The majority of metastatic cancer cannot be cured with current medications and treatment techniques. However, doctors have devised treatments to control the growth of cancer and relieve symptoms in order to prolong the life of the affected.
When cancer cells undergo metastasis, it usually involves the following steps:
Not all the above steps will be required in order for metastasis to occur.
Not all people with metastatic cancer have symptoms. Their metastases are usually found by the use of imaging tests. The frequency of symptoms in metastatic cancer depends and varies on the size and location of the metastasis.
Cancer that has spread to other areas of the body is usually considered advanced. In order to diagnose cancer, diagnostic tests must be performed. Diagnostic tests involve tests and procedures that:
Some common diagnostic tests include:
Before treatment, the doctors will need to accurately locate the tumors and determine the right stage of the disease so as to formulate a relevant treatment plan that will most benefit the patient.
Tumor molecular profiling will be used to identify the right therapy drugs required before treatment, which reduces unrequired toxicity and helps to identify the appropriate treatment approach. Treatment of metastatic cancer aims to reduce/control the spread of cancer.
Metastatic cancer may be treated with:
During treatment
After treatment, you will be required to follow up with the doctors to follow up on any symptoms that you may have.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
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