Алена • Breast cancer Canada
Jul 12, 2018
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Germany, Cologne
Astrocytoma Treatment in CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy
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About the clinic
Astrocytoma treatment at the CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy in Cologne, Germany, focuses on high-precision radiation techniques that can often replace invasive surgery. Diagnostic imaging, such as a brain MRI with contrast, typically costs around $800–$1,500. The center is known for using the Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator, which allows for millimeter-precise targeting of nervous system tumors.
Advanced diagnostics for astrocytoma
The clinic uses Siemens Somatom CT and Siemens 1.5T AERA MRI systems for detailed tumor mapping. Accurate planning is the foundation for effective treatment, ensuring that radiation beams avoid healthy brain tissue. Patients may undergo several specific diagnostic steps:
- Brain MRI with contrast. Detailed imaging to identify the tumor size and location.
- Radiation planning CT. Includes a custom immobilization mask to keep the head perfectly still.
- 4D-CT/MRI/PET image fusion. Merging different scan types to create a precise map for stereotactic planning.
Radiation therapy and radiosurgery options
Dr. med. Jamil Katiran, a specialist in radiation therapy, leads the treatment team. The clinic uses various technologies to treat brain tumors without anesthesia or invasive fixation. These methods are designed to protect vital organs and sensitive surrounding structures.
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SBRT). This method can replace surgery for brain tumors. It involves 1 to 7 sessions with submillimeter precision.
- VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy). This rotational therapy is very fast. A session typically takes under 2 minutes, which is eight times faster than standard methods.
- IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy). The dose is shaped to the tumor contour using multi-leaf collimators. This allows for a high dose to the tumor while sparing healthy tissue.
- IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy). Cone-beam CT verifies the tumor position during the actual treatment. This adds accuracy and helps reduce side effects.
- SGRT (Surface-Guided Radiation Therapy). A 3D camera system monitors the skin surface. It provides precise positioning without the need for marks on the skin.
- 3D conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT). Uses CT and MRI-based planning to match the radiation beam to the tumor shape.
Treatment technology and precision
The clinic uses the Elekta Versa HD system, which is equipped with Vision-RT and ExacTrac positioning. This equipment helps the medical team monitor tumor motion in real-time. By utilizing these tools, the center treats tumors of the nervous system and dura mater with high accuracy. Interdisciplinary tumor boards also review cases to coordinate care between different medical specialties. You can request a consultation at CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy by leaving a request on Bookimed.
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Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Oncology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal MRI | $650 - $1150 | |
| Brain MRI with contrast | $800 - $1450 | |
| PET/CT in breast cancer | $2200 - $3400 | |
| MRI of the abdominal cavity | $500 - $1200 | |
| CT of the paranasal sinuses | $220 - $450 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer | $8000 - $16000 | |
| Radiation therapy for brain tumor | Price on request | |
| Radiotherapy for throat cancer | Price on request | |
| Radiotherapy for prostate cancer | Price on request | |
| Radiotherapy for lung cancer | Price on request | |
| Radiotherapy for breast cancer | Price on request |
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CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy: more details about the clinic
Germany, Cologne
The CDT-WEST Medical Center is located in Longerich, peaceful Cologne district.
The distance from the clinic to Cologne Bonn Airport (Konrad Adenauer International Airport) is 25 km.
ADVANTAGES OF CDT-WEST
- Modern equipment. The CDT-WEST specialists apply innovative German-made devices — Siemens Somatom 64-section CT and Siemens 1.5 Tesla AERA MRI. Therefore, doctors carry out high-quality diagnostic screening to make an accurate diagnosis.
- Affordable cost of diagnostic tests and therapy. CDT-WEST Center offers lower cost for radiation treatment than German large multi-specialty hospitals.
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
Doctors apply diagnostic techniques of the latest generation — CT, MRI, and PET-CT. They conduct such types of radiological tests as:
- MRI enterography or MRI Sellink (gastrointestinal tract screening)
- Magnetic resonance defecography (diagnosing of the pelvic organs defections)
- Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (examining the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas)
- MRI of the prostate
- CT and MR angiography (non-invasive methods of the blood vessels examination)
- CT scan of bones.
RADIATION THERAPY
The CDT-WEST doctors specialize in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of:
- gastrointestinal tract
- respiratory tract
- genitourinary system
- mammary glands
- head and neck
- nervous system and dura mater.
Radiotherapy is also used to treat joints diseases and inflammations.
Radiation therapists apply Elekta linear accelerators made by a Swedish company to affect the tumor accurately and do not harm healthy tissues.
Each device is equipped with the camera system. Therefore, doctors control the posture of the human body during the procedure, and accelerators adjust to the patient's breathing.
Radiation therapy methods
Depending on the type of tumor and its location, doctors conduct the following types of radiotherapy:
- 3D-conformal radiation therapy for adapting the rays to the shape of cancer and protecting healthy tissue from the adverse effects.
- Intensively modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for the radiation dose distribution over the tumor to get it out of the body completely.
- Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) for generating a three-dimensional image of the tumor and controlling the accuracy of the irradiation zone to preserve healthy cells.
- Volumetric Arc Radiation Therapy (VMAT) for treating tumors located close to vital organs — the prostate gland, rectum, female genitals, head, neck, and spinal cord. VMAT takes about 2 minutes (8 times faster than IMRT).
- Radiosurgery for affecting tumor with a high dose of radiation. Doctors use radiosurgery to treat tumors of the brain, liver, and lungs. A patient needs only 1 session compared to radiotherapy.
- Deep inspiration breath hold radiation therapy (DIBH) for treatment lungs, mammary glands, lymph nodes oncology. The system adjusts to the patient's movements during breathing and preserves healthy tissues. The technique allows avoiding complications (i.e., ischemic heart disease).
- Surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT) for breast, brain, and neck cancer treatment.
SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS
People receive treatment in an outpatient and inpatient basis.
The CDT-WEST specialists determine the patient's medical setting according to their health condition and treatment plan.
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Irina • Breast cancer
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Алена • Breast cancer Canada
Jul 12, 2018
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Professional service company with a sympathetic, attentive staff
Professional service company with a sympathetic, attentive staff. Price and quality are justified
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