Алена • Breast cancer Canada
Jul 12, 2018
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Germany, Cologne
Follicular lymphoma Treatment in CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy
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About the clinic
Follicular lymphoma treatment at the CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy in Cologne and Frechen, Germany, focuses on advanced external beam radiation therapy. Diagnostic imaging for staging typically runs around $200 for specific CT scans and up to $1,000 for complex computer tomography. The center uses Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators to target tumors with high precision while protecting healthy tissue.
Diagnostics and staging
Before treatment starts, the clinic uses advanced imaging to map the extent of the lymphoma. Patients receive results from high-resolution Siemens equipment, including a 64-slice CT and 1.5T AERA MRI. These scans help doctors plan the exact radiation dose and target areas.
- CT of the paranasal sinuses: typically costs $200–$500.
- CT scan of a body part: may cost around $600.
- CT (computer tomography): runs around $600–$1,000.
- MRI (Siemens 1.5T AERA): used for detailed soft tissue imaging.
- PET-CT: available for identifying active metabolic areas of the tumor.
Radiation therapy options
Dr. med. Jamil Katiran, a specialist in radiation oncology, leads the therapy department at CDT-WEST. The clinic provides several radiation techniques tailored to the patient's specific health condition and tumor location. VMAT treatment is particularly efficient, taking about 2 minutes, which is much faster than standard methods.
- IMRT and VMAT: technologies that shape the radiation beams to match the tumor volume.
- IGRT and SGRT: systems like Vision-RT and AlignRT provide real-time tracking of the patient's position.
- SBRT: a high-dose method that can be completed in just 1–7 sessions.
- DIBH: a technique that coordinates radiation with the patient's breathing to protect the heart and lungs.
Treatment process and aftercare
Radiation therapy for follicular lymphoma is often performed as an outpatient service. If a patient's health requires more monitoring, inpatient care is available. The therapy may be combined with chemotherapy if the medical team decides it is necessary for the individual case. Every patient receives structured radiation oncology aftercare once the main sessions are finished.
The clinic works closely with certified tumor boards to review complex cases. This collaboration helps create a personal treatment plan for each patient. International support is available for those traveling from abroad to receive care in Germany. To begin the process, you may request a consultation through Bookimed.
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Hematology Oncology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| CT scan of the body part | $551.16 | |
| CT of the paranasal sinuses | $220 - $450 | |
| CT (computer tomography) | $551.16 - $936.97 |
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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
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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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