Алена • Breast cancer Canada
Jul 12, 2018
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Germany, Cologne
Glioblastoma Treatment in CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy
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About the clinic
Glioblastoma treatment at CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy in Cologne and Frechen, Germany, focuses on high-precision radiation techniques that can often replace traditional surgery. Diagnostics such as a brain MRI with contrast typically run between $800 and $1,400 to help specialists map the tumor. The facility uses Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators and real-time positioning systems to target brain tumors with millimeter accuracy.
Diagnostic and imaging services
Before beginning treatment, the medical team uses advanced imaging to define the exact boundaries of the glioblastoma. The clinic uses Siemens CT and 1.5T MRI scanners to create detailed maps of the brain. Patients receive a brain MRI with contrast, which costs around $800–$1,400, to identify the most active parts of the tumor. These scans are often combined with PET data to guide the radiation planning process.
Advanced radiation therapy options
The clinic provides several non-invasive alternatives to surgery, managed by specialists like Dr. med. Jamil Katiran. The primary method for glioblastoma is stereotactic radiotherapy (SBRT), which delivers concentrated radiation to the tumor while protecting healthy brain tissue. Other specialized methods include:
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (SBRT). This method delivers high-precision radiation in just one session or up to 7 fractions, often removing the need for anesthesia.
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). This technique uses multi-leaf collimators to sculpt the radiation dose around irregular tumor shapes.
- Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). This treatment is up to 8 times faster than IMRT, typically taking about 2 minutes to complete a session.
- Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). This uses cone-beam CT during the session to verify the tumor's position and reduce side effects.
- 3D conformal radiation therapy. This provides precise tumor coverage using 3D planning to spare surrounding tissue.
Technology and patient care
Treatment at CDT-WEST is supported by the Elekta Versa HD system, which is capable of delivering various types of radiation therapy. The clinic also uses Vision-RT and ExacTrac positioning systems to monitor the patient's movement during the procedure. This technology ensures the beam stays locked on the glioblastoma. The medical team cooperates with certified oncology centers and tumor boards to review complex cases. The staff includes Dr. med. Jamil Katiran, a specialist in radiation therapy known as a Facharzt für Strahlentherapie.
For more information about treatment protocols for glioblastoma in Germany, you may request a consultation through 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 |
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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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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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