Алена • Breast cancer Canada
Jul 12, 2018
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Germany, Cologne
Liver cancer stage 3 Treatment in CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy
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About the clinic
Treatment for liver cancer stage 3 at the CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy in Cologne, Germany, focuses on high-precision radiation oncology. Abdominal MRI for staging may cost around $500–$1,200, providing detailed imaging before therapy begins. The clinic is known for using the Elekta Versa HD system, which allows for millimetre-accurate dosing while sparing healthy liver tissue.
Diagnostics and staging
Accurate mapping of the tumor is necessary for stage 3 liver cancer to determine the exact spread. The clinic uses a Siemens Somatom 64-slice CT and a Siemens 1.5T AERA MRI for high-resolution imaging. Patients undergo a radiotherapy planning CT with image fusion to combine different scans for better accuracy. Available diagnostic tools include:
- MRI of the abdominal cavity. A detailed scan to evaluate the tumor size and position, typically costing around $500–$1,200.
- Abdominal MRI. Specialized imaging that may cost around $700–$1,200.
- PET-CT. Used to detect metabolic activity in cancer cells throughout the body.
- CT/MR angiography. Visualizes the blood vessels supplying the tumor.
- MR cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). Checks the bile ducts for any obstructions caused by the mass.
Advanced radiation therapy
Dr. med. Jamil Katiran, a specialist in radiation therapy, leads the medical team at CDT-WEST. The center uses several techniques to treat liver tumors without the need for anesthesia or invasive surgery. The primary methods include:
- SBRT for liver tumors. This stereotactic body radiation therapy uses 4D-CT and MRI planning. It involves 1 to 7 sessions and can sometimes replace surgery by delivering high doses directly to the tumor.
- VMAT (Volumetric modulated arc therapy). This technique is about 8 times faster than standard methods, with sessions typically lasting under 2 minutes. It is useful for tumors located near vital organs.
- IGRT (Image-guided radiotherapy). The system uses cone-beam CT during the session to verify the tumor position in real-time. This helps reduce side effects by keeping the beam on target.
- IMRT (Intensity-modulated radiation therapy). This method uses multi-leaf collimators to shape the radiation beams, helping to protect surrounding healthy organs.
Clinic features and patient support
The clinic cooperates with certified tumor boards to review complex cases. The Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators are equipped with Vision-RT and AlignRT surface guidance. These tools monitor breathing motions to ensure the radiation beam only hits the tumor while the patient breathes. Treatment can be performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis depending on the specific medical plan. Patients receive support in several languages, including English and Turkish, to help them navigate the treatment process. You may request a consultation to learn more about the specific protocols for your case on Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
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
Oct 7, 2019
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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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Graseggerstrasse 105 H 50737 Köln, Germany
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