Алена • Breast cancer Canada
Jul 12, 2018
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Germany, Cologne
Medulloblastoma Treatment in CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy
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About the clinic
Medulloblastoma treatment at the CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy in Cologne, Germany, focuses on high-precision radiation oncology for tumors of the nervous system. Diagnostics such as a sinus CT scan are around $200–$500, while a brain MRI with contrast typically runs $800–$1,500. The center uses Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators and specialized positioning systems to target tumors without traditional open surgery.
Dr. med. Jamil Katiran leads the radiation therapy department at CDT-WEST. As a specialist in radiation oncology, Dr. Katiran manages the treatment planning for complex brain and spinal cord cases. The facility uses Siemens CT and MRI scanners to create detailed maps of the tumor before therapy starts.
Diagnostic options for medulloblastoma
Accurate imaging is the first step in planning radiation for nervous system tumors. The clinic provides several diagnostic procedures to determine the exact size and location of the mass:
- Brain MRI with contrast. This scan costs around $800–$1,500 and provides the high-resolution images needed for treatment planning.
- CT scan (paranasal sinuses). This procedure is around $200–$500.
- CT scan for radiotherapy planning. This specialized scan helps doctors align the radiation beams with the tumor.
Radiation therapy and radiosurgery methods
The clinic uses advanced technologies to protect healthy brain tissue while delivering high doses to the tumor. These treatments are usually performed on an outpatient basis and do not require anesthesia.
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SBRT). This method uses the Elekta Versa HD system for millimeter-precise targeting. It can replace surgery for some patients and requires only 1 to 7 sessions.
- Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). This rotational therapy delivers radiation in about 2 minutes. It is effective for tumors located near the brain stem or spinal cord.
- Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). Doctors use a multi-leaf collimator to shape the beam. This helps maximize the dose to the medulloblastoma while sparing nearby critical structures.
Advanced treatment technology
The CDT-WEST Center uses Vision-RT and ExacTrac positioning systems to help patients remain perfectly still. These tools track movement in real-time to maintain sub-millimeter accuracy during the procedure. This precision is vital for medulloblastoma, as the tumor often sits near sensitive areas of the brain and spine. Treatment plans for SBRT include 4D-CT, MRI, or PET imaging to ensure the radiation hits only the intended target.
If you are looking for specialized radiation therapy in Germany, you can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss your case with the medical team.
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Oncology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| CT (computer tomography) | $552.53 - $939.29 | |
| PET/CT in breast cancer | $2200 - $3400 | |
| CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs | $750 - $1350 | |
| CT of the paranasal sinuses | $220 - $450 | |
| Abdominal MRI | $650 - $1150 |
| 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
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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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