Алена • Breast cancer Canada
Jul 12, 2018
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Germany, Cologne
Lung cancer stage 4 Treatment in CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy
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About the clinic
Treatment for stage 4 lung cancer at CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy in Cologne, Germany, focuses on high-precision radiation oncology. The clinic uses five advanced radiation technologies to personalize care for thoracic tumors. Under the medical direction of Dr. med. Jamil Katiran, the facility provides specialized therapies like breath-gated radiation to protect vital organs during chest treatment.
Advanced diagnostics for treatment planning
Before therapy begins, the medical team performs imaging to map the tumor location and metabolic activity. These scans help the oncologist determine the exact dose of radiation needed for stage 4 lung cancer. Diagnostic steps include:
- CT scan. This is used for both diagnostic purposes and detailed treatment planning for the thorax.
- MRI scan. The clinic uses Siemens AERA MRI scanners for high-resolution soft tissue imaging.
- PET-CT scan. This helps identify active tumor cells throughout the body.
- Consultations. Patients meet with both a radiologist and an oncologist to discuss the therapy plan.
Radiation therapy options
The clinic uses Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators to deliver high doses of radiation while sparing healthy tissue. Several techniques are available depending on the tumor size and position:
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SBRT). This non-invasive method replaces traditional surgery for lung tumors. It requires just one session, or up to seven sessions for larger tumors. It is performed as an outpatient procedure without narcosis.
- Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). This rotational therapy is extremely fast. A single session lasts about two minutes, making it ideal for tumors located near vital organs.
- Deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH / SGRT). This technology uses the AlignRT camera system. It monitors the patient's breathing to ensure radiation is only delivered when the heart and lungs are in the safest position.
- Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). This technique modulates the beam intensity to match the tumor's shape, providing optimal dose distribution.
- Image guided radiation therapy (IGRT). The system uses a Cone Beam CT to verify the tumor position in real-time during every session.
Clinic expertise and facilities
CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy meets both national and international standards for radiation oncology. The center works in cooperation with the Onkologisches Zentrum Köln Nord-West to manage complex cases. Dr. med. Jamil Katiran leads a team that provides medical consultations in English, Russian, Persian, and Turkish. The clinic features modern positioning systems, including Vision-RT and ExacTrac, to achieve millimeter precision during every procedure. This specialized focus allows the center to offer lower costs compared to large multi-specialty hospitals in Germany.
To learn more about treatment plans for stage 4 lung cancer in Cologne, 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 |
| 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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