Алена • Breast cancer Canada
Jul 12, 2018
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Germany, Cologne
Radiation therapy for stomach cancer in CDT-WEST Center of Diagnostics and Therapy
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About the clinic
Radiation therapy for stomach cancer at CDT-WEST in Cologne-Longerich, Germany, involves precision techniques to target tumors while protecting nearby healthy tissue. The center uses advanced Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators to deliver high-dose radiation with millimeter accuracy. Specialist Dr. med. Jamil Katiran leads the treatment team, providing board-certified expertise in radiation oncology.
Advanced Radiation Techniques
The clinic provides several methods to treat stomach tumors based on the patient's specific needs. These include:
- Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT): This method delivers radiation in under 2 minutes, making sessions much faster than standard options.
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT): This technique shapes radiation beams to match the tumor's exact form.
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT): Doctors use integrated CT scans to verify the tumor position before every session.
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT): This option delivers high doses in 1 to 7 sessions and can sometimes replace surgery.
- Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH): This respiratory gating method helps protect the heart and lungs during treatment.
The Treatment Process
Treatment begins with a high-resolution planning CT scan to map the target area. Dr. med. Jamil Katiran defines the tumor volume and identifies organs that need protection. A custom plan is then created over a few days. Patients usually receive five fractions per week, from Monday to Friday. While the first session takes about 30 minutes, daily radiation delivery often takes just a few minutes. The clinic uses AlignRT camera systems to monitor movement in real time. If a patient moves even 1 mm, the system stops the radiation automatically.
Care and Follow-up
CDT-WEST functions as an outpatient or inpatient facility depending on if the patient needs concurrent chemotherapy. Doctors check for side effects at least once a week during the course of therapy. Every case is discussed in interdisciplinary tumor boards with certified organ centers to help make the best decisions. After the final session, patients receive a written report and a closing discussion. A follow-up exam occurs about 6 weeks later to monitor recovery and long-term health.
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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 | |
| PET/CT in breast cancer | $2200 - $3400 | |
| CT of the chest | $350 - $700 | |
| CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs | $750 - $1350 | |
| PET/CT | $2000 - $3200 |
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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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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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Irina • Breast cancer
Oct 7, 2019
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