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Städtisches Klinikum Solingen in Germany provides expert care for nasopharyngeal cancer. Patients receive a thorough initial consultation for around €1,200, with complete treatment packages available. The clinic is a certified center of the German Cancer Society. Head and neck tumor specialist, Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn, leads the oncology department with over 11 years of experience.
A detailed diagnostic package forms the first step. This typically costs around €1,200. It includes:
Further assessment happens when needed. Available tests include CT imaging of the chest and abdomen. Doctors may perform endoscopic exams and biopsies for histopathology. A crucial step is the multidisciplinary tumor board consultation. Experts from different fields review the case to recommend the best treatment plan.
The clinic offers a comprehensive treatment package for around €39,500. This focuses on preserving function while removing the cancer. Prof. Sesterhenn specializes in sparing tumor surgery. This minimally invasive approach helps maintain head and neck function.
The main treatment package includes:
For complex cases, combined modality therapy is an option. This integrates surgery with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The exact protocol is determined individually by the tumor board. The clinic's International Office assists international patients with logistics. To explore personalized options for nasopharyngeal cancer, you can submit a request for a consultation.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Thyroid ultrasound | $117.73 | |
| Whole-body MRI | $800 - $1000 | |
| Scintigraphy | $547 - $766 | |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy | $1412.7 | |
| CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs | $1000.67 |
Städtisches Klinikum Solingen consists of 15 clinics, centers and institutes and is one of the largest in the most populous state of Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia. The clinic works as the Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne.
Städtisches Klinikum Solingen has certifications of the German Trauma Center, German Cancer Society, WHO and UNICEF and TÜV RHEINLAND for safety and high quality in treatment.
The team of neurosurgeons provides 3 surgeries per day and over 1,000 surgeries per year. German specialists receive patients with brain tumors, neurotraumas, and spine tumors. They cooperate with colleagues from Boston and Cleveland Hospitals in the USA providing patients with the best medical solutions.
Prof. Ralf Buhl with over 20 years of experience heads the Department. Dr. Buhl has provided over 4,000 neurosurgeries. One of the doctor's patients is a Hollywood actor George Clooney.
The specialists of the Department receive patients with oncology, gastroenterology, blood and lymph diseases. The Department is certified by the German Cancer Society as a reliable institution for fighting with cancer.
The Head of the Department is Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach, the specialist with over 26 of experience.
Solingen Klinikum in cooperation with Sana-Klinikum Remscheid founded the Senology Clinic (Bergische Brustzentrum) to diagnose and treat patients with all types of the breast diseases including cancer of the mammary gland. The success rate of the treatment is 90%. Doctors apply systematic treatment (for instance, chemotherapy and antibody immunotherapy) and immediate breast reconstruction.The Senology Clinic offers breast plastic surgeries as well.
If you would like to find out more about specialties at Klinikum Solingen, the prices, or get an appointment, leave a request to Bookimed Doctor-Coordinator.
Bookimed and the International Department of the Hospital make arrangements for your trip, stay and transfer.
Accommodation: standard and VIP wards, meal included.
The apartment (up to 4 people) near the hospital is €50-60.
Infrastructure: cafe, shops, pharmacies are on the premises of the Hospital. The cost of the apartment rent, transport and meal in Solingen is much lower than in big German cities.
The cost for interpreter service (if required) is €35 per hour. The treatment cost in Solingen Municipal Hospital is the same for foreigners and German citizens. This means the price of the treatment is 10-20% lower than in other German hospitals with extra charges.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes