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Stephan Kovacs, 20 September 2020
I arrived in the Martini-Klinik at the UKE in Hamburg on May 11, 2020. I underwent surgery on the prostate on May 12, 2020.My stay was stationary until May 18, 2020. The catheter was pulled on May 25th.The admission to the clinic was professional. The vehicle can be parked in the clinic's own car park at the usual daily fees and will remain there.The care and organization on the day of arrival was very pleasant. At the reception (prostate consultation) questions are taken up during the entire stay and impressively processed immediately or answered promptly.The greeting from the doctors immediately makes you feel welcome here.The medical examinations during admission are professional, and the doctors also listen to the patient. In the Martini Clinic, doctors have the ability to put themselves individually in the patient. A property that is not a matter of course for all medical professionals. The impression that the doctors here are constantly educated and up-to-date has accompanied me in all conversations all the time.From the first day of contacting the Martini Clinic, the individual secretariats - I would like to emphasize Ms. Görgen in a special way - through the prostate consultation, the radiologist, to the individual doctors, this clinic shone.The Martini Klinik is supported by a particularly emphatic spirit and character. At the present time, an island of bliss too - and especially - when serious illnesses are treated here. Every effort is really made in this clinic. The patient feels in good hands here. The medical care is first class.My surgeon Dr. Budäus prepared me exactly for the operation the day before the operation. He took the time to answer questions, concerns and fears. After the operation I was able to see Dr. Confront Budäus with questions that were all answered with sufficient time.After the discharge on May 18, I looked for accommodation in Hamburg because my intention was to have the catheter drawn here and to have the follow-up examinations carried out on site in the clinic.When finding accommodation, I also received first-class support from the secretariat of the prostate consultation.When discharged, the patient receives a telephone number - which you can also get through - through which someone can be reached in the Martini Clinic for twenty-four hours. A hospital that is second to none.The patient rooms are bright and well and functionally furnished. Everything is at a special level here.The cleanliness of the rooms and the sanitary facilities is exemplary.The quality of the food is excellent. Breakfast, lunch and dinner have the character of a good hotel. In addition to various types of meat, there is always fish, vegetarian dishes are also served. Salads and fruit are offered.In conclusion, I can state that the Martini Clinic at the UKE in Hamburg, currently headed by twelve chief physicians, is a clinic that is organized and structured in a very exemplary manner.The patient is in the foreground in this clinic and this is noticed every day. The focus is on the specialist and technical competence, coupled with the social competence to heal the patient, and is practiced by the doctors and nurses.Obviously, it is proceeding according to plan in all areas of the filling of positions. There are only doctors, nurses and staff in the administrative area who, in addition to their professional qualifications, also have the character suitability to work in a clinic.Stephan Hubert KovacsJuly 2020
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Marko Henning, 21 September 2020
very nice staff, stay healthy!
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, located in Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany offers patients Vaginal Cancer Treatment procedures among its total of 288 available procedures, across 30 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Vaginal Cancer Treatment procedures at University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, as all prices are available on request only. There is currently a lack of information available on the specialists practicing at the Clinic, and they are accredited by ISO 9001:2008
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Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating people with cancer is called an oncologist.
An oncologist can design a treatment plan based on detailed pathology reports that shows the type of cancer the patient has, how much cancer has developed, how fast the cancer is likely to spread, and what parts of the patient's body are involved.
The field of oncology has three main areas, which include:
- Medical oncologists use chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, and other types of targeted treatments to treat cancer. Most people think of medical oncologist as their primary cancer doctor. Medical oncologists help monitor and maintain patients' well-being, as well as helping patients manage side effects. Often patients follow up with their medical oncologist once their treatment is complete.
- Surgical oncologists perform the surgical removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. They will help patients prepare for and recover from any surgical procedure they undergo during their cancer treatment. If your primary doctor suspects that you have cancer, a surgical oncologist is likely one of the first doctors you see. Surgical oncologists can perform biopsies, which involves removing a small tissue sample to be checked for cancer cells.
- Radiation oncologists treat cancer using radiation therapy. They use high-energy photon beams to target and destroy cancer cells. Approximately one-half of all cancer patients will undergo radiation treatment during their cancer care.
Because most cancers are treated with a combination of therapies, you could see two or all three different oncologists during the course of your treatment.
Besides the three main areas, there are also several other areas of oncology. These include:
- Pediatric oncologists diagnose and treat cancer in children. Some types of cancer appear more often in children and teenagers, such as leukemia, brain tumors, osteosarcoma, and Ewing’s sarcoma. Some pediatric oncologists focus on conducting research on childhood cancers, while others specialize in certain types of cancer.
- Gynecologic oncologists treat cancers that affect women, such as cancer of the ovary, cervix, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Additionally, they also treat complicated gynecological conditions that are not cancerous, such as fibroid tumors and endometriosis.
- Hematologist-oncologists diagnoses and treats blood cancers, such as lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. They may also specialize in the management of solid tumors.
Oncologists usually work with a variety of other medical professionals, including pathologists, diagnostic radiologists, oncology nurses, and oncology social workers. They may also work with doctors from other areas of medicine, such as neurologists, dermatologists, or urologists.
What does Oncology Involve?
There are many types of procedures to treat cancer. The types of procedures that you receive will depend on the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is. Some people who have cancer will only have one treatment. However, most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. Below are the types of procedures to treat cancer:
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a type of treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells in the body and prevent them from growing. The drugs can prevent cell division, target the food source of the cancer cells’ (the hormones and enzymes the cells need to grow), and trigger apoptosis (a process in which cancer cells kill themselves).
- Chemotherapy drugs can be given in several different ways, including.
- Oral – taken in a pill or capsule form.
- Intravenously – through an infusion into a vein.
- Shots – injected with a needle.
- Topical – applying creams or gels into the skin. This type is used to treat certain types of skin cancer.
Chemotherapy drugs can also be given directly to cancer or directly to an area of the body, such as the abdomen or central nervous system.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy, or biologic therapy, boosts your body’s natural defenses to fight cancer. It uses substances made by your own body, or in a laboratory, to improve or restore your immune system function. It can stop cancer from spreading to other parts of the body, stop or slow the growth of cancer cells, and help your immune system work better at destroying cancer cells.
There are several types of immunotherapy to treat cancer, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, T-cell transfer therapy, monoclonal antibodies, treatment vaccines, and immune system modulators. Different types of immunotherapy may be given in different ways, such as intravenous (IV), oral, intravesical (directly into the bladder), or topical.
Targeted therapy
Targeted therapy uses drugs that are designed to specifically “target” cancer cells without affecting normal cells. It targets the cancer’s specific proteins, genes, or other tissue environment contributing to cancer survival and growth. These proteins and genes are found in cancer cells or in cells related to cancer growth.
The targeted drugs can block or turn off chemical signals that tell cancer cells when to divide and grow, stop making new blood vessels that feed cancer cells, change proteins within the cancer cells so the cells die, trigger the immune system to kill cancer cells, and carry toxins in the cancer cells to kill them.
- There are two types of targeted therapy:
- Small-molecule drugs, which is given through pills or capsules that you swallow
- Monoclonal antibodies, which are given through a needle in a blood vein.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy uses intense energy beams to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It most often uses X-rays, but other types of energy, such as protons may also be used.
Radiation therapy can be done in two ways:
- External-beam radiation therapy – this type of radiation therapy delivers radiation from a machine outside the body. You will lie on a table, and the machine (called a linear accelerator) moves around you to deliver radiation from several different angles. It is a quick and painless procedure.
- Internal radiation therapy – also called brachytherapy, involves both temporary and permanent placement of radioactive sources in the body. During the placement of the radioactive sources, you will be given anesthesia.
Hormone therapy
Hormone therapy stops or slows the growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow. It works by blocking your body’s ability to produce hormones or interfere with how hormones behave in your body. It can reduce the chance that cancer will return by stopping or slowing its growth, as well as preventing or reducing symptoms in men with prostate cancer.
Hormone therapy is usually used to treat breast and prostate cancer. It can be taken in many ways, including orally, through an injection, and surgery.
Stem Cell Transplant
People whose blood-forming stem cells are damaged by the very high doses of radiation therapy or chemotherapy can undergo stem cell transplant to restore the cells. Blood-forming stem cells are vital since they grow into different types of blood cells that you need to be healthy. The stem cells will be given to you through an IV catheter. The process is very much like receiving a blood transfusion.
Surgical treatment
Surgical treatment for cancer is a procedure to remove cancer from your body. There are many types of surgeries to treat cancer, which differ based on the part of the body that requires surgery, the purpose of the surgery, the amount of tissue to be removed, and your preference. In general, the surgery can be open or minimally invasive.
- During open surgery, one large incision is made to remove the tumor, some healthy tissue, and some nearby lymph nodes.
- During minimally invasive surgery, a few tiny incisions are made instead of a large one. These incisions are made to insert a laparoscope (a long, thin tube with a camera on its end) and special surgical tools. The laparoscope allows your surgeon to see the inside of the body, and the surgical tools are used to remove the tumor and some healthy tissue.
How Long Should I Stay in Hamburg?
For chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy, the treatment schedule may vary. You may have treatment every day, week, or month. It may also be given in a cycle, which is a period of treatment followed by a period of rest to give your body a chance to recover. For surgical treatment, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and you need to stay in Hamburg for at least 10 to 14 days. Your oncologist and/or medical tourism team will advise you on the length of stay in Hamburg.
What's the Recovery Time?
The type of procedure you undergo determines the recovery period. While you may be able to get back to your normal routine within 10 days after laparoscopic surgery, you may need to wait around 6 weeks to fully recover from open surgery. Your oncologist will give you a detailed recovery timeline.
What About Aftercare?
You will be given instructions on how to take care of yourself. Your surgeon or nurse will explain how to control your pain, how to take care of your wound, activities you can and cannot do, and how to spot signs of infections. You may also need to talk to a dietitian to help with eating problems caused by the treatment. You will need to attend follow-up checkups to monitor your condition.
What's the Success Rate?
Cancer survival has improved significantly due to constant advancement and improvements in the field of oncology, including improvement in treatments and screening (allowing for earlier diagnosis). Still, you need to be aware of the risks, such as infection, bleeding, nerve damage, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.
Are there Alternatives to Oncology?
There is no other alternative than to see an oncologist when it comes to cancer treatments. Some people may choose to undergo meditation, hypnosis, and acupuncture as well, usually to relieve the stress, anxiety, and pain that cancer can bring.
Whilst the information presented here has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, it is still advised to consult with your doctor before pursuing a medical treatment at one of the listed medical providers
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