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Stomach cancer treatment in Germany is planned by a tumor board: a surgeon, an oncologist, a radiation oncologist and a gastroenterologist. The approach depends on the stage, size and location of the tumor and your general condition, and preference is given to minimally invasive procedures, including robotic gastric tumor removal and modern types of radiotherapy.
Endoscopic resection
at the very earliest stages
If the tumor has not grown beyond the stomach lining, it is removed through the mouth with an endoscope, without abdominal incisions. In such cases endoscopic resection may be the only treatment needed.
Resection and gastrectomy
partial or total removal of the stomach
The surgeon removes the tumor together with part or all of the stomach and nearby lymph nodes, trying to preserve digestion. Operations are also performed with the Da Vinci robot through small incisions.
Stomach cancer chemotherapy
before and after surgery
Before surgery the drugs shrink the tumor, and afterwards they lower the risk of the disease returning. A course involves a short hospital stay, and several courses are sometimes needed.
A chemotherapy solution heated to 41.5-42 °C is delivered into the abdominal cavity during surgery to act on remaining cancer cells. The method is considered when the tumor has spread to the peritoneum.
Targeted therapy
for specific tumor markers
These drugs block specific growth mechanisms of cancer cells. Tumor markers such as HER2 are tested before they are prescribed.
Stenting, a bypass between the stomach and the bowel or laser ablation help restore the passage of food and relieve symptoms. Sometimes these procedures prepare the patient for further treatment.
Which treatment methods suit your case?
Our doctor-coordinator will review your medical records and find a specialist to assess your treatment options.
A CLINIC FOR YOUR DIAGNOSIS
Best clinics for stomach cancer treatment in Germany
Why we suggest these clinics
When selecting clinics, our doctor-coordinators consider the specialists' experience in treating stomach cancer, the clinic's capabilities and our experience supporting patients there. We recommend a specific doctor and clinic after reviewing your medical records.
Why this clinic is considered for stomach cancer treatment
Cancer center with HIPEC and targeted therapy
The hospital is a certified cancer center that uses hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), intraoperative radiotherapy and targeted therapies. It has a laboratory for immunophenotyping, cytology and molecular genetic testing.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch is one of Germany’s leading medical centers, specializing in oncology, hematology, orthopedics and neurosurgery. It is part of the Helios Hospital Group network. The coordinator agrees on the department and doctor for your case before you travel.
Certificates and accreditations
International Organization for Standardization ISO
Initiative Qualitats Medizin
DKG
DDG
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Single room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
Why this clinic is considered for stomach cancer treatment
Experience in minimally invasive cancer surgery
The clinic's surgical oncologists in Hamburg have extensive experience in removing tumors with minimally invasive techniques, including gastrectomy. Oncology and surgery are among the network's key areas.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Asklepios Kliniken is one of the largest private healthcare networks in Germany, covering everything from primary diagnostics to complex surgery and rehabilitation. The clinic holds a DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 quality certificate and is listed in the Focus magazine ranking. The coordinator confirms what the department can offer before you travel.
Certificates and accreditations
Medical Tourism Quality Alliance (MTQA)
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Accommodation for accompanying person · Single room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
DKG cancer centerLaparoscopic surgeryAcademic hospital
Why this clinic is considered for stomach cancer treatment
Cancer center certified by the DKG
The clinic's oncology center is certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG). Its doctors actively introduce minimally invasive methods, including laparoscopic surgery.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Helios Krefeld is a multidisciplinary medical center, an academic hospital of Aachen University and part of the Helios Hospital Group network. Its main areas are oncology, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery and bone marrow transplantation. The coordinator confirms what the relevant department can offer before you travel.
Certificates and accreditations
International Organization for Standardization ISO
Initiative Qualitats Medizin
DKG
DDG
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Single room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
Why this clinic is considered for stomach cancer treatment
Large hospital network with oncology
One of the largest private hospital networks in Germany, with oncology among its main areas. The network's clinic in Offenbach has a radiation therapy department and a department of hematology and thoracic oncology.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Sana Hospital Group unites 56 clinics and more than 35 medical centers and serves more than 2 million patients a year. The network includes university hospitals and rehabilitation centers. The coordinator agrees on the right clinic in the network for your case before you travel.
Certificates and accreditations
TOP FOCUS MAGAZINE 2022
The European Stroke Organization certified
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Accommodation for accompanying person · Single room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
How much does stomach cancer treatment in Germany cost?
The price depends on the method, the extent of surgery, the number of chemotherapy courses, the length of radiation therapy and the clinic. The clinic gives the exact price after reviewing your test results, and we send you programs from several clinics so you can compare prices and what is included. Experts Medical services are free for patients, and you pay the clinic directly.
Approximate treatment costs
Treatment / service
Cost
What affects the cost
Chemotherapy
$2,900-3,750
Protocol and number of courses
HIPEC therapy
$23,500-25,600
Extent of surgery and clinic
Gastrectomy
$37,400-45,000
Extent of surgery and length of hospital stay
Prices are approximate. The final cost depends on your personalized treatment plan and the services included.
Doctor selection and support are free of charge for you.
No markups. You pay for treatment directly at the clinic.
How the price is formed and what the budget includes
What affects the cost
The treatment method and extent, the chosen clinic, the length of hospital stay and the need for additional tests.
Which medical expenses to check
Tests, doctors’ fees, inpatient stay, medication and follow-up consultations. What is included depends on the program.
Which travel expenses to plan for
Flights, accommodation outside the clinic, transfers, an interpreter and a companion’s stay. The doctor-coordinator will clarify what is included in the offer and what is paid separately.
Our medical board selects a doctor experienced in treating your specific diagnosis. We rely on the results of their previous patients, the clinic's capabilities and your budget.
20+years of experience
Sana Offenbach · oncology
Thomas Wehler
Oncologist
Professor, chief physician of the Department of Hematology and Thoracic Oncology at the Sana Offenbach Clinic. Specialist in the conservative treatment of malignant diseases.
Experience and achievements+
Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences. Chief physician of the Department of Hematology and Thoracic Oncology at the Sana Offenbach Clinic. An outstanding specialist in the field of conservative treatment of malignant diseases of the lungs and pleura with extensive experience in both clinical and scientific activities.
Specialization:
internal medicine;
hematology;
hemostasiology;
oncology;
pulmonology;
infectious diseases.
25+years of experience
Sana Offenbach · radiation therapy
Peter Niehoff
Radiation therapy specialist
Head of the Department of Radiation Therapy at the Sana Offenbach Clinic. Specializes in brachytherapy and stereotactic treatment of metastases.
Experience and achievements+
Head of the Department of Radiation Therapy at the Sana Offenbach Clinic.
Specialization:
Brachytherapy of the prostate, breast, cervix, head and neck;
Radiation therapy during deep breathing;
Radiation therapy without the use of tattooed tags;
Stereotactic treatment of metastases.
Professional Experience:
1995-2002 Physician assistant in radiation therapy at the University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein;
2002-2005 Specialist in Radiation Therapy at the University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein;
2005-2011 Senior physician and head of brachytherapy in the Department of Radiation Therapy at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein;
2011-2016 Head of the Department of Radiation Therapy at the Clinics of Cologne;
since 2016 Head of the Department of Radiation Therapy at the Sana Offenbach Clinic.
Membership in international organizations:
DEGRO – Working groups: prostate, brachytherapy, prostate S3 recommendations;
BVDST – Representative, S3 recommendations for cervical, body and ovarian cancer;
ESTRO – Working group on brachytherapy for UroGec, breast, head and neck.
15+years of experience
Oncology · surgery
Johannes David Schultz
ENT surgeon, oncologist
Oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors. Has a specialization in thoracic, vascular and visceral surgery and uses targeted therapy.
Experience and achievements+
Specialization:
Diagnosis and treatment of various tumors, including both benign and malignant tumors;
therapy of salivary gland diseases;
diagnosis and treatment of pathologies of the nose, paranasal sinuses and skull base;
treatment of sleep disorders;
application of targeted therapy;
plastic surgery.
Education and professional career:
08.2008 – obtaining specialization in thoracic, vascular and visceral surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, under the supervision of Prof. S. Post.
08.2008-04.2009 – training in intensive care and general surgery at the Clinic of Thoracic, Vascular and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim.
04.2009 – Specialization in the field of ear, throat and nose (ENT) under the direction of Prof. K. Hörmann at the Department of Otolaryngology at the University Hospital Mannheim.
01.2014 – Head of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Oncology and the Department of Otolaryngology at the University Hospital Mannheim.
05.2014 – Appointment as senior physician of the ENT department at the University Hospital Mannheim.
10.2014 – Certificate in Hygienic Standards at the University Hospital Mannheim, Department of Otolaryngology, Baden-Württemberg.
09.2014 – Appointment as Head of the Head and Neck Tumor Center at the University Hospital Mannheim.
02-04.2016 – Fellowship in the Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MKG) at Heidelberg University Hospital under the direction of Prof. J. Hoffmann.
04.2016 – Appointment as head of the senior physician of the ENT department at the Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe GmbH under the direction of Prof. W. Heppt.
Head of the Head and Neck Oncology Department at the Facial Resuscitation Competence Center.
Head of the Center for Malignant Diseases of the Head and Neck at the Clinical Cancer Center Karlsruhe (CCC).
11.2017-02.2018 – Traineeship at the BG Ludwigshafen BG Hospital for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ruprecht Karl University Heidelberg, under the supervision of Prof. U. Kneser.
02.0218 – Appointment as senior physician of the ENT department at Phillips University in Marburg under the supervision of Prof. B. A. Stuck
09.2019 – Chief physician of the ENT department at Helios Klinikum Krefeld and head of the DKG-certified Head and Neck Tumor Center.
Membership in international organizations:
German Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
German Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
Austrian Society of Otolaryngology (ENT), head and neck surgery.
German Sleep Society (DGSM).
Treatment of stomach cancer in Germany: we will prepare your records for doctors abroad
We translate your medical documents free of charge and prepare a medical file so that specialists abroad can assess your situation and suggest a treatment plan.
A doctor-coordinator reviews your situation
They will review your medical records, clarify your preferences and help you choose the right specialist.
The doctor you choose reviews your case
The coordinator arranges for your records to be reviewed by a specialist experienced in treating stomach cancer.
You receive a plan and cost
Before you travel, you can review the clinic's offer, the services included and the planned length of stay.
The doctor-coordinator will tell you where to start and which documents are needed in your case.
Since 2016 we have helped more than 12,000 patientsget quality treatment
Surgery to remove stomach cancer: sample day-by-day program
Hospitalization
1 day
Duration of stay in Germany
6 days
1 dayMeeting at the airport, examination, consultation
2 daySurgery, hospitalization
3 dayDischarge from the hospital and accommodation in a hotel
5 dayControl consultation
6 dayTransfer to the airport
Radiation therapy for stomach cancer: sample day-by-day program
Hospitalization
Outpatient
Duration of stay in Germany
11-30 days
1 dayMeeting at the airport, examination, consultation
Days 2-10/29Irradiation, daily (except weekends)
11-30 dayTransfer to the airport
How we organize your treatment in Germany
01We review your situation
The doctor-coordinator reviews your medical records and clarifies your preferences, budget and travel dates.
02We select a doctor and clinic
We recommend a specialist experienced in similar cases, taking into account the clinic's capabilities and our experience supporting patients there.
03We agree on the plan and cost
We arrange for a specialist doctor to review your case and help you understand the proposed plan, the services included and the cost.
04We organize your trip
We agree on appointment dates and help with tickets, visa, transfers and accommodation.
05We support you during treatment
Your doctor-coordinator stays in touch and helps with practical matters and communication with the clinic.
06We stay with you after you return
We help you get the necessary documents, arrange follow-up consultations and stay in touch with your doctor.
Additional services
Free
Visa assistance
Airport transfers
Personal doctor-coordinator
Accommodation and flight booking
Interpreter
Accommodation for a companion
Private room
How we help after you return home
We help you get the discharge summary and the clinic’s recommendations for further treatment and monitoring.
If needed, we help arrange translation of your medical records.
We arrange follow-up consultations with the clinic’s doctors, including online. We confirm the format and cost of the consultation in advance.
We help you get answers from your doctor to questions about the recommendations you received.
Reviews of stomach cancer treatment in Germany
Veronica
06/08/2021 Diagnosis: stomach cancer
★★★★★5/5
When our father was diagnosed with stomach cancer, we immediately decided to seek help in Germany.
When we visited the University Hospital in Aachen, we were pleasantly surprised by the level of care we received. Within a few days, additional examinations were carried out and we were given treatment. The quality of the medical…
Victor
03/05/2021 Diagnosis: stomach cancer
★★★★★5/5
I had a gastric resection at Asklepios Barmbek Hospital in December 2020.
I heartily recommend this hospital, they are true professionals!
Felix
Diagnosis: Treatment of stomach cancer
★★★★★5/5
I came to Sachsenhausen in Germany for treatment of stomach cancer at the Nordwest Clinic.
I was treated by Dr. Plamen Staykov, he handled my case very carefully and also took care of the post-operative aspects. I am happy with everything. Operation was successfully completed.
Elena
Diagnosis: stage 3 gastric carcinoma
★★★★☆4/5
Hello! My dad was treated at the Nordwest clinic with a diagnosis of stage 3 gastric carcinoma.
Doctors, nurses and accompanying staff are qualified specialists, very attentive! All procedures are done out of necessity and not for profit. The only thing that was confusing was the lack of a menu for people without stomachs. (They…
Harald Schmitz
Diagnosis: stomach cancer
★★★★★5/5
West German Cancer Center at the University Hospital Essen.
I recommend it for a second opinion. Many cancer patients are treated here.
Tanya
Diagnosis: stomach cancer
★★★★★5/5
I have heard about Charité Clinic for a long time, especially the oncology department.
It so happened that we also had to go there for treatment of this pathology. My sister was treated for stomach cancer. Everything went well, and now there is a stable remission.
Reviews describe personal experiences and do not guarantee the same treatment results.
Diagnostics before stomach cancer treatment
Before drawing up a treatment plan, doctors review the tests you have already had and decide whether additional ones are needed. Some records can be assessed before you travel.
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When to ask for a review
It is worth sending your documents for review if the diagnosis has been confirmed by a biopsy during gastroscopy, if gastroscopy or CT found a mass, or if you need a second opinion before surgery or chemotherapy.
A review is also useful when only supportive care is offered at home, when the disease has come back after treatment or when the tumor has spread to the peritoneum.
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Which tests may be needed
The diagnosis is based on gastroscopy with a biopsy. The spread of the tumor is assessed with CT, MRI, endoscopic ultrasound and PET-CT, along with blood tests. The tumor tissue is tested for markers such as HER2, which guide the choice of drug treatment.
According to the clinics, diagnosis in Germany takes 3-4 days. Not everyone needs the full list: the doctors take your existing results into account.
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What can be assessed before the trip
Based on the gastroscopy report, histology and scans, oncologists can review the treatment options in advance and prepare a preliminary program with a cost estimate.
The final plan is approved by the tumor board after an examination and further tests at the clinic.
We will help you choose a clinic for your caseOur doctor-coordinator will review your medical records, explain the differences between clinics and help you choose the right specialist.
TREATMENT IN DETAIL
About gastric cancer treatment in Germany
Gastric cancer treatment in Germany: advanced methods and effective results
Gastric cancer treatment in Germany follows progressive protocols and gives patients a high chance of recovery at different stages of the disease. According to the WHO, gastric adenocarcinoma is one of the top 6 types of cancer and causes 800,000 deaths annually. Men get the disease twice as often as women. A special danger is the late detection of pathology, when cancer has spread to neighboring tissues and organs.
Gastric cancer treatment in Germany combines the most effective, innovative and traditional methods. The plan of individual therapy is developed by a group of specialists. It includes oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, gastroenterologists, geneticists, nutritionists, and rehabilitation specialists. This allows German doctors to achieve maximum results in the treatment of gastric cancer at all stages.
Why do patients choose gastric cancer treatment in Germany?
Germany is recognized as one of the world leaders in the fight against malignant tumors. Patients from abroad come to German doctors for the following reasons:
High professionalism of oncologists. Doctors have the right to practice only after long training and internship.
There are university clinics in Germany, where scientists together with doctors develop and implement new technologies of cancer diagnostics and innovative drugs. Foreign patients can participate in clinical trials and undergo advanced gastric cancer treatment in Germany.
German hospitals are equipped with medical equipment of the latest modifications.
A wide range of technologies are available for the intensive rehabilitation of patients after complex interventions.
Gastric cancer treatment in Germany is highly effective – 5-year survival rate of patients at early stages exceeds 80%.
How is gastric cancer diagnosed in Germany?
To make a diagnosis, the patient is assigned a thorough examination. It includes:
Gastroscopy. It allows you to detect the disease and determine the stage. During the procedure, the doctor takes a small sample of tumor tissue for examination. If it is impossible to analyze the patient, a virtual gastroscopy is assigned. The study uses 3D computer modeling to visualize the stomach tissue without penetrating the body.
To assess the state of the abdominal cavity organs and the degree of metastasis of organs and tissues, CT, MRI and endoscopic ultrasound are prescribed.
PET-CT is a modern method of detecting the smallest cancer cells in the body by injecting a radioactive substance. It accumulates in malignant cells and glows when scanned.
Laboratory tests of blood, urine and feces for hidden blood.
Diagnosis of stomach cancer in Germany is carried out quickly – within 3-4 days.
Surgical treatment of gastric cancer in Germany
Surgery is the gold standard for gastric cancer treatment in Germany. German specialists try to remove the tumor as far as possible and preserve a person’s digestive functions. The choice of method is based on the size and localization of the tumor, as well as the degree of metastasis.
Preference is given to minimally invasive interventions, among which are:
Endoscopic resection. The procedure is performed through the oral cavity using an endoscope. It does not involve incisions in the abdominal cavity. If the cancer is detected in time, when the tumor has not gone beyond the mucosa, endoscopic resection may be the only method of therapy.
Partial resection – excision of the tumor with preservation of the organ. It is indicated in the presence of a neoplasm inside the stomach.
Gastrectomy – complete removal of the organ and lymph nodes with the subsequent formation of the stomach from intestinal tissue. This allows patients to preserve digestive function and lead a full lifestyle. The operation is performed with extensive tumors.
During the intervention, the doctor conducts a rapid test of tumor tissue to maximize the preservation of the organ.
Robotic gastric tumor removal
German onco-surgeons use the latest generation Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system for partial or complete stomach removal. The operation is performed through minimal incisions of up to 2 cm. The doctor controls the robotic surgeon’s actions using a remote control and a manipulator. Robotic treatment of gastric cancer in Germany has many advantages:
the surgeon can remove cancerous foci with jewel-like precision, and in case of total gastrectomy – to perform reconstruction of the alimentary tract;
Gastric cancer treatment in Germany at stage 4: what operations are performed?
At stage 4 in inoperable adenocarcinoma, doctors use palliative surgery. Such operations do not aim to remove the neoplasm completely, they are aimed at:
preventing bleeding;
reduce the size of the tumor;
eliminate pain symptoms;
restoring patency of the gastrointestinal tract;
improving the quality of life of the person.
Surgeons perform:
Gastric bypass. The doctor connects the upper part of the stomach and intestine with a shunt to allow food to bypass the tumor.
Unostomy. The procedure will allow the patient to receive nutrition through the abdominal wall by taking the small intestine outside.
Laser ablation. An endoscopic procedure in which the doctor applies a laser to the cancerous focus.
Gastric stenting. The surgeon places a narrow tube in the stomach, the end of which leads out into the duodenum. This allows food to pass through if the tumor is large.
These types of surgeries may also aim to prepare the patient for multi-stage surgical treatment combined with therapy.
Treatment of gastric cancer in Germany: features of chemotherapy
Treatment with chemopreparations is the primary method of conservative therapy for gastric cancer. It is carried out at different stages of the tumor process:
neoadjuvant chemotherapy – prescribed before the removal of the tumor to reduce it;
adjuvant chemotherapy – administered after surgery for the final destruction of cancer cells to minimize the risk of recurrence.
Innovative drugs with low toxicity are available in German hospitals. They are easily tolerated, and side complications are rarely recorded in the patient.
HIPEC therapy: how does it work?
This is intra-abdominal regional hyperthermic chemotherapy, which is carried out in the process of surgical intervention. A special solution is used, heated to 41,5-42 ° C, and injected with the help of a pump. In abdominal carcinomatosis, residual cancer cells sensitive to heat are destroyed.
The advantages of HIPEC therapy include:
the ability to use a solution of high concentration, which is localized in the tumor focus and does not go beyond it;
almost complete absence of negative side effects inherent in intravenous chemotherapy, in which the drug is distributed throughout the body;
it is a one-time procedure.
Patients with stage 4 gastric cancer report improved overall health and quality of life.
Targeted and immune therapies in the treatment of gastric cancer in Germany
These are varieties of biotherapy that show optimistic results in the treatment of cancer, including the last stage. German oncologists use:
immunotherapy to activate a person’s own defense system to fight the tumor;
targeting drugs to identify and block malignant cells;
anti-cancer vaccines – personalized preparations, which are made from the patient’s blood with the addition of special antigens.
Treatment of gastric cancer in Germany with radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is administered after surgical treatment of cancer to eliminate all foci.
In hospitals in Germany, such as the University Hospital Freiburg, modern types of radiotherapy are available. They affect the cancer foci without damaging neighboring healthy tissues and organs. Among them:
Narrowly focused radiation therapy. They use linear gas pedals from the latest generation of CyberKnife, TrueBeam. They deliver a high dose of radiation with an accuracy of 1 mm.
MR Linac radiotherapy. It gives the opportunity to irradiate cancer foci located in moving organs: lungs and heart. The procedure is carried out using a linear gas pedal under MRI control.
Gamma knife. Allows you to direct to the tumor many thin powerful beams of gamma radiation, which converge at one point and destroy the DNA of the tumor cells.
Some medical centers in Germany offer proton therapy. This is a gentle version of radiation therapy that has minimal side effects. The specialized West German Proton Therapy Center in Essen (WPE) is one such clinic.
How much does it cost to treat gastric cancer in Germany?
The cost of gastric cancer treatment is regulated by the German Ministry of Health. Therefore, the price of therapy does not differ much from hospital to hospital.
The approximate price of the main procedures for gastric cancer treatment in Germany:
Gamma Knife – $9600-$11750;
HIPEC-therapy – $23500-$25600;
Chemotherapy – $2900-$3750;
gastrectomy – $37400-$45000.
Upon your request, Experts Medical coordinators will provide up-to-date information on how much gastric cancer treatment costs at the best hospitals in Germany.
What is the best hospital to go to for gastric cancer treatment in Germany?
Such medical institutions in Germany demonstrate the best results in the treatment of gastric cancer:
Nordwest Hospital in Frankfurt am Main. One of the 22 hospitals in the world certified by the ESMO. Stomach cancer is treated by world-renowned specialists – oncologist Elke Yeager, surgeon Thomas Kraus. It has the status of a university clinic, where they develop targeted drugs, individual anti-cancer vaccines.
Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch – specializes in oncology and oncosurgery. It is among the top hospitals in Germany. It is equipped with a laboratory for immunophenotyping, cytologic and molecular genetic studies.
Asklepios Clinic in Hamburg. Oncosurgeons have extensive experience in removing tumors by minimally traumatic methods. The leading specialist is Prof. Karl Jürgen Oldhafer, who has performed thousands of successful gastrectomies.
Patients highly appreciate the results of gastric cancer treatment in Germany, which is confirmed by positive reviews on the Experts Medical website.
How to go for gastric cancer treatment in Germany?
Doctors-coordinators of Experts Medical international company will organize a trip for gastric cancer treatment in Germany in the shortest possible time.
It is enough to leave a request on the website to get help in choosing the best hospitals and doctors and to find out how much gastric cancer treatment in Germany costs. Experts will prepare medical documents, submit them to the doctor to study and develop a preliminary treatment plan, and organize a consultation with him.
For the entire period of stay in Germany for gastric cancer treatment, the patient will have access to the assistance of a personal mentor from Experts Medical.
Which method or combination of methods is right for you is decided by a medical board after reviewing your records.
Get a personal plan for stomach cancer treatment in Germany and a price after a review by a German oncologist
Questions about stomach cancer treatment in Germany
About choosing a doctor, costs and preparing for treatment.
Can I get a treatment plan and price before I travel?
Yes. Stomach cancer treatment in Germany can be planned in advance: our doctor-coordinator reviews your test results and histology, helps you choose an oncologist and sends your documents to the clinic. The clinic prepares a preliminary program and cost estimate, and the final plan is confirmed after an examination.
Can stomach cancer be removed without open surgery?
If the tumor is found very early and has not grown beyond the stomach lining, it can sometimes be removed endoscopically, without abdominal incisions. In other cases surgery is usually needed, often combined with chemotherapy. What suits you is decided by the tumor board after reviewing your test results.
Can stomach cancer be cured?
At early stages stomach cancer can often be removed completely. In advanced disease, treatment helps keep the disease in check, relieve symptoms and preserve the ability to eat normally. Only a doctor can assess the outlook in your case after reviewing your test results.
What does stage 4 stomach cancer treatment involve?
When the tumor has spread to the peritoneum, HIPEC (heated chemotherapy during surgery), targeted therapy, immunotherapy and personalized anti-cancer vaccines are considered. If the tumor cannot be removed, palliative procedures help restore the passage of food. Whether this treatment suits you will be decided by the oncologist after reviewing your documents.
How long does treatment in Germany take?
Under the clinics’ programs, a trip for surgery takes about 6 days and a hospital stay for a course of chemotherapy about 3 days, while the total length depends on the protocol, as several courses are sometimes needed. Radiation is given on an outpatient basis every day except weekends, with a stay of 11-30 days.
How should I eat after stomach removal?
After surgery, digestion adapts, and patients are usually advised to eat small meals often. The clinic’s doctors give recommendations on diet and follow-up at discharge.
What affects the price of treatment?
The price depends on the method, the extent of surgery, the number of courses and the clinic. After reviewing your test results, we request programs from several clinics so you can compare prices. Experts Medical services are free for patients.
Which documents are needed, and do they need translating?
Prepare the gastroscopy report, histology, CT or PET-CT, reports on previous treatment and recent blood tests. Before ordering a translation, check the requirements with the doctor-coordinator: they will tell you which documents the chosen clinic needs and in what format.
Can someone travel with me?
Yes, a relative can travel with you. The coordinator will help you arrange the trip, accommodation and transfers for two.
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