Leducational therapy for tongue cancer in Germany

Radiation therapy for tongue cancer: methods, effectiveness and recovery

Tongue cancer is an aggressive cancer that requires complex treatment. At RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum, radiation therapy is used as an independent method in the early stages and in combination with surgery and chemotherapy for advanced forms. Modern irradiation technologies make it possible to preserve speech and swallowing functions as much as possible.

Indications

  • Early stages (T1-2N0) as an alternative to surgery
  • After surgical removal (adjuvant treatment)
  • Palliative care for metastases
  • Relapses after previous treatment

Contraindications

  • Collagenoses (scleroderma, SLE)
  • Severe cachexia
  • Damage to the jaw bones with a risk of osteoradionecrosis

Each direction is supervised by advanced oncologists.

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    Benefits of treatment in Germany

    Accurate diagnosis

    • PET-CT for prevalence assessment
    • MRI with soft tissue contrast
    • Biopsy with immunohistochemistry

    Innovative technologies

    • HyperArc System for Stereotactic Irradiation
    • AI dose distribution planning
    • Intraoperative radiotherapy

    Maintenance therapy

    • Cryoprotection of the salivary glands
    • Special diets
    • Speech therapy rehabilitation

    Radiation therapy methods

    External beam radiotherapy (IMRT/VMAT)

    • Precise conformal irradiation with 3D planning
    • Protection of healthy tissues (salivary glands, jaw)
    • Course: 30-35 sessions of 2 Gy

    Brachytherapy

    • Contact irradiation using radioactive needles
    • High local dose to tumor
    • Used for T1-T2 stages

    Proton therapy

    • Ideal dose distribution
    • Minimal impact on surrounding structures
    • Particularly effective for tumors of the base of the tongue

    Rehabilitation

    • Prevention of mucositis
    • Stimulation of salivation
    • Long-term follow-up for early detection of relapses

    Conclusion

    In Germany, radiation therapy for tongue cancer is carried out using precision medicine technologies. RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum offers individual treatment regimens developed taking into account the molecular characteristics of the tumor.

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    Our clinics

    The association of clinics RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum offers the organization of lymphoma treatment in Germany without intermediaries, providing access to the country’s leading oncology clinics. We combine advanced techniques, an individual approach and the highest level of medical care, giving hope even in difficult cases.

    Catholic Clinical Complex

    The clinic specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of tumor diseases of internal organs (solid tumors and carcinomas), connective and musculoskeletal tissues (so-called sarcomas), as well as diseases of the blood and lymphatic system (lymphoma and leukemia). It conducts a wide range of clinical studies aimed at developing new drugs and vaccines for the treatment of cancer.

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    Rhine Clinical Complex Hospital Lucas

    The Lucas Clinic plays a key role in the German healthcare system, offering a wide range of medical services. All diagnostic and therapeutic radiological activities are carried out at the Institute of Clinical Radiology. Using the most modern devices, in accordance with the latest medical advances, low-irradiation methods of radiation therapy are used.

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    Sana’a Clinical Complex

    The Sanaa Clinical Complex actively uses the latest medical technologies in the treatment of cancer, including robotic surgical systems, high-precision diagnostics and innovative methods of radiation and chemotherapy.

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    Our oncologists:

    Bjorn-Wieland Lisboa

    Gynecologist, senologist, specialist in the treatment of breast cancer, Doctor of Medical Sciences…

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    Karl-Axel Hartmann

    A leading specialist in radiation therapy, Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, is included in the TOP list of the best German doctors…

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    Tobias Heintges

    Prof., dr. honey. Sciences, oncologist, gastroenterologist. Included in the TOP list of the best doctors in Germany according to the results of the annual survey of the public journalistic magazine “FOCUS”

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    Jörg Falbrede

    Gynecologist, oncologist, mammologist, uro-gynecologist, professor, doctor of medical sciences Jörg Falbrede is included in the TOP list of the best gynecologists in Germany…

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    Aristotle Giagounidis

    Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Clinic of Oncology and Hematology Medicine, is on the TOP list of the best German oncologists…

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    Jan Martin Beron

    Dr. med. Jan Martin Beron, leading specialist in thoracic surgery. Specializes in the treatment of lung tumors, including lung cancer and metastases…

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    Thomas Dirschka

    Dermatologist, onco-dermatologist, specialist in allergology and venereology, professor, doctor of medical sciences…

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    Susan Ingman

    Radiologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Dr. Susan Ingman, MD

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    Why RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum?

    • The only center in Germany with a full cycle of proton therapy
    • Interdisciplinary team (oncologists, radiologists, surgeons)
    • Clinical studies of new radiation protocols

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