{"id":4362,"date":"2024-09-02T12:28:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T10:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thoraxzentrum-ruhrgebiet.de\/thoracic-oncology-treatment-process\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T14:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:12:09","slug":"thoracic-oncology-treatment-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thoraxzentrum-ruhrgebiet.de\/en\/thoracic-oncology-treatment-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Thoracic Oncology Treatment Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18g53z-bc0dd1371d0855ef900cc60408f92808\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-18g53z-bc0dd1371d0855ef900cc60408f92808{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-18g53z-bc0dd1371d0855ef900cc60408f92808 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-18g53z-bc0dd1371d0855ef900cc60408f92808 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-18g53z-bc0dd1371d0855ef900cc60408f92808 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Treatment Process in Thoracic Oncology<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-12lq9j-0a50f286bbd10048632c9397ce400f84\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-12lq9j-0a50f286bbd10048632c9397ce400f84{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-12lq9j-0a50f286bbd10048632c9397ce400f84 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-12lq9j-0a50f286bbd10048632c9397ce400f84 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-12lq9j-0a50f286bbd10048632c9397ce400f84 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >1. Examination and Diagnosis<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-yuizb-be3643f33405228fbf9fcdb0a695ce74 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If lung or pleural cancer is suspected, we will confirm the diagnosis using state-of-the-art examination techniques. Diagnostics are performed in our clinic, the local Clinic for Thoracic Surgery, and the affiliated practice for Nuclear Medicine and Radiology. Should further examinations be necessary that cannot be performed here, we will coordinate them with other facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-rk1wn-2bcd992d99e7797b9d198a99ece19bba\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-rk1wn-2bcd992d99e7797b9d198a99ece19bba{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-rk1wn-2bcd992d99e7797b9d198a99ece19bba .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-rk1wn-2bcd992d99e7797b9d198a99ece19bba .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-rk1wn-2bcd992d99e7797b9d198a99ece19bba av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >2. Developing an Individual Treatment Plan<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpr7r-bd3edeb2154497af26058102b4543495 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Once the diagnosis and stage of spread have been definitively determined, we develop a comprehensive treatment plan tailored precisely to each individual patient. The interdisciplinary thoracic tumor board meets three days a week, with representatives from various specialist departments (Oncology, Pulmonology, Radiation Therapy, Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Oncology). Through this mutual exchange, we ensure that we create an optimal treatment plan, considering various medical perspectives and current findings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-gu3m7-7ad61b17b3b4469900fe6edaaea5e538\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-gu3m7-7ad61b17b3b4469900fe6edaaea5e538{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-gu3m7-7ad61b17b3b4469900fe6edaaea5e538 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-gu3m7-7ad61b17b3b4469900fe6edaaea5e538 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-gu3m7-7ad61b17b3b4469900fe6edaaea5e538 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >3. Treatment of the Disease<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-aplcf-6b4d7b2c644fef0acfdb5be99e888c5d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We can perform the majority of the planned treatments (thoracic surgery, drug therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy)) in our clinic. If further therapies or procedures are necessary, we will contact our cooperating treatment partners. This ensures optimal care. Furthermore, we offer our patients supportive care through psycho-oncological services and social services. 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