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Patients
We are here to support patients and their families through every step of cancer diagnosis and treatment and to offer them encouragement. On the following pages, you will find our comprehensive range of services offered by the Hubertus Wald Tumor Center – University Cancer Center Hamburg (UCC Hamburg) for patients and their caregivers.
I have cancer, what happens next?
A cancer diagnosis often raises many questions for patients and their caregivers. We have summarized the most important information for you here:
We are here for you – UCC Hamburg offers interdisciplinary advice on therapy and diagnostics, second opinions, information on current studies, as well as psychosocial and psycho-oncological care. Visit our website to find out more about the wide range of options available to you.
Our central entry point is your first point of contact. You can make an appointment here:
In addition, our
You can find an overview of our consultation hours here:
The most important treatment methods for cancer are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and various complementary therapies. Surgery and radiation therapy act locally on the tumor, while the other three drug therapies affect the entire body.
These methods are often combined to achieve the best possible effect. We will find the best possible treatment for you and involve you in the decisions. You can find an overview of our treatment options here:
A tumor board is an interdisciplinary conference where our specialists from various medical fields such as oncology, surgery, radiology, radiation therapy, and pathology meet to jointly develop the best possible individual treatment strategy for you. Each patient is discussed at least once during the course of treatment by the tumor board.
Based on all findings, the treatment options are discussed and a recommendation is made that takes into account the patient's overall health, the type and stage of the tumor, and current guidelines and studies.
Our Central Entry Point will be happy to help you.
The uncertainty following a cancer diagnosis may cause anxiety for you, your loved ones ad caregivers. We would like to encourage you to seek help in such a situation.
There are various ways to support you and your caregivers, whether through
The uncertainty following a cancer diagnosis may cause anxiety for you and your loved ones. We would like to encourage you to seek help in such a situation.
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Focus on Patients
In times when so much seems uncertain, we are reliably at your side. As a patient, you are our focus - with your questions, your fears, and your desire for excellent treatment. Together with you, we will find the best path to recovery for you.
Our multiprofessional team - whether in the outpatient clinics, on the wards, or in the therapy support area - is here to support you and accompany you in every situation.
Right from the start, you have the opportunity to take advantage of our Oncoguide. Our guides will assist you and show you various approaches.
Our central contact point is where we take care of your concerns. We review your case and refer it to the interdisciplinary tumor boards for consultation.
Would you like to learn more about us - what exactly does a University Cancer Center do, what are organ cancer centers, and how are they networked?
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Participation in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are an essential part of medical progress. They enable research into new drugs, therapies, or combinations with the aim of continuously improving the treatment of cancer.
Participation can be beneficial for patients for several reasons. They gain early access to new treatment approaches that are not yet available outside of studies, while also contributing to medical progress: every participation helps to gain new insights that future patients can benefit from.
Participating in a study does not mean foregoing proven treatments – it means working with our experienced physicians to try new approaches when the conditions are right.
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Supportive Care
A balanced diet and sufficient exercise can help you develop a sustainable lifestyle that can help you in every phase of the disease. In addition, complementary methods such as medicinal plant therapy can show you what else you can do for yourself - tailored to your medication treatment.
Take advantage of psycho-oncological and psychosocial counseling - even during follow-up care or at a later stage.
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Support Groups
Patient support groups offer counseling and support for patients and their families. You can learn from the experiences of other patients and receive valuable information and support on how to take the next steps. At UCC Hamburg, we consider it a matter of course to support our patients in contacting self-help groups.
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Information on Cancer
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is as individual as the people affected themselves. Some want to gather as much information as possible, while others need distance, space, and time to focus on themselves first.
We have compiled a selection of information materials for you.
Do you have any questions or would you like to make an appointment? Here you will find our contact details for UCC Hamburg.
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