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Organ Cancer Centers
Competencies for common cancers consolidated in organ-specific cancer centers
The Hubertus Wald Tumor Center – University Cancer Center Hamburg (UCC Hamburg) was established as an organizational unit and network to simplify access to all cancer-related services and resources at the UKE.
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For the most common types of cancer, there are organ-specific cancer centers that focus on a particular group of cancers and bring together the interdisciplinary specialties required for treatment. The comprehensive care of cancer patients is coordinated by the Oncology Center as the overarching structure.
We voluntarily submit our organ-specific cancer centers and the Oncology Center to an external annual review by Onkozert. In doing so, we adhere to the strict standards of internationally recognized certifying bodies such as the
Oncology Center
The Oncology Center brings together the 2nd Medical Clinic and Polyclinic (Oncology, Hematology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation with the Department of Pulmonology), the Clinic for Stem Cell Transplantation, and the Clinic for Radiation Therapy and Radio-Oncology at the UKE.
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Carsten Bokemeyer
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Miriam Pesold
The Organ Cancer Centers at UCC Hamburg
Breast Cancer Center
In Germany, more than 70,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. We adhere to high quality standards in order to detect and treat the disease in the best possible way. In March 2004, we were one of the first breast centers to receive certification from the German Cancer Society (DKG) and the German Society for Senology (DGS).
Our center is inspected annually and the certificate is renewed. Services offered by the breast center.
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Lisa Steinhilper
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Volkmar Müller
Dysplasia Unit
Comprehensive consultation, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and therapy for women with diseases of the cervix, vagina, and external genitalia (vulva). Certified in accordance with the guidelines of the German Cancer Society (DKG) and the Working Group on Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy (AG-CPC).
Our center is inspected annually and the certificate is renewed.
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Linn Wölber
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Anna Jaeger
Gynecological Cancer Center
The Gynecological Cancer Center has been certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG) since 2009 and cares for women with ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer, as well as women with changes affecting the vulva, vagina, and cervix. In addition, women with rare malignant gynecological diseases are also treated.
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Barbara Schmalfeldt
Linn Wölber
Barbara Schmalfeldt
Linn Wölber
Skin Cancer Center
With the Skin Tumor Center, our goal is to provide patients and their families with comprehensive, individualized, personal, and university-level care. A team of physicians and oncology-specialized nursing staff is available to support patients with all medical and social questions and needs.
With a dermatologic oncology clinic, specialized inpatient units, an operating department, a phototherapy department, a clinical trials center, and an internationally renowned scientific research laboratory, our Skin Tumor Center brings together important clinical care and research activities under one roof. This ensures treatment at the highest academic level, with access to innovative new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
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Christoffer Gebhardt
Pediatric Oncology Center
The focus of our center is the diagnosis and treatment of all hematologic and oncologic diseases in childhood and adolescence (congenital and acquired disorders of blood formation, congenital and acquired coagulation disorders, immune deficiencies, malignant systemic diseases, and solid tumors).
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Stefan Rutkowski
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Wilhelm Wößmann
Head and Neck Cancer Center
Since 2011, the Head and Neck Tumor Center of the University Cancer Center Hamburg (UCC Hamburg) has been certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG).
Here, we collaborate across specialties with other tumor experts to determine the optimal, individualized tumor therapy for each patient. In treatment, we are committed to organ- and function-preserving as well as reconstructive tumor therapy.
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Christian Betz
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Marcus Freytag
Sarcoma Center
Sarcomas are malignant tumors of the soft tissues—that is, connective and supporting tissues—as well as the peripheral nerves and bones. They can develop almost anywhere in the body in more than 50 different subtypes but are overall very rare.
Because of this highly specialized disease profile, accurate diagnosis and close interdisciplinary collaboration in centers with sufficient experience are essential for successful treatment. For this purpose, the Sarcoma Center Hamburg was founded in 2012 and is now one of the largest sarcoma centers in Germany.
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Anna Duprée
Matthias Priemel
Uro-Oncology Center (Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Testicles)
The Uro-Oncology Center is certified and includes the following centers:
- Prostate Cancer Center, Martini Clinic at the UKE
- Bladder Tumor Center
- Kidney Tumor Center
- Testicular Cancer Center
Below, the uro-oncology centers are listed individually.
Prostate Cancer Center, Martini Clinic at the UKE
The Martini Clinic is a highly specialized private clinic for the treatment of patients with prostate cancer. It offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic options for prostate cancer and, together with the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), treats around 5,000 outpatient patients annually in the Prostate Cancer Center. With approximately 2,200 prostate cancer surgeries per year, the Martini Clinic performs more complete (radical) prostate removals than any other center worldwide.
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Markus Graefen
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Thomas Steuber
Bladder Tumor Center and Kidney Tumor Center
The Bladder and Kidney Tumor Centers offer the full spectrum of oncological diagnostics and treatment.
Gunhild von Amsberg
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Philipp Gild
Testicular Cancer Center
Most male germ cell tumors (GCTs) are diagnosed at an early stage, meaning they are confined to the testicles, and are highly curable. Even in advanced stages, when the disease has spread to lymph nodes or other organs, there are good chances of cure if stage-appropriate, multimodal treatment strategies are followed.
The Testicular Cancer Center is not only nationally recognized for testicular tumor treatment but also serves as a designated second-opinion center. As a Testicular Cancer Center, it is part of the European Reference Network (ERN) for rare adult tumors (EURACAN).
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Christoph Seidel
Philipp Gild
Visceral Oncology Center (Colon, Pancreas, Esophagus, Liver)
The Visceral Oncology Center is certified and includes the following centers:
- Colon Cancer Center
- Pancreatic Cancer Center
- Esophageal Cancer Center
- Liver Cancer Center
The Visceral Oncology Center enables interdisciplinary collaboration among all experts involved in diagnosis and treatment. This close cooperation ensures that patients receive care at the highest level of scientific and clinical knowledge. All participating clinics and institutes are leading institutions in their respective fields.
Below, the visceral oncology centers are listed individually.
Colon Cancer Center
Colon cancer is the second most common type of cancer in Germany, with approximately 70,000 new cases diagnosed each year. When detected early and treated with a therapy tailored to the individual patient, the chances of a cure today are good.
Suspicion of a tumor usually arises during a routine test for occult (not visible to the naked eye) blood in the stool at a primary care physician’s office. For further evaluation, a colonoscopy is performed by a specialist in gastrointestinal diseases (gastroenterologist). If an abnormality is found, tissue samples are taken during the examination and analyzed in pathology for cancer cells.
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Nathaniel Melling
Andreas Block
Pancreatic Cancer Center
We specialize in the full spectrum of pancreatic diseases, including in particular:
- Pancreatic cancer (pancreatic carcinoma) and rare tumor types such as cystic tumors (e.g., IPMN: intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms)
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis, including severe cases with complications such as pseudocysts, necrosis, or obstructed drainage
- Rare special forms, such as hereditary (genetic) or autoimmune pancreatitis
Our clinic has been recognized by the German Cancer Society (DKG) as one of the leading certified pancreatic cancer centers in Germany.
This means the highest quality standards, interdisciplinary treatment processes, and transparent structures—for the benefit of our patients. Together with our partners at UCC Hamburg, we provide comprehensive care according to the latest medical standards.
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Faik G. Uzunoglu
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Marianne Sinn
Esophageal Cancer Center
At our Esophageal Cancer Center, the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer are carried out by an interdisciplinary team of experts in oncology, radiation therapy, endoscopy, radiology, anesthesia, intensive care, and surgery, to provide our patients with the best possible care. This also includes comprehensive support from colleagues in nutrition, physical therapy, and speech therapy.
Through the collaboration of these specialized departments, therapy can be tailored individually to each patient.
Felix Nickel
Hanno Ehlken
Liver Cancer Center
At our Liver Cancer Center, the diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer are carried out by an interdisciplinary team of experts in gastroenterology, oncology, radiation therapy, endoscopy, radiology, anesthesia, intensive care, and surgery to provide you with the best possible care. This also includes comprehensive support from colleagues in nutrition, physical therapy, and speech therapy.
Through the collaboration of these specialized departments, therapy can be individually tailored to each patient.
Asmus Heumann
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Johann von Felden
Center for Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer
The Center for Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer provides counseling and care for patients and families with a genetic predisposition to breast or ovarian cancer.
Since 2021, the center has been certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG) and is a member of the German Consortium for Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer.
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Alma-Verena Müller-Rausch
Center for Hematologic Neoplasms
The Center for Hematologic Neoplasms treats a wide range of malignant blood disorders. These include, for example, bone marrow diseases, leukemias and their precursors, lymph node cancers, and myelodysplastic syndromes. Since 2022, the organ-specific cancer center has been certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG).
Carsten Bokemeyer
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Francis Ayuketang Ayuk
Center for Personalized Medicine – Oncology
The Center for Personalized Medicine – Oncology (ZPM – Oncology) offers individualized therapies for patients. Since 2023, the organ-specific cancer center has been certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG Center for Personalized Medicine – Oncology).
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Maximilian Christopeit
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Claudia Vollbrecht
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