Chemotherapy Cost In Germany

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The process of using powerful chemicals and anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells is known as chemotherapy.

It may be given for curative purposes or reducing symptoms and prolong life.

A lot of chemotherapy drugs are available, which are either used alone or in combination.

Chemotherapy is an effective way of treating cancer, but it has many side effects, such as-

  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Appetite loss
  • Bleeding
  • Itching
  • Mouth ulcers

The chemotherapy process is a little complex. First, a device is surgically inserted into the body before any intravenous chemotherapy. These devices can be a catheter, port, or pump.

Then there are pre-investigative tests to ensure your body is ready for chemotherapy. Every aspect and side effect planning and management is done.

For the chemotherapy drug to be given to the body, there are many routes -

  • Infusion
  • Pills
  • Shots
  • Creams, or maybe direct application
Chemotherapy cost in Germany is between USD 1800 to USD 2200. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 1 days and outside the hospital for 10 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

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Inclusions in the package

The cost of Chemotherapy includes:

  • Before starting chemotherapy, a few diagnostic tests may be done, such as Blood tests, X-rays, MRI, CT, PET, or ultrasound.

  • Chemotherapy session cost (depends on the number of sessions required)

  • Medicines 

  • Patient's hospital stay (only in case of high-dose chemotherapy)

Factors affecting cost of Chemotherapy

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

  • The stage and type of cancer

  • Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy.

  • Any additional tests may be required to know the status of the disease during the course of treatment.  

  • An extended stay at the Hospital

Cost related to Chemotherapy in Germany

Listing approximate price of Chemotherapy and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name Cost range
Chemotherapy USD 1800 to USD 2200
Colon Cancer Treatment USD 12600 to USD 15400
Skin Cancer USD 4500 to USD 5500
Cervical Cancer Treatment USD 6300 to USD 7700
Esophagus Cancer Treatment USD 10800 to USD 13200
Hodgkin Disease Treatment USD 10800 to USD 13200
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) Treatment USD 13500 to USD 16500
Retinoblastoma (RB) Treatment USD 13500 to USD 16500
Stomach Cancer Treatment USD 18000 to USD 22000
Adrenal Cancer Treatment USD 18000 to USD 22000

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Chemotherapy.

What are the tests included before Chemotherapy and its cost?

Tests before chemotherapy include blood tests, MRI, ECG, chest X-ray, etc., 10-15% of the total procedure cost is involved in medical tests related to the procedure. The treatment package contains the cost of the tests too.

Is the medicine cost included in the Chemotherapy package?

The medical bills are included in the package when the patient is in the hospital. On the other hand, if the patient buys medicines outside the hospital, they are not included in the package.

How long the patient has to stay in the hospital after the Chemotherapy?

If you have been given high-dose chemotherapy treatments then you might need to stay in the hospital for longer, perhaps a few weeks. If that’s not the case you may have to wait 30 to 45 minutes after the chemotherapy is done to make certain that you don't have any reactions to the medications. 

How much does Chemotherapy cost in different countries?

For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Chemotherapy in different countries is approximately:

  • India USD 800 to USD 1200
  • Turkey USD 1200 to USD 1800
  • Thailand USD 1200 to USD 1800
  • Israel USD 560 to USD 840
  • Singapore USD 1200 to USD 1800
  • Malaysia USD 1600 to USD 2400

List of Centers for Chemotherapy in Germany

Popular Cities in Germany for Chemotherapy are:

Leading Hospitals for Chemotherapy in Germany

Doctors for Chemotherapy in Germany

The right doctor for chemotherapy is a Medical Oncologist.

Listing popular specialists:

Prof. Dr. Christian Witt

Prof. Dr. Christian Witt

Senior Consultant, 36 years of experience

Meoclinic Hospital, BerlinLocation

Lung transplantation Lung volume reduction Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - ALL in Adults Breast Biopsy Hairy Cell Leukemia - HCL Metastatic Tumors Treatment Adrenal Cancer Treatment Anal Cancer Treatment Bile Duct Cancer Treatment Bladder Cancer Treatment Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP) Treatment Castleman Disease Treatment Cervical Cancer Treatment Gallbladder Cancer Treatment Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) Treatment Hodgkin Disease Treatment Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment Leukemia in Children Liver Cancer Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatment Small-cell Carcinoma Treatment Lung Carcinoid Tumor Treatment Skin Lymphoma Treatment Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Keilholz

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Keilholz

Director, 27 years of experience

Charite University HospitalLocation

Head and neck cancer Melanoma Sarcoma Lymphomas Multiple myeloma Carcinomas of the stomach, lung, colon, ovary, & kidney Adrenal Cancer Treatment Anal Cancer Treatment Bladder Cancer Treatment

Pd Dr. Med Peter Reichardt

Pd Dr. Med Peter Reichardt

Chief, 35 years of experience

Helios Hospital, BerlinLocation

Soft tissue sarcomas, Bone tumors, Gastrointestinal stromal tumors, Malignant skin tumors, Oesophageal carcinomas, Gastric carcinomas, Pancreatic carcinomas, Neuroendocrine tumors, Gall bladder and bile duct carcinomas

Dr. Stefan Schonland

Dr. Stefan Schonland

Senior Consultant, 24 years of experience

University Hospital HeidelbergLocation

Lung volume reduction Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - ALL in Adults Hairy Cell Leukemia - HCL Metastatic Tumors Treatment Adrenal Cancer Treatment Anal Cancer Treatment Bile Duct Cancer Treatment Bladder Cancer Treatment Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP) Treatment Castleman Disease Treatment Cervical Cancer Treatment Gallbladder Cancer Treatment Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) Treatment Hodgkin Disease Treatment Small-cell Carcinoma Treatment Lung Carcinoid Tumor Treatment Skin Lymphoma Treatment Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment Leukemia in Children Liver Cancer Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatment

Prof. Dirk Jager

Prof. Dirk Jager

Chairman, 28 years of experience

University Hospital HeidelbergLocation

Lung transplantation Lung volume reduction Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - ALL in Adults Metastatic Tumors Treatment Adrenal Cancer Treatment Anal Cancer Treatment Bile Duct Cancer Treatment Bladder Cancer Treatment Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP) Treatment Castleman Disease Treatment Cervical Cancer Treatment Gallbladder Cancer Treatment Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) Treatment Hodgkin Disease Treatment Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment Leukemia in Children Liver Cancer Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatment Small-cell Carcinoma Treatment Lung Carcinoid Tumor Treatment Skin Lymphoma Treatment Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment

Dr. Jorg Groticke

Dr. Jorg Groticke

Chief, 25 years of experience

Bremen Ost Clinic, BremenLocation

Esophageal Cancer Lymphoma Stomach Cancer Hodgkin's Lymphoma Small Intestine Cancer Sigmoid Adenocarcinoma Leukemia Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Colon Cancer

Dr. Mark Schrader

Dr. Mark Schrader

Chief, 25 years of experience

Helios Hospital, BerlinLocation

Gallbladder cancer, Prostate cancer, Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Testicular cancer, Prostatic hyperplasia, Benign testicular tumor

Dr. Ulrih Bitz

Dr. Ulrih Bitz

Chief, 11 years of experience

Helios Hospital, BerlinLocation

Sarcoma, Leiomyosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma

Prof. Dr. Med. Lothar Schweigerer

Prof. Dr. Med. Lothar Schweigerer

Chief, 35 years of experience

Helios Hospital, BerlinLocation

Treatment of tumor angiogenesis, Treatment of neuroblastoma

Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Untch

Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Untch

Chief, 38 years of experience

Helios Hospital, BerlinLocation

Preoperative systemic therapy for breast cancer, Cancer surgery, Sentinel lymph node operations, Uterus conserving surgery for fibroma, Urinary incontinence, Treatment for uterine dysplasia

Dr. med. Axel Stang

Dr. med. Axel Stang

Director, 39 years of experience

Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, HamburgLocation

Dr. Michael von Bergwelt

Dr. Michael von Bergwelt

Professor, 24 years of experience

LMU KlinikumLocation

Lung volume reduction Hairy Cell Leukemia - HCL Metastatic Tumors Treatment Adrenal Cancer Treatment Anal Cancer Treatment Bile Duct Cancer Treatment Bladder Cancer Treatment Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP) Treatment Castleman Disease Treatment Cervical Cancer Treatment Gallbladder Cancer Treatment Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) Treatment Hodgkin Disease Treatment Small-cell Carcinoma Treatment Lung Carcinoid Tumor Treatment Skin Lymphoma Treatment Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment Leukemia in Children Liver Cancer Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatment

Prof. Dr. med. Ahmet Elmaagacli

Prof. Dr. med. Ahmet Elmaagacli

Chief, 38 years of experience

Asklepios Hospital Barmbek, HamburgLocation

Subarachnoid hematoma (SAH) treatment, Pediatric oncology, Hematology oncology

Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Von Bergwelt

Prof. Dr. Med. Michael Von Bergwelt

Head of Department, 12 years of experience

Ludwig Maximilian University Hospital, MunichLocation

Tumours Sarcomas Malignant diseases Cancer

Dr. med. Christiane Schieferstein Knauer

Dr. med. Christiane Schieferstein Knauer

Senior Consultant, 21 years of experience

Hospital of the Holy Spirit, FrankfurtLocation

Leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, Lymphoma, Multiple myeloma, Myelofibrosis

Prof. Dr. Marion Kiechle

Prof. Dr. Marion Kiechle

Director, 30 years of experience

University Hospital Rechts der IsarLocation

Endometrial cancer, Ovarian cancer, Breast cancer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Dr. Peter Borchmann

Dr. Peter Borchmann

Head of Department, 27 years of experience

Location

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Hematopoietic Diseases Treatment

Dr. Wolfram Malter

Dr. Wolfram Malter

Head of Department, 30 years of experience

University Hospital of CologneLocation

Breast Cancer Treatment, Radiotherapy, Onco-Sonography

Success Rate

If we talk specifically about the five-year survival rate of chemotherapy, it is around 40-50% depending on the case.

However, chemotherapy is given in combination with other therapy.

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