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RadioOnkologie im Vosspalais is a private radiation oncology practice established in 2022. Located in Berlin's Mitte district, the facility operates within a single specialized building. A compact team of eight employees, including three physicians, manages the entire radiotherapy pathway. The practice focuses on coordinated oncology care using digital workflow systems.

Accreditations and Professional Background

The clinic holds accreditation from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Its medical team includes board-certified specialists and professors. Prof. Dr. med. S. Marnitz leads the team with around 20 years of experience in radiation oncology.

Physicians at the clinic trained at recognized German institutions:

• Charité University Hospital in Berlin
• Humboldt University in Berlin
• University Hospital Essen

The doctors hold memberships in major international organizations, including ESTRO, ASTRO, and EORTC. Prof. Marnitz also advises the French Cancer Institute and the German Joint Federal Committee on proton therapy.

Specialized Oncology and Radiotherapy

The practice treats all cancers requiring radiation, including breast, prostate, lung, and brain tumors. The team uses Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) to deliver precise doses while sparing surrounding tissues. Specialists adjust the radiation volume as tumors shrink during treatment.

For breast and lung tumors, the clinic uses the Ambient Lightning technique. This system monitors breathing phases during deep inspiration breath-hold through surface detection. Room lights change color to give patients immediate feedback. If the breathing phase isn't ideal, the device automatically stops to protect healthy organs.

Specialists also provide focused treatments for various conditions:

• Stereotactic radiosurgery for localized lung and brain tumors
• Brachytherapy for prostate cancer
• Radiochemotherapy for locally advanced esophageal and cervical cancers
• CyberKnife treatments for prostate and lung malignancies

The clinic coordinates closely with partners when patients need combined hormone therapy or chemotherapy.

Safety Systems and Advanced Technology

The practice is built around the OPASCA Safety Suite for high accuracy and patient orientation. Upon arrival, patients register at a Welcome-Terminal and receive a numeric pass. This number-based system keeps all corridor monitor displays discreet. Screens guide patients directly to the planning CT, radiation device, or consultation rooms.

Security protocols include biometric recognition before every session. This step makes patient mix-ups impossible. The therapy area also has camera surveillance and a communication system, so patients and companions can speak via screen and sound during procedures.

A dedicated Companion App supports patients throughout treatment. It handles appointment management, side-effect information, and direct feedback after sessions.

Diagnostic Capabilities

The clinic performs essential oncological diagnostics to create precise treatment plans. Available imaging and tests include:

• PET-CT with 18F-FET for advanced metabolic imaging
• Planning CT for radiation volume mapping
• Whole-body skeletal scintigraphy
• Abdominal ultrasonography and gastroscopy with biopsy
• Extended biochemical blood analysis and CRP testing

These tools help determine exact tumor stage and lymph node involvement before starting therapy.

Services for International Patients

International patients receive full logistical support, including visa organization and flight booking assistance. The practice coordinates hotel accommodations for patients and family members. While the practice is an outpatient clinic, it partners with the nearby MEO Clinic for 24/7 inpatient admission. Patients who prefer hospital care during radiotherapy can stay there. Online consultations are available to discuss treatment options before traveling to Berlin.