New lung tumor center in southern Bavaria
13.01.2015 14:29
Southern Bavaria has its lung tumor center: The German Cancer Society (DKG) has certified the association of the Asklepios specialist clinics in Munich - Gauting and the clinic at the Ludwig - Maximilians - University of Munich. In doing so, it certifies that its cooperation partners have the highest standards in medicine, care and therapy. The new “Lung Tumor Center Munich of the Ludwig Maximilians University and the Asklepios Specialist Clinics Gauting” is the only lung tumor center in southern Bavaria.
“The successful certification reflects our high standards and the great commitment of everyone when it comes to treating patients with lung cancer in the best possible way,” says Dr. Rainer Pfrommer, Managing Director of the Asklepios Specialist Clinics Munich – Gauting. He is proud that the specialists from both companies have met the high DKG requirements that are necessary to receive the coveted certificate. For one day each, two independent experts – so-called auditors – thoroughly examined the processes in the clinics on behalf of the German Cancer Society. The result was extremely satisfactory: they praised not only the high medical quality, but also the intensive cross-location collaboration between the two institutions.
“Our goal is to significantly increase the quality of life of patients with lung cancer and to improve the long-term prognosis,” reports Prof. Dr. Jürgen Behr, Medical Director of the Asklepios Specialist Clinics Munich – Gauting. In addition to basic and clinical research, the prerequisite for this is efficient diagnostic and treatment processes. That's why it's not only important that both clinics join forces in the fight against cancer, but also that they get certified. This guarantees that all processes are organized in the best possible way for the benefit of the patients.
Holistic concept for better recovery
The Munich Lung Tumor Center treats those affected according to nationally and internationally recognized guidelines for diagnostics, therapy and aftercare. In addition to the cross-location collaboration between medical departments, the networking of nursing services, functional departments and psychosocial services ensures comprehensive and rapid care under one roof. Cooperations with scientific institutions such as the Munich Tumor Center, the Comprehensive Pneumology Center or the German Center for Lung Research also ensure the rapid implementation of current research findings in clinical medicine. In addition, the Munich Lung Tumor Center follows the approach of individual and holistic patient care. “The diagnosis of lung cancer causes fear and uncertainty for most of those affected and their relatives. We would like to support our patients in this situation and, in addition to medical treatment, we offer social service advice, pastoral support and care from qualified psycho-oncologists,” explains Prof. Dr. Behr. In order to ensure this high standard in the future, the lung tumor center undergoes comprehensive re-certification every three years.