Oncology Center Lublin

Oncology Center Lublin is the largest oncology hospital in eastern Poland and has been accredited following high-quality standards since 2016. The hospital has 13 departments and 303 beds.

Chemotherapy, immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies and low molecular weight tyrosine kinase inhibitors, radiation (IMRT, IGRT, EPID, HDR brachytherapy), and hormonal therapy are available as the primary treatment. In addition to conservative treatment, the clinic provides services in plastic, and reconstructive surgery, microsurgery for hand and body burns and congenital disabilities, minimally invasive, endoscopic and laser interventions for oncological diseases of the ENT organs, and laparoscopy, extraperitoneal hernioplasty for the treatment of hernias (e-TEP technique enhanced view). Also, a comprehensive list of services includes transplantation of bone marrow and peripheral blood hematopoietic cells in a qualified center.

The high level of urological surgical treatment allows doctors to annually perform 110 radical prostatectomies, 50 cystectomies, and 120 nephrectomies by open and laparoscopic methods. As a result, the urological departments of Oncology Clinic Lublin are the first in Poland regarding the number and complexity of urological oncology cures. Doctors also perform diagnostic procedures in the form of biopsies (including bone marrow), trepanobiopsy, puncture of the body cavity, risk stratification of genetic determinants of diagnosed diseases in endocrinology and radioisotope studies (scintigraphy of adrenergic tumors using MIBG and local three-phase scintigraphy of bones and the whole body with the possibility SPECT/CT studies). In addition to classical remedies, patients have the opportunity to receive state-of-the-art treatment thanks to international multicenter clinical trials in ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancer. Also, the gynecology department takes on the challenge and has all the necessary capabilities of modern therapy for clinically advanced forms of ovarian cancer, including patients with generalized hyperplasia in the abdominal cavity (intraperitoneal perfusion chemotherapy).

The main area of ​​focus at Lublin Oncology Hospital is the treatment of oncological patients, starting from day-patient chemotherapy and ending with complex or controversial cases. The main characteristic of the clinic is the possibility to receive help not only in the case of detection of a malignant tumor but also in the case of non-cancerous diseases of various types.

Lublin is one of the oldest settlements in Poland and has a 7-century history. It is the largest city and an industrial, cultural, and scientific center in the country's east. The population is 350,000 people.

Lublin played an essential role in the unification into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1569. The Diet of the two states took place in the castle of the time of Casimir the Great, which today is a famous museum among tourists. At its foot, Castle Square is bustling with life and numerous festivals with fairs, modern art exhibitions, and open-air theater performances. One of them is the carnival of magicians, a real adventure for adults and children. The town is also famous for the Lublin Cathedral, which became the first baroque building outside Italy. Taking a few steps from the cathedral, you can admire the magical view of the city from the 65-meter Trinity Tower. After a busy day, you can enjoy traditional drinks in the brewery of 1860 and national taste delicacies in the "Semanedi" candy shop.

The city has been important since its foundation. In the 10th and 11th centuries, Lublin acquired the status of an important trade center. In addition, the location on the eastern borders of Polish lands determined its military importance. Furthermore, despite all the disagreements, wars, and epidemics, the town received constant development and recovery. A vivid example of stability and growth is the science and medical sphere. A large number of universities and schools, hospitals, and clinics are an integral part of the city. In particular, the medical university in Lublin, founded in 1950, contributed to the flow of medical talent and the development of the treatment field. Oncology Center Lublin has become the largest in eastern Poland and provides complex treatment to patients worldwide.

Many sights, events, and the architecture of Lublin attract increasing numbers of tourists. Guests of the city can combine a peaceful cultural vacation with a rich program of activities.