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12/11/2012 10:04
Lanod
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12/11/2012 10:04
Lanod
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Radiotherapy in Ireland
Just to advise I recently completed radiation treatment for Dupytrens in one hand. I attended Prof. Frank Sullivan, at the Galway Clinic, in Ireland.
Prof. Sullivan is a consultant radiation oncologist, and Director of the Radiation Unit at University Hospital Galway (UHG). He had admission rights at both the Galway Clinic and UHG.
Prof. Sullivan is an excellent doctor. He is very caring and considerate. He has a real interest in the Dupuytrens and Ledderhose conditions. To date he has treated very few patients with these conditions but he is interested in developing this treatment. He uses electronic beam radiation technology. I found the staff at the Radiotherapy Unit to be absolutely excellent. My treatment followed the protocol as published by Prof. Seegenschmiedt (2 sessions of 5x3Gy each, separated by 12 weeks).
Prof. Sullivan’s contact details are listed on this website http://www.dupuytren-online.info/radiotherapy_clinics.html and I thank Cellicman for originally posting this information and recommending Prof. Sullivan.
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12/11/2012 10:27
alcook101
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12/11/2012 10:27
alcook101
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Re: Radiotherapy in Ireland
Hi Lanod
Thanks for the post.
That sounds good, particularly if the doctor is from an acedemic background as the documentation is likely to be good.
Do you mind disclosing the costs for the treatment?
Also what was the size of the area treated?
Al
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12/11/2012 11:34
Lanod
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12/11/2012 11:34
Lanod
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Re: Radiotherapy in Ireland
alcook101: Hi Lanod
Thanks for the post.
That sounds good, particularly if the doctor is from an acedemic background as the documentation is likely to be good.
Do you mind disclosing the costs for the treatment?
Also what was the size of the area treated?
Al
Al,
In answer to your questions, the overall RT treatment cost is about the same as the UK, in the region of euro 3,800. This is the cost at the Galway Clinic and is ok for someone who has insurance cover. However, the University Hospital Galway is a public hospital and thus may be more accessible for Irish non-insured patients.
Area treated is defined by palpation and then applying margins of 1cm laterally and 2cm longitudinally, in accordance with the so-defined 'German' practice.
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