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Univ Prof. Dr Markus Hecht

Director of the Clinic

Specialist in Radiation Therapy


+49 6841 17 83032

Radiotherapy Homburg (Saarland): Univ Prof. Dr Markus Hecht

Treatment focus

  • Adaptive radiation therapy (e.g., for prostate cancer)
  • Combined radiation immunotherapy (e.g., for recurrent head and neck tumors)
  • High-precision radiation (radiosurgery/stereotaxis)
  • Surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT)
  • Brachytherapy (interventional radiation therapy)

Contact

University Hospital of Saarland
Clinic for Radiation Therapy and Radio-Oncology
Kirrberger Straße / Gebäude 6.5, D-66421 Homburg

P: +49 6841 17 83032 F: +49 6841 16 24699

Consultation Hours:

Daily 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM,
Advance booking required
 

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Medical Range

Range of Diagnostic Services

 

Malignant Diseases

  • Brain tumors and spinal cord tumors
    • Brain metastases
    • Glioblastomas (malignant brain tumors)
    • Astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas (malignant brain tumors)
    • Meningiomas (tumors of the meninges)
  • Tumors of the head and neck region
    • Tumors of the main nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
    • Tumors of the oral cavity
    • Tumors of the pharynx
    • Tumors of the larynx
    • Tumors of the salivary glands
    • Lymph node metastases
  • Breast cancer
    • Breast cancer
    • Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast (precancerous breast lesion)
  • Tumors in the chest
    • Bronchial carcinoma (lung cancer)
    • Lung metastases
  • Tumors of the gastrointestinal tract
    • Esophageal carcinoma (cancer of the esophagus)
    • Liver metastases
    • Rectal carcinoma (cancer of the rectum)
    • Anal carcinoma (anal cancer)
  • Tumors of the female reproductive organs
    • Endometrial cancer (uterine cancer)
    • Cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix)
    • Vulvar cancer (cancer of the vulva)
  • Tumors of the male reproductive organs
    • Prostate cancer
  • Tumors of the urinary tract
    • Bladder cancer
  • Malignant diseases of the blood and lymphatic system
    • Hodgkin's disease (a type of lymph gland cancer)
    • Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (a group of cancers that originate in white blood cells)
    • Plasmacytoma/multiple myeloma (a form of blood cancer that originates in plasma cells)
  • Tumors of the bones and soft tissues
    • Sarcomas of the bones and soft tissue (rare malignant tumors)
    • Bone metastases
    • Soft tissue metastases
  • Tumors of the skin and skin appendages
    • Basal cell carcinoma (the most common form of white skin cancer)
    • Melanoma (black skin cancer)
    • Merkel cell carcinoma (a rare form of skin cancer)
    • Squamous cell carcinoma (a form of white skin cancer)
  • Tumor diseases in childhood 

 

Benign Diseases

  • Joint arthrosis
  • Exostoses
    • Heel spur dorsal (back) and plantar (bottom) (Haglund exostosis and plantar fasciitis)
  • Insertion tendinopathies
    • Achillodynia (pain in the Achilles tendon area)
    • "Golfer's" elbow
    • "Tennis" elbow
  • Fibromatosis
    • Dupuytren's disease (a condition in which the tissue under the skin of the palm thickens and shortens)
    • Ledderhose disease (plantar fibromatosis, thickening of the deep connective tissue layer in the sole of the foot)
  • Keloids
  • Endocrine orbitopathy
  • Benign tumors in the area of the skull
    • Acoustic neuromas (benign tumors of the balance and auditory nerve)
    • Pituitary adenomas (benign tumors of the pituitary gland)
  • Arteriovenous malformation (vascular malformation)

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Univ Prof Dr Markus Hecht is a specialist in radiation therapy and director of the Clinic for Radiation Therapy and Radio-Oncology at Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS) in Homburg.

Prof Hecht's experienced team treats tumors and metastases in almost all areas of the body using special innovative technologies and state-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment, which are used individually to ensure optimal care depending on the disease. The Clinic for Radiation Therapy and Radio-Oncology works closely with the surgical departments and internal medicine within the University Medical Center for Tumor Diseases (UTS). In addition, benign diseases of inflammatory origin can also be treated with radiation therapy.

Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Precision Through State-of-the-Art Radiation Technology


Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Thanks to medical and technological advances, men with locally isolated or locally advanced tumor stages can now be treated in a highly targeted and tissue-sparing manner. Compared to surgical procedures in particular, radiation therapy carries a significantly lower risk of incontinence while providing equivalent tumor control. Prof Dr Markus Hecht offers his patients this pioneering treatment option using the Varian Ethos system.

The state-of-the-art system enables adaptive radiation therapy, in which artificial intelligence is used to create a current radiation plan before each session. This form of prostate cancer treatment with adaptive radiation considers daily changes in the position and shape of the prostate and surrounding organs, such as the bladder and intestines.

This enables specialists to provide millimeter-precise and individualized therapy that preserves healthy tissue as much as possible.

Combined Radiation and Immunotherapy for Recurrent Head and Neck Tumors

Recurrent tumors in the head and neck region are considered particularly challenging because they have often already been treated multiple times, and surrounding structures are sensitive to further interventions. The Clinic of Radiation Therapy and Radio-Oncology, headed by Univ Prof Dr Markus Hecht, is one of the institutions in Germany that offers a specialized treatment concept for these complex cases.

The targeted combination of precise radiation therapy and so-called immunomodulatory drugs is an innovative approach. Prof Hecht's team not only uses the effect of radiation on the tumor itself, but also immunological effects to combat remaining tumor cells. This form of combined therapy opens up new prospects for patients whose tumors have been difficult to treat until now.

This means a noticeable improvement in the quality of life for many patients. While tumor burden and symptoms can be effectively reduced, the function of vital structures such as the larynx, swallowing muscles, and facial nerves is preserved as much as possible. Combined radioimmunotherapy is therefore a personalized, gentle, and effective treatment for a sensitive area of the body.

In this connection, participation in the Phase III REPAIR-HN study sponsored by German Cancer Aid is also being offered. In this project, the Uniklinik in Homburg is coordinating the treatment of patients with recurrent head and neck tumors in German-speaking countries.

High-Precision Radiation Therapy: State-of-the-Art Radiosurgery at Uniklinik Homburg

Small tumors and metastases in the brain, lungs, or spine can now be treated effectively and with minimal damage to surrounding tissue using high-precision radiosurgery. At the Clinic for Radiation Therapy and Radio-Oncology at UKS Homburg, Prof Dr Markus Hecht uses stereotactic procedures that allow precise irradiation of the diseased tissue without unnecessarily affecting surrounding healthy tissue.

Thanks to this precise radiation exposure, relatively high doses of radiation can be administered without serious side effects. In many cases, this enables effective treatment of tumors in just one or a few sessions. The necessary precision is achieved through exact image control, three-dimensional planning, and close cooperation with the radiology and medical physics departments. Unlike other clinics, the UKS offers high-precision radiation therapy not only for single brain metastases, but also for multiple brain metastases (Brainlab Elements Multiple Brain Mets SRS). This allows these patients to also benefit from the advantages of high-precision radiation therapy.

Advanced Radiation Therapy with SGRT and 3D Patient Surface Tracking

A key technological advance in modern radiation medicine is the use of surface-guided radiation therapy, also known as SGRT. This innovative procedure monitors the patient's body movements in real time – without contact and with maximum precision. High-resolution 3D camera systems continuously record thermal radiation and surface signals to determine the exact position of the body.

This technology enables millimeter-precise monitoring throughout the entire radiation treatment. Even the most minor positional changes caused by breathing, muscle tension, or involuntary movements are automatically detected and compensated for. This allows the radiation dose to be precisely focused on the target area while sparing healthy tissue. In breast cancer or lung tumors, the method ensures consistently high precision throughout the entire treatment period and reduces the radiation dose to organs at risk, such as the heart.

Years of Experience in Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy is an exact procedure in which radioactive sources are placed directly into the tumor tissue or in its immediate surroundings under imaging monitoring.

The clinic uses temporary brachytherapy, which means that no radioactive source remains in the body after treatment. Natural body cavities are used, or minimally invasive accesses are created. The direct placement allows intensive, targeted radiation dose with minimal impact on the surrounding tissue.

This procedure is primarily used for gynecological tumors, skin tumors, tumors in the head and neck area, and occasionally for gastrointestinal cancers. The experienced team led by Prof Dr Markus Hecht works with modern 3D planning systems and precise application techniques to ensure the optimal course of treatment for each patient.

Please visit the website of the Clinic for Radiation Therapy and Radio-Oncology at the UKS.

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Curriculum Vitae

since 2022Director of the Clinic for Radiation Therapy and Radio-Oncology at Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Homburg
since 2022Professor (W3) of Radiation Therapy, Saarland University (UdS), Homburg
2022Appointment to the Professorship (W3) for Radiation Therapy at Justus Liebig University Giessen, Rejected
2019 - 2022Senior Physician, Radiology Clinic, FAU Erlangen
2019Habilitation, Venia legendi for Radiation Therapy, Radiation Clinic, FAU Erlangen
2018Specialist in Radiation Therapy, Including Advanced Training in Drug-Based Tumor Therapy and Expertise in Radiation Protection
2014 - 2018Assistant Physician, Radiology Clinic, FAU Erlangen
2014 - 2022Team Leader, "Translational Immuno-Oncology and Targeted Therapy in Radiation Therapy", FAU Erlangen
2013 - 2014Rotational Scholarship as Clinician Scientist, Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research, FAU Erlangen
2011 - 2013Assistant Physician, Radiology Clinic, FAU Erlangen
2011Dissertation, Radial Biology, FAU Erlangen
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Team

  • Dr. med. Jan Palm Dr Jan Palm
    Senior Consultant
    Gynecological & Urological Tumors, IT/Equipment Technology
     
  • Dr. med. Patrick Melchior Dr Patrick Melchior
    Managing Senior Physician
    Pediatric Radiation Oncology & Brachytherapy
     
  • Dr. med. MHBA Christian Berdel Dr MHBA Christian Berdel
    Senior Physician
    Hematological Oncology & Neuro-Oncology
     
  • Bryan Salazar Zuniga - Portrait Bryan Salazar Zuniga
    Senior Physician
    Inpatient Treatment & Gastrointestinal Tumors
     
  • Florian Oeschger Florian Oeschger
    Senior Physician
    Lung Tumors
     
  • Dr. med. Jenny Friedmann Dr Jenny Friedmann
    Acting Senior Physician
    Benign Diseases
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Research & Training

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Extras

If no effective treatment is available for your advanced tumor disease, we will be happy to advise you on treatment options in one of our clinical trials:
https://www.uks.eu/kliniken-einrichtungen/radiodiagnostik-nuklearmedizin-strahlentherapie/strahlentherapie-radioonkologie/klinische-studien/laufende-studien

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Location

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Transport Connections

Homburg (Saar) Main Station3 km
Saarbrücken Airport29 km
Saarbrücken Main Station39 km
Frankfurt Airport145 km

Information about Homburg

Homburg is the economic and scientific center of the Saarpfalz district and the Bliesgau Biosphere. For decades, the district and university town has been among the excursion destinations that exert a unique charm for those interested in art and cultural history.

The Jägersburg recreation area invites visitors to rest and relax between the castle pond with the baroque Gustavsburg and the bridge pond. In addition, visitors can enjoy the beautiful landscape around several ponds and stop off at one of the numerous restaurants.

A cultural highlight of the region is the UNESCO World Heritage Site Völklinger Hütte in Völklingen – a unique industrial monument and a testimony to European industrial history.

Univ Prof. Dr Markus Hecht

Director of the Clinic

University Hospital of Saarland

Clinic for Radiation Therapy and Radio-Oncology

Kirrberger Straße / Gebäude 6.5, D-66421 Homburg

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