Dr. Despoina Katsochi specializes in the latest techniques of radiation oncology and in the integration of combined oncological treatment protocols.
She is the Director of the Radiation Oncology Partnership – aktinotherapeia.com
Founder and President of the non-profit organization AKOS – akoslife.com
Scientific Advisor at the Medical Oxygen Therapy Center – oxygonotherapeia.gr
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Medical School, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1990)
Habilitation thesis titled:
“Entwicklung neuer Techniken zur postoperativen Bestrahlung des Mammakarzinoms. Darstellung der physikalischen Grundlagen. Analyse der Ergebnisse und der möglichen Bestrahlungsfolgen unter Berücksichtigung einer simultanen Chemotherapie”
(Development of new techniques for postoperative radiotherapy in breast cancer. Presentation of radiation physics data. Analysis of clinical outcomes and radiation-related effects, taking into account the simultaneous administration of chemotherapy.)
Specialist in Radiation Oncology, Medical School, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
under Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Ammon (1990)
– Holder of international patent (No. 42 23 488) for a specialized radiotherapy device:
“Restituierbare Ausgleichsvorrichtung für die Strahlentherapie”
(Adjustable compensation device for radiotherapy)
Certified in Radiation Protection and Management of Radioactive Sources,
Medical School, University of Berlin
Board-Certified Radiologist, Medical School, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
under Prof. Dr. R. Günther (1987)
Academic Assistant in Radiology, Medical School, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1983)
Thesis title:
“Hormonelle Dysfunktionen bei Patientinnen mit Endometriumkarzinom und die Korrelation zu histopathologischen Veränderungen im Ovar”
(Hormonal dysfunctions in patients with endometrial carcinoma and correlation with histopathological changes in the ovaries)
Graduate of the Medical School of RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Scientific Associate, Center for Radiation Oncology, Hygeia Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center of Athens (1995)
Head Radiation Oncologist, Prostate Brachytherapy Unit, Hygeia Hospital (1998)
Deputy Director, University Department of Radiation Oncology, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1990)
Lecturer, School of Radiologic Technology (Technologists/Radiology Assistants), RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1990)
Instructor in Radiation Protection, for students and medical professionals
Attending Physician, University Clinic of Radiation Oncology, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1987)
Resident, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1985)
Resident, University Clinic of Radiation Oncology, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1983)
Advancement of radiotherapy techniques and their combinations (external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy), with emphasis on combining radiotherapy with chemotherapy and/or targeted therapies, aiming at organ preservation. Special focus on the effects of radiation on healthy tissues.
Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT)
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)
Endocavitary and interstitial high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy
Prostate brachytherapy using permanent implantation of radioactive iodine seeds
Innovative radiotherapy techniques and treatment protocols
Radiation protection of healthy tissues
Biological predictive markers of tumor response to radiotherapy
Actively involved as a research team member in several international clinical studies and treatment protocols, including:
Early-stage breast cancer – “Das kleine Mammakarzinom” (BMFT Study, Prof. Sauer)
Rectal cancer (Prof. E. Duhmke)
Stage I seminoma (Prof. L. Weissbach)
Pediatric oncology: Lymphomas and sarcomas
Member of the Working Group on Pediatric Oncology and Adult Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (Prof. V. Diehl)
Prostate brachytherapy protocols
R. Sock & N. Stone, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
Prof. S. Machtens, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Colorectal Cancer and Rectal Cancer – Adjuvant Radio-Chemotherapy in Rectal Cancer
Brachytherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer
Imaging in Radiation Therapy, in Imaging in Clinical Oncology, Springer Verlag 2013, ISBN: 978-88-470-5385-4
Lymphoma’s Radiotherapy. Pathology of the Lymphatic System, Zevelekakis & Co, Athens 2011, ISBN: 978-960-93-3443-3
Adjuvant Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in Colon Cancer, Diktyanna E.P.E., Athens 2009, ISBN: 978-960-98126-1-0
General Data of Brachytherapy, in Brachytherapy in Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer, Parisianos Athens 2009, ISBN: 978-960-394-547-5
Technical Data of Brachytherapy, in Brachytherapy in Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer, Parisianos Athens 2009, ISBN: 978-960-394-547-5
Combination of Brachytherapy with External Beam Radiotherapy, in Brachytherapy in Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer, Parisianos Athens 2009, ISBN: 978-960-394-547-5
Protocol of Dosimetry, Implantation, and Radiation Protection, in Brachytherapy in Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer, Parisianos Athens 2009, ISBN: 978-960-394-547-5
Basic Principles and Clinical Practice in Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy, in Oncology – Radiobiology Basic Knowledge, Litsas Athens 2003, ISBN: 960-372-069-0
Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Strahlentherapie, in Jahrbuch der Radiologie, Aachen & Maint 1991, Biermann, ISBN: 3-924469-49-0
Radiation Therapy with a Simultaneous Integrated Boost, IntechOpen, 17 May 2017, eBook (PDF) ISBN: 978-953-51-4833-3
