Despina Katsochi MD, PhD
Radiation Oncologist at the Radiation Oncology Department at the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center of Athens, HYGEIA
Head Radiation Oncologist of the Prostate Brachytherapy Department at the DTCA HYGEIA (www.hygeia.gr)
Radiation Oncology Team Director (www.aktinotherapeia.com)
Leader of the non-profit organization for cancer prevention AKOS (www.akoslife.com)
Education & Academic Qualifications
– Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Medical School of RWTH University, Aachen, Germany, 1990
– Specialist in radiation & nuclear resources protection at the Medical School of RWTH University, Aachen, Germany, 1990
– Specialist Radiation Oncologist at the Medical School of RWTH University, Aachen, Germany, Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Ammon, 1990
– PhD at the Medical School of RWTH University, Aachen, Germany, 1987
– Radiologist at the Medical School of RWTH University, Aachen, Germany, Prof. Dr. R. Gunther, 1987
– Degree in Medicine at the Medical School of RWTH University, Aachen, Germany, 1983
Bibliography
- Thesis (1987), Title:
– Curative methods for brain metastases. Analysis results of 202 patients
– (Behandlungsmodalitaten bei Hirnmetastaten. Ergebnisse einer Analyse von 202 Patienten)
- Lectureship (1994), Title:
– Development of new techniques in postoperative radiotherapy of breast cancer. Report on the physical data of the patient after radiation. Analysis of clinical results and reactions to radiation with or without simultaneous administration of chemotherapy.
– (Entwicklung neuer Techniken zur postoperativen Bestrahlung des ammakarzinoms. Darstellung der physikalischen Grundlagen. Analyse der Ergebnisse und der moglichen Bestrahlungsfolgen unter Berucksichtigung einer simultane Chemotherapie)
Professional Experience
– Scientific Associate of the Radiation Oncology Centre at the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center of Athens, HYGEIA, 1995- present
– Head Radiation Oncologist at the Prostate Brachytherapy Centre at the DTCA HYGEIA, 1998- present
– Coordinator of the Radiation Oncology Department at DTC Tirana, Albania HYGEIA, 2012-2015
– Associate Professor at the Radiologists School at the RWTH University, Aachen, Germany, 1990-1995
– Assistant Director of the Radiation Oncology Department at the RWTH University, Aachen, Germany, 1990-1995
– Consultant of the Radiation Oncology Department at the RWTH University, Aachen, Germany, 1987-1990
– Resident at the Department of Radiology at the RWTH University, Aachen, Germany, 1985-1987
– Resident at the Department of Radiation Oncology at the RWTH University, Aachen, Germany 1983-1985
Honors and Awards
– Granted the International Patent (No 42 23 488) for specialized equipment for radiotherapy ‘Restituierbare Ausgleichsvorrichtung fur die Strahlentherapie’ (1994)
– Honor from the Quaestor of the RWTH Aachen University for her academic and scientific work (1994)
– Prize in the e-volution Awards, in the social offering category, for the pioneer application ‘mastos’ (2012)
Clinical Interests
– Latest technological developments in radiotherapy (SBR, IMRT, IGRT, γ-knife, cyberknife).
– Evolution of radiotherapeutic methods and their combinations (external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, stereotaxy). Emphasis on radiotherapy with chemotherapy and/or targeted agents combined treatments, with the intention to preserve the affected organ and to minimize the harmful effects of radiation on healthy tissues.
– Intraoperative radiotherapy
– Stereotactic radiotherapy
– Intracavitary, interstitial high-dose rate brachytherapy
– Brachytherapy of the prostate gland with LDR radionuclides seed implantation
Research Interests
– Innovative techniques and protocols in radiotherapy
– Protection of healthy tissues from radiation
– Prognostic biological factors of cancer response to radiotherapy
Participation in international protocols and clinical trials
– Early stages of breast cancer, BMFT-STUDIE, Prof. Sauer ,Germany
– Rectal cancer, Prof. E Duhmke, Germany
– Seminoma stage I, L. Weissbach , Germany
– Pediatric Oncology, SIOP, Germany
– Adult’s lymphomas, Hodgkin’s, Prof. V. Diehl, Germany
– Brachytherapy of prostate gland Professor R. Sock and N. Stone, School of Medicine Mount Sinai N. New York, USA & Prof. S. Machtens, Bergisch-Gladbach, Germany
Member of Societies / Member of journal editorial committees
– American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
– European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
– German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO)
– German Cancer Society (DKG)
– Greek Society of Radiation Oncology
– German Society of Radiology
– Hellenic Cancer Society
– American Brachytherapy Society
– European Workshop on Extracranial Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy
– European Association for Neurooncology (EANO)
– European Association of Neurooncology and Leksell Gamma Knife Society
- Chapters in books
– Imaging in Radiation Therapy. Imaging in Clinical Oncology, Springer Verlag 2013, ISBN 978-88-470-5385-4
– Lymphoma’s radiotherapy. Pathology of lymphatic system, Zevelekakis &Co Athens 2011, ISBN 978-960-93-3443-3
– Adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy in colon cancer. Colon and rectal Cancer, Diktyanna E.P.E., Athens 2009, ISBN 978-960-98126-1-0
– General Data of brachytherapy. Brachytherapy in locally advanced prostate cancer, Parisianos Athens 2009, ISBN 978-960-394-547-5
– Technical Data of brachytherapy. Brachytherapy in locally advanced prostate cancer, Parisianos Athens 2009, ISBN 978-960-394-547-5
– Combination of brachytherapy with external beam radiotherapy. Brachytherapy in locally advanced prostate cancer, Parisianos Athens 2009, ISBN 978-960-394-547-5
– Protocol of dosimetry, Implantation, Protection from radiation. Brachytherapy in locally advanced prostate cancer, Parisianos Athens 2009, ISBN 978-960-394-547-5
– Basic principles and clinical practice in chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Oncology-Radiobiology basic knowledge, Litsas Athens 2003, ISBN 960-372-069-0
– Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Strahlathentherapie. Jahrbuch der Radiologie, Aachenand Maint 1991, Biermann, ISBN 3-924469-49-0
Contact Information
Address:
– Office : 10 Psatha Str. & P. Tsaldari Str., 15127 Mellisia, Athens, Greece
– Radiation Oncology Centre, DTCA HYGEIA: 4, Erythrou Stavrou Str. & Kifissias Avenue., 15123 Marousi, Athens, Greece 2nd floor, office 2
Mobile phone: +30 6932580653
Telephone: +30 210 6867830-1-2
Fax: +30 210 6867835
Website: www.aktinotherapeia.com , www.akoslife.com
E-mail: dkatsochi@aktinotherapeia.com
